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Mae Fah Luang University History Since 1998, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) has been established as a public autonomous university situated at the gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), in the heart of the ASEAN region. The university was founded to meet the needs of the people in the North of Thailand and its neighbouring countries, and to commemorate the gracious contributions of the King’s Mother, Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, lovingly known to her subjects as “Mae Fah Luang”. One and a half decades of development has led to Mae Fah Luang University being recognized as Thailand’s fastest growing higher educational institution. MFU has been well known for its high-quality teaching, research, and service to the people of the north, as well as Thailand. Philosophy Develop People, Cultivate Knowledge, Instill Quality, Uphold Virtues Vision Mae Fah Luang University is a medium-sized university of quality with international academic standards of pursuing excellence in both sciences and arts, in order to achieve the goal of cultivating human resources for Thailand, as well as countries of the Greater Mekong Sub-region. The University aims to develop and utilise knowledge in science and technology, and restore national arts and culture. 5