On August 16, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalermpol Chamchan, Director of the Institute for Population and Social Research, together with the executives—Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sutthida Chuanwan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jongjit Rittirong, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manasigan Kanchanachitra, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Dusita Phuengsamran—along with program chairs—Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bhubate Samutachak, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tawanchai Jirapramukpitak, and Lect. Dr. Nucharapon Liangruenrom —program secretary Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piyawat Katewongsa, as well as lecturers and staff, welcomed new students from four programs at the orientation for the academic year 2024. A total of 21 students were welcomed, comprising: 6 students in the Doctoral Degree Program in Population and Social Research, 1 student in the Master’s Degree Program in Population and Social Research, 3 students in the Doctoral Degree Program in Applied Demography and Social Research (International Program), and 11 students in the Master’s Degree Program in Population and Sexual and Reproductive Health (International Program). The orientation took place at Room 101, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University.