Category: Community Engagement

On 18 July 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) delivered surplus medicine, medical supplies, adult diapers, underpads, and children’s clothing and shoes to Umphang Hospital. This donation aims to assist and support the medical treatment of people in remote areas.

Miss Thasita Supatanarungsan, Deputy Dean of the School of Political Scienceand Coordinator for the examination at Umphang Wittayakom School, represented the university in handing over the donated items. Mrs. Nuttanat Wongcharoen, Deputy Director of Umphang Hospital, accepted the donation. The items will be used at Umphang Hospital and distributed to other hospitals with limited budgets.

This activity is part of the “STOU ready to deliver surplus medicine” project, which falls under the “Raising of the transition to World University Rankings: Green University” project. The Department of International Affairs of STOU drives this initiative in collaboration with the Volunteer Citizen Project of the Thai Volunteer Service Foundation (TVS). TVS was responsible for sorting and preparing the medicine and medical supplies appropriately before delivery.

Umphang Hospital is a crucial district hospital for the local community of over 94,000 people. Of this number, as many as 44,000 people are not covered by the public healthcare system. This donation, therefore, plays a significant role in both sharing medical resources and promoting efficient medicine use to reduce medicine waste.

The university would like to extend its gratitude and thanks to all staff, students, alumni, and the public who have shown their faith and contributed to and supported this important mission.

On 2 May 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) donated new and unused medicines, adult underpads
(size L-XL), face shields, and student uniforms to Umphang Hospital. The donation aims to assist people in remote areas.

Mr. Piyatass Sangkhamalai, Head of Printing Section, Office of the University Press  of STOU and the coordinator for
the university’s exams at Umphang Wittayakom School, represented the university in handing over the donated items.
Mrs. Nuttanat Wongcharoen, Deputy Director of Umphang Hospital, accepted the donation. All items will be used at Umphang Hospital and distributed to other hospitals with limited budgets.

This donation is part of the “STOU Ready to Share Unused Medicine” project, which falls under the “Raising Awareness for World University Rankings: Green University” initiative. The initiative is driven by the Department of International Affairs of STOU and supported by the Thai Volunteer Foundation (TVF) as part of its Citizen Volunteer Project, which helped sort and prepare the donated medicines.

Umphang Hospital is vital to its community, serving as the district’s primary hospital and caring for over 94,000 patients, 44,000 of whom lack health security benefits. The donation will help people and hospitals in Umphang District and surrounding areas. It also ensures that unused medicines are put to good use instead of being discarded or left to expire

STOU Donation to Home For Handicapped Animals Foundation

On 13 May 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice President for Academic Services, Arts and Culture Preservation, and International Relations, along with Asst. Prof. Dr. Worrawit Nakpan, Acting Director of the Department of International Affairs, donated necessary items for the care of animals to
Mr. Chatpong Deepa, Manager of the Foundation Bang Len Branch.

Home For Handicapped Animals Foundation Bang Len Branch is located on a 21-rai plot in Bang Len District, Nakhon Pathom Province. It currently cares for more than 800 recovering dogs and cats. The foundation is open to the public daily from
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM for visits, donations, and feeding the handicapped animals snacks. A Dog & Cat Cafe also serves food and drinks on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with all proceeds going to help the sick and handicapped animals at the foundation.

This donation drive is part of the “Raising Awareness for World University Rankings: Green University” initiative, led by
the Department of International Affairs of STOU. The drive collected unused items such as towels, bed sheets, newspapers, and umbrellas, as well as essential supplies for the animals. These included canned food, wet food, and pouch food for cats; dry food for dogs and cats; dish soap; mosquito coils; underpads; diapers; and food trays.

The project not only highlights the waste-sorting awareness of the executives, staff, students, alumni of STOU, and
the general public but also promotes the reuse of unused items to their full potential. This helps reduce production costs, benefits the environment, and supports the care of handicapped animals, improving their quality of life.

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), through its Ubon Ratchathani Regional Academic Resources and Community Engagement Center (STOU Ubon Ratchathani) and alumni network, has been providing aid to those affected by the severe clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border. The conflict, which began on 24 July 2025, has forced over 190,000 people into nearly 800 shelters across four provinces: Ubon Ratchathani, Buriram, Surin, and Sisaket.

