A longtime member of IAUP, Dr. Sasidhorn played a vital and active role in expanding IAUP's vision.

His contributions from twenty-five years ago are still remembered as pivotal in the growth of our association. Most noteworthy was his accomplishment with the VII IAUP Triennial Conference in Bangkok, Thailand on July 1984. It is remembered as a special time among the members who went and met both his Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej and her Majesty Queen Sirikit.

The far-reaching legacy of Dr. Sasidhorn during his Presidency of the IAUP 1984 – 1987 includes his involvement in the launch of the High Commission of Peace, which has become a key element of the IAUP.  The United Nations International Day of Peace evolved from this commission.

Dr. Sasidhorn was also active in forging positive changes in the IAUP’s infrastructure. Through the implementation of Regional Councils, communication between local universities was vastly improved.

In his own country, Dr. Sasidhorn left a lasting footprint through his life-long work to improve the lives of his fellow countrymen. During his tenure as Thailand’s Minister of Education, Dr. Sasidhorn made great strides in advancing the higher educational system, particularly within the private higher education sector.