I’m Dr. Songyu Jiang, the chief editor of the Journal of Thai-Chinese Social Science (JTCSS) (Online ISSN: 3057-157X), and I stand before you filled with enthusiasm and anticipation for this new chapter. Today marks not only the beginning but also the commencement of our journey through the expansive realms of knowledge in the humanities and social sciences.

This inaugural edition of the Journal of Thai-Chinese Social Science promises to be a vibrant mosaic, crafted from diverse perspectives, groundbreaking research, and insightful analysis. Within these pages, we aim to understand the complexities of human experience, challenge established paradigms, and ignite a discourse that extends the frontiers of intellectual exploration.

 I am deeply honored to witness the launch of this new volume. Each manuscript submitted to us represents a commitment to rigorous inquiry and a desire to shed light on the less explored niches of our collective human understanding. I extend my profound gratitude to the authors who have entrusted us with their scholarly endeavors.

Our mission transcends mere publication. We aspire to spark conversations, incite intellectual awakenings, and nurture a dynamic community of scholars. As editor, I see this journal as a platform for diverse voices, a forum where both established scholars and emerging thinkers can engage in meaningful dialogue that enriches everyone involved and the broader academic landscape.

The Journal of Thai-Chinese Social Science is dedicated to advancing scholarly research across a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Law and politics,
• Management,
• Economics,
• Education,
• Linguistics and Literature,
• Art,
• Sustainable development
• Interdisciplinary social science.

 By embracing this broad spectrum of fields, we seek to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between society, culture, and human behavior. Our mission is to provide a platform for rigorous inquiry and to illuminate the less-explored niches of our collective human understanding.

To achieve these goals, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of peer review, ensuring that each article not only meets stringent criteria for scholarly excellence, originality, and relevance but also resonates with both academic and practical implications. The reviewers, dedicated to this meticulous process, are indeed the unsung heroes of our academic community, and I offer them my heartfelt thanks.

 Yet, while we uphold scholarly rigor, we must also celebrate the spirit of intellectual curiosity. Let us embrace inquisitiveness, foster creativity, and cultivate an environment where bold ideas are welcomed and can flourish. Often, it is within these uncharted realms of thought that the most profound discoveries are made.

So, dear colleagues, let us do so with a spirit of adventure, driven by our collective passion for knowledge and discovery. Let us embark on this journey together, dedicated to advancing the discourse of scholarly research and lighting the path forward for future generations of scholars.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Jiang Songyu

Editor of the Journal of Thai-Chinese Social Science