On October 25, 2024, Assistant Professor Dr. Napisa Waidugkiat, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, was invited by The Toyota Foundation to participate in its 50th Anniversary Symposium under the theme “Past, Present, and Future of Japan–ASEAN Cooperation.” This prestigious event aimed to foster a forward-looking vision for sustainable Japan-ASEAN relations on a global scale. The symposium took place at the International House of Japan in Tokyo, Japan.