Sripatum University (SPU), one of Thailand’s oldest and most prestigious private universities, was established in 1970 by Dr. Sook Pookayaporn under the name “Sripatum College.” The name “Sripatum” meaning“ Source of Knowledge Blooming like a Lotus” was conferred on the college by Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother. The university’s main goal is to create well-rounded students who can develop themselves in their chosen fields of study and instill the student’s correct attitudes towards education to be enthusiastic in their pursuit of knowledge and self-development. This will provide the students with a firm foundation for the future after graduation. In March 2002, Sripatum University reached another key milestone for being accredited by the International Standards Organization (ISO9001:2000) for undergraduate and graduate programs. Currently, the College of Tourism and Hospitality offers four specialized courses under the program Bachelor of Art and seven Specialization in MBA program for Nepal Operation: