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On 24 September 2026, Dusit Thani College, led by Dr. Jitpisut Hongkajorn, Lecturer and Manager of Student Sports and Activities, Student Affairs, together with the DTC Student Council and Sports & Recreation Club, brought Dusit Thani College athletes to compete in the DTC–TNI Friendship Games 2026 at the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI).

Dusit Thani College participated in the Thailand Talent Summit 2026, organised by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) from 23–25 September 2026 at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), Pattaya, Chonburi. The summit provided a platform for knowledge exchange, networking among researchers and high-potential professionals, and the advancement of research towards practical applications that create economic and social value.

Dusit Thani College proudly congratulates its students for their outstanding achievements at the Pattaya Hospitality Challenge 2026, held from 17-18 September 2026 at Brighton Grand Hotel & Convention Pattaya, Chonburi Province.

On 18-19 September 2026, Dusit Thani College was invited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) to participate in the CIS-EARCOS Institute on International Admission & Guidance 2026, held at the Shangri-La Bangkok.

On 16 September 2026, Dusit Thani College participated in the 2026 Certificate Presentation Ceremony for activities under the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA on TP), held at the Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Centara Life Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok.

On 15 September 2026, Dusit Thani College and Avocados Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in education, workforce development, and food innovation. The agreement was signed on behalf of Dusit Thani College by Dr. Atthawet Prougestaporn, Rector of Dusit Thani College, and Ms. ​Pichaya Noranitiphadungkarn, Director of International Relations and Accreditations, while representing Avocados Australia were Mr. Brad Rodgers, Director for Western Australia, and Mr. KC Liew, General Manager, Southeast Asia. The ceremony was witnessed by H.E. Mr. Pablo Kang, Ambassador of Australia to Thailand.

On 13 September 2026, Dr. Jitpisut Hongkajorn, Lecturer and Manager of Student Sports and Activities, Student Affairs, Dusit Thani College, led the Dusit Thani College Student Council in interviewing students who had applied to become “Student Council Trainees.” The initiative provides students interested in extracurricular activities and personal development with an opportunity to become part of the team, gain valuable experience, and contribute to advancing student activities across the College.

Students and faculty members of Dusit Thani College, a leading institution under Dusit International, have once again achieved international recognition at the Asian Pastry Young Chefs Challenge (APYC) 2026, a prestigious Asian-level pastry and culinary competition for young chefs. The event was held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, from 10-12 September 2026.

On 28 August 2026, Dusit Thani College, led by Dr. Atthawet Prougestaporn, Rector, together with members of the College’s executive team, extended their congratulations to the Department of Tourism on the occasion of its 24th Anniversary.

Dusit Thani College continues to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders through its Inspiring Hospitality Leadership (IHL) 2026 programme for international students. Designed as a four-year leadership development journey, the programme combines experiential learning with insights from renowned industry leaders, executives, and successful alumni. The initiative reflects the College’s commitment to developing globally minded graduates equipped with leadership skills, professional excellence, and the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Dusit Thani College is proud to announce that its students have once again placed among the top three at the ALLiance Sustainability in Hospitality Contest, organized by The Alliance Network in partnership with Relais & Châteaux — marking the second consecutive year the College has reached the podium in this international competition. In the 2026 edition, Ms. Purimprat Pradit, Ms. Isabella Marissa Stacy, and Mr. Pokin Puntu, first-year students from the International Hospitality Management and Professional Culinary Arts International programs — secured 2nd Runner-Up with Nai Mõng – Real Taste from the Countryside, a premium family dining concept rooted in the culinary traditions of Phatthalung, Southern Thailand. The project reimagines authentic Southern Thai cuisine through sustainably sourced, seasonal ingredients and a modern interpretation of local culinary heritage, inviting guests to experience sustainability not as a compromise but as part of an immersive, memorable dining journey. As 2nd Runner-Up, competing in their very first international competition, the team received a €200 voucher courtesy of Relais & Châteaux, an official certificate of achievement, and the opportunity to present their concept to the Relais & Châteaux CSR team. This year's result builds on a strong showing in 2025, when Dusit Thani College swept both 1st place (SHINRAI, a zero-waste culinary concept blending Japanese technique with Thai ingredients) and 2nd place (Re-leaf, a regenerative eco-wellness farm stay concept) in the contest's inaugural edition, triumphing over competitors from all 22 member countries of The Alliance Network at the time. The ALLiance Sustainability in Hospitality Contest challenges Hospitality and Culinary Arts students from Alliance member institutions — spanning more than 20 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa — to design innovative concepts that turn sustainability into an engaging, rewarding guest experience across its environmental, social, and economic dimensions, judged by a panel of industry professionals and sustainability experts. Two years running, students from Dusit Thani College's international program have proven that Thai culinary talent and sustainable thinking can consistently stand out on a global stage.

Dusit Thani College has been commissioned by the Department of Tourism to develop a CEFR-aligned English proficiency assessment for tourism professionals in Thailand. The initiative aims to create a standardized national testing framework that reflects real-world communication needs within the tourism and hospitality industry. This project reinforces the College’s role in supporting workforce development and strengthening the global competitiveness of Thailand’s tourism sector.