On 3 December 2025, Dr. Suwit Mangkhala delivered a lecture at President University as part of the Ambassador Lectures series, under the topic “Why ASEAN Matters: Strategic Presence and Engagement Beyond Borders.”

The lecture highlighted ASEAN’s strategic relevance, its evolving role in the regional and global landscape, and the importance of ASEAN’s engagement beyond geographical boundaries. The session was well attended and provided a valuable platform for exchanging perspectives on ASEAN’s future with the academic community.