About

Why the name

Hebron comes from Hebrew and Amorite roots meaning unite, a place of joining, or alliance. We use the name because this work depends on people from different places learning in one community.

The foundation established Hebron Asia International Institute of Technology (HAIT) as that place of alliance—where local and international students meet, study, and put learning to public use.

Founding commitment

The foundation is led by Chairman Ho Sun Kim, who has pledged his life, talents, network, and resources to founding and growing the institute so the next generation can lead in the twenty-first century.

Hebron Asia Foundation is the primary funding source for HAIT, backed by an initial startup fund of approximately 355 million Thai Baht. A preparatory advisory committee of experts guides academic programs, faculty, labs, and management.

Mission and philosophy

Our goal is to cultivate global citizens through advanced academic and professional education—people who are globally competent and rooted in their local communities.

The institute motto is “AI is the Future, Learning is Power.”

Four-fold mission

Four aims guide the foundation and the institute.

1. Cultivate globally competent graduates.
2. Develop research and innovation in artificial intelligence and related technologies.
3. Provide academic and social services for the benefit of local and global society.
4. Promote multicultural understanding and cultural exchange.

Partnerships

University and professional agreements help build faculty, research, and student opportunity.

• November 2023

  MOU with the Korea Scientists and Engineers Association in Singapore.

• March 17, 2025

  Agreement with Dong-Eui University, Korea.

• March 20, 2025

  Agreement with Handong Global University, Korea.

• March 26, 2025

  Agreements with Korea University and Kwangwoon University, Korea.

Scholarships are supported through a sponsorship association with backing from Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States.

Why Chiang Rai

The campus is at 478 Moo 9, Mueang Chiang Rai, Thailand, on 35 rai, 3 ngan, and 13.2 square wah, planned for up to 1,200 students.

Chiang Rai was chosen because it is safe and affordable; serves as a practical lab for smart-city research; is emerging as an AI research hub; offers innovative governance; and is a strategic base for regional collaboration across Southeast Asia.

Campus address

478 Moo 9, Mueang Chiang Rai

Land area

35 rai, 3 ngan, 13.2 sq wah

Student capacity

Up to 1,200

Startup fund

Approx. 355 million THB

First building dedicated

March 1, 2025

Chairman

Ho Sun Kim

Campus development

The dedication ceremony for HAIT’s first building—the administrative building—took place on March 1, 2025. Construction of the first dormitory and further campus development are underway.

Planned facilities include a generative AI lab, robotics lab, smart classrooms, a data center, and cloud resources. Admissions and day-to-day institute life are published on the institute site.