Much of Singapore's early history is shrouded in legend and secondhand accounts. Chinese sailors in the twelfth to fourteenth centuries described Singapore as a pirate's lair. The island was once named Temasek (tuh-MAH-sek), which means “sea town.” The Sanskrit name Singapura (SING-ah-POO-rah), meaning “lion city,” was more commonly used by the end of the fourteenth century.
Archaeological evidence indicates that the island was part of a Malay kingdom during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. It was ruled by a prince from Sumatra named Parameswara.
The National Day of Singapore is a public holiday, celebrated on 9 August each year.
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Relationship between Assumption University of Thailand and Singapore
Assumption University of Thailand’s President-Rector Magnificus and the Academic Community greets and felicitates the President, government and the people of Singapore on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Singapore.
So, favored with the presences of Faculty and students from Singapore, the University seeks to further engage with the Republic of Singapore and thereby to contribute to the strength and growth of ASEAN in which Thailand and Singapore hold cherished founding memberships.
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On October 3, 2019, a group of executives from the Non Profit Organization (NPO) Overseas Learning Journey Exploring, Singapore, was welcomed and properly briefed about Assumption University’s current academic affairs, projects and operations by the AU administrators and high-ranking executives at the St. Gabriel’s Hall. |
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On September 8, 2005, a group of students from Singapore Polytechnic Institute, Singapore, visited Assumption Universiy, Bangna Campus, gave a warm welcomed by Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President-Rector Magnificusand Asst. Prof. Dr. Teay Shawyun, Deputy Director of Center for Excellent. |
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On January 31, 2005, a group of Brothers from Singapore, visited Assumption Universiy, Bangna Campus, was welcomed by Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President-Rector Magnificus and Rev. Bro. Dr. Prathip M. Komolmas, AU President Emeritus. |
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