The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) is a non-governmental organization (NGO). Its aim is to assist member institutions to strengthen themselves through mutual self-help to achieve distinction in teaching, research, and public service, thereby contributing to their respective nations and beyond. Established in Bangkok in January 1955, it is one of the oldest regional organizations in Southeast Asia. the ASAIHL Secretary-General is Dr Ninnat Olanvoravuth of Chulalongkorn University. Members As of 2020, ASAIHL has 246 member institutions from 25 countries. Founders Sir Nicholas Attygalle, University of Ceylon Air Marshal Muni M. Vejyant Rangshrisht, Chulalongkorn University Dr Lindsay Ride, University of Hong Kong Prof Bahder Djohan, University of Indonesia Sir Sydney Caine, University of Malaya Dr Vidal A. Tan, University of the Philippines Diliman Dr Htin Aung, University of Rangoon Prof Nguyễn Quang Trình, National University of Vietnam References External links ASAIHL website College and university associations and consortia in Asia International college and university associations and consortia Education in Southeast Asia