TNI ALUMNIAlumni AssociationThe knowledge that our seniors brought back from Japan over 50 years ago is passed on to us today.
In 1973, Thai people who had studied and trained in Japan founded the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand–Japan), or TPA, to share knowledge with Thailand’s workforce.
More than 30 years later, TPA established the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI). It received permission to establish the institute on 29 September 2006 and began teaching in the 2007 academic year.
In 2024, TNI alumni came together to establish the Alumni Association, passing on knowledge and opportunities to the next generation.
Two key figures who made the origin of TNI's TPA possible
Chairperson, Founding Committee, TPA
A former Minister of Finance and leader who brought together Thais who had studied and trained in Japan, turning them into an organisation that passes knowledge on to Thai professionals.
Key supporter in the founding of TPA
A Japanese educator dedicated to exchange with Asian students and trainees, founder of ABK (Asia Bunka Kaikan), and a key figure in the successful establishment of TPA
The institution unveiled the founders' monument on 28 July 2012 to mark five years, and holds a memorial ceremony honoring the founders at TNI Day every year.
Select a year on the timeline to read stories and view illustrations for each period.
Knowledge travels, along with the intention to pass it on.
A group of Thai people who studied and trained in Japan on scholarships returned with technical skills, a mindset focused on quality, and a determination that the knowledge they gained should not end with themselves but be passed on to many Thai workers.
Why it matters to us Our story began with people returning to share what they had learned.
A bridge that carries knowledge to working professionals
The Thai-Japanese Technology Promotion Association (TPA, TPA) was officially founded, with ฯพณฯ สมหมาย ฮุนตระกูล as chairman of the founding committee and Goichi Hozumi as the key supporter whose backing made the founding possible. The philosophy of TPA is “Disseminating knowledge, building economic foundations” through training, Japanese language teaching, technical textbooks and journals.
Why it matters to us TPA held Thailand’s first QC Circle convention in 1983, and its Japanese language school received the Japan Foundation Award in 2013. What we learn at TNI has roots in these efforts.
Expanding Human Development from the Workplace to the Classroom
Over 30 years of training working professionals by TPA led to the establishment project of the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology: TNI), a higher education institution that develops people before they enter the workforce.
Why it matters to us TNI was founded to develop people who can put their knowledge into practice from day one.
Intention becomes an institution
The Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology under the philosophy “Developing knowledge and strengthening industry for the economy and society.” The institute's colors are blue and red. Blue represents the founding association, and red represents the sun and the east.
Why it matters to us The pink trumpet tree, which blooms from February to April, is the institute’s symbolic tree. In Japan, it is known as Thailand’s cherry blossom.
Classroom beginnings, relationships begin to grow
In the first semester of academic year 2007, TNI began offering bachelor's and master's programs, with Assoc. Prof. กฤษดา วิศวธีรานนท์ as its first president. All students study Japanese and English and complete internships or cooperative education with host companies, including many Japanese firms, under the educational philosophy “Thinking and Doing Creatively with Monodzukuri.”
Why it matters to us This is where our shared identity as TNI students began.
Stories of setting out from TNI home
The first TNI graduates completed their studies, then went on to work, pursue further study, and build their own businesses. Over the generations, the alumni family has continued to grow, and today there are more than 10,000 alumni.
Why it matters to us You are part of this journey. Find your classmates through the membership system.
Our Original Bonds Now Have an Official Home
The Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology Alumni Association is registered with the Bangkok Metropolitan Association Registrar under registration no. จ.6277/2567, with its head office at the Institute, serving as a hub connecting alumni with the Institute and with alumni from other cohorts. The Association is a juristic person separate from the Institute and has no political policies or activities.
Why it matters to us Your initial registration is for associate membership, with no membership dues.
The next chapter we write together
The Association works in 4 areas: Re-Union to reconnect people · Seminar / Workshop to build practical knowledge · Networking to connect people who share the same interests · Fundraising to pass on educational opportunities. Meanwhile, TPA, AOTS and TNI also signed a cooperation agreement on 29 April 2025.
Why it matters to us We will write the next chapter together.
The timeline images are illustrations, not archival photographs. · Read the institute’s official history ↗
The values upheld by the institution that have become the identity of students and alumni of every cohort.
“Advancing knowledge and strengthening industry for the economy and society”
"Think, act, and create with Monodzukuri"
"Developing people and knowledge to strengthen industrial business through the Thai-Japanese way"
“Knowledgeable in your field, skilled in management, determined and creative in the Thai-Japanese way, with communication skills, integrity and social consciousness”
Continuous improvement
Think and Do
Consider and improve yourself first
Sincerity
Phra Phutthamahamongkhon Siripatthanasathan was created on 24 January 2007 and serves as a spiritual anchor for the TNI community.
Opened on July 28, 2012, marking the institution's 5th anniversary, to commemorate its founders.
Blue represents the founding association; red represents the sun and the east. The institute emblem is a blue gear with a red letter A.
The institute's tree, the "Thai Sakura," blooms from February to April.
Institute Founding Day is held every August, with a commemoration ceremony honoring those who laid the foundations.
Japanese and English language learning alongside professional skills in every programme
One semester of internship or cooperative education. Many students have worked with Japanese companies in both Thailand and Japan.
Learning through projects, laboratories, and real challenges, to think and do with confidence
5S: organise work · Ho-Ren-So: report, notify, consult · be punctual · respect seniors, care for juniors (Senpai-Kohai)
Information on the institute’s identity and symbols is from the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology website. · tni.ac.th ↗
The Association is a legal entity separate from the institution, registered under No. จ.6277/2567 on 27 May 2024.
“To be the most effective hub of collaboration and networking for promoting and developing alumni of Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, leading in technology and innovation with social responsibility and lasting value creation”
Promote cooperation and good relations among alumni
Training, seminars, and knowledge exchange to develop capabilities
Help develop the Institute's activities and serve society
Support business networks and job opportunities for alumni
Lifelong Learning
Innovation
Senior-junior relationship
Excellence
Responsibility
Explore the association’s 5Cs strategy and guiding ideas →
According to the association's Certificate of Registration dated 27 May 2024
Establishment licensed on 29 September 2006 and began teaching in academic year 2007.
The Technology Promotion Association (Thai-Japan) was founded in 1973 by Thai people who had studied and trained in Japan, and is the founder of TNI.
No. The Association is a legal entity separate from the institute, and it works in cooperation with the institute.
Registered with the Bangkok Metropolitan Registrar of Associations, registration no. จ.6277/2567, on 27 May 2024
TNI alumni can register at member.tnialumni.com. The first registration is as an associate member, with no fee.
Associate membership · No membership dues