Given continuous changes of knowledge in the sphere of humanities and social sciences, new bodies of knowledge have consistently been identified and exchanged, particularly in the changing digital era. This could be ascribed to a diversity of new phenomena in people’s way of life and social changes that has encouraged scholars in such area to examine and research them. Educational institutions therefore play an important role in disseminating the knowledge and fostering its translation through such channels as teaching and learning as well as review and research articles.

To enhance academic and research strengths, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thaksin University, whose missions are to produce graduates and bolster knowledge in the area to satisfy the society’s needs, has decided to arrange the 4^th National and International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, the 3^rd HRM NPST National Conference 2023, and the 2^nd International Conference on English Studies (ICES 2023). The objectives of this joint annual conference are to disseminate bodies of knowledge and research and form national and international networks in the field. Teachers, researchers, scholars, postgraduates, graduates, and others interested can also exchange their knowledge and research experiences. The exchanges are expected to consolidate knowledge strengths in this field, and thereby contributing to social development as well as the country’s development.