On July 31, STOU Ubon Ratchathani, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanapan Tani, Director, delivered essential goods to the Border Patrol Police Sub-division 22 in Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani, and to a refugee center in Sisaket Province. The center has been collecting donations since the clashes began, and has also been coordinating directly with affected students, providing temporary accommodation, food, and other necessities for the one who had to flee with her children.

On the same day, the STOU Nakhon Ratchasima Alumni Club also contributed to the relief efforts. The club, led by president Patcharee Wiriyapong, donated instant noodles, canned fish, and cookies to the authorities in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, for distribution to affected individuals in Sisaket Province.

On August 4, STOU Ubon Ratchathani conducted a second aid mission, delivering more donated supplies to officials at the 2^nd Infantry Battalion, 6^th Infantry Regiment in Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani. They also provided aid to victims and staff at the Wat Sirimongkhon and Ban Na Charoen School shelters in Det Udom District, where Dr. Thanapan personally met and spoke with the evacuees.

STOU extends its gratitude to all donors for their generous support during this crisis.

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice President for Academic Services, Arts and Culture Preservation, and International Relations, along with Asst. Prof. Dr. Worrawit Nakpan, Acting Director of the Department of International Affairs, donated well-conditioned used items to the Mirror Foundation on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. A representative from the foundation received the donation.

The donated items included adult and children’s clothing and shoes, school uniforms, learning supplies, educational toys, textbooks, and dolls. These items will be utilized by the Mirror Foundation for its various social activities.

The Mirror Foundation, located at Soi Vibhavadi 62, Yaek 4-7, Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si, Bangkok, is a non-governmental organization dedicated to multifaceted social development. Their work encompasses human rights, media and information technology, volunteer development, and resource sharing. The foundation aims to enhance learning potential and improve lives, operating in online, urban, and rural communities. Guided by the concept of a “mirror” reflecting societal realities, they promote helping those affected by social change and fostering individuals and innovations for sustainable transformation. (For more information, visit: https://www.mirror.or.th)

This donation initiative was organized under the project “Raising Awareness: Entering the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings,” driven by STOU’s Department of International Affairs. The project’s objectives are to promote waste sorting, efficient resource utilization, and environmental impact reduction. This is achieved by collecting unused items from executives, staff, students, alumni, and the general public, and repurposing them for maximum benefit.

Beyond fostering awareness of waste sorting, a culture of donation, and efficient resource use, this activity also supports social causes, such as assisting vulnerable members of society.

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University extends its gratitude and appreciation to all staff, students, alumni, and the general public nationwide who contributed to this donation drive, becoming another force in driving sustainable social development.

On 2 April 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) is organized under the awareness project of Green University, The “STOU Ready to Pass On” activities.

The Office of Educational Services and STOU’s Regional Academic Resources are important unit that plays a key role in collecting donations and delivering donated items to the Department of International Affairs, which would distribute them to agencies and places experiencing shortages or in need. Asst. Prof. Dr. Khajornsak Sitthi, Director of the Office of Educational Services, Dr. Apisit Thaoyabut, Deputy Director of the Office of Educational Services, Mrs. Oranuch Kunchanaprakon, Head of Secretarial Section, Mr. Tamphong Wongchan, Acting Director of the STOU’s Regional Academic Resources and Community Engagement Center – Nonthaburi, Mr. Chananyu Pheuaphrom, Head of Network Coordination and Local Community,
Regional Academic Resources and Community Engagement Center – Nakhon Si thammarat, Miss Suwannee Sangwong,
Acting Head of Disability Student  Services Center and the representatives of STOU Nonthaburi Student Club,
were the representatives who delivered donated items such as old desk calendars, medicines, lottery tickets, UHT cartons and cloth to Department of International Affairs. Receiving the donated item by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan,
Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Worrawit Nakpan, Acting Director of the Department of International Affairs, the donated item would be distributed to places that wish to utilize it further, which is a way of recycling items instead of wasting them. These STOU staff and Faculties Members play crucial role in driving STOU towards sustainability.

On 18 April 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan,
Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs and Asst. Prof. Dr. Worrawit Nakpan, Acting Director of the Department of International Affairs delivered old desk calendars to the Educational Technology Center for the Blind, Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the Queen. The old desk calendars will be converted into Braille calendars to be distributed to visually impaired people throughout the country.

Full-body stockings and plastic cups would be delivered to Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute (SNMRI)
for recycