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 certificates of Thammasat University which have been in existence since before the day of coming into force of this Act.

Whilst the royal decrees, announcements of the Subministry of Universities, rules, and regulations for the execution of this Act have not yet been enacted, the royal decrees, announcements of the Office of the Prime Minister, announcements of the Subministry of Universities, rules, and regulations which are in force on the day of coming into force of this Act, shall apply mutatis mutandis.

The reasons for promulgation of this Act are as follows: Whereas the law on Thammasat University, which has been in force since 2495 BE and has been amended on many occasions, is still not suitable for the present situations and does not support the growth of the University in regard to the promotion and development of academic affairs, production of graduates, provision of services to the society, and promotion of arts and culture, it is appropriate to improve the said law for more suitability. It is therefore necessary to enact this Act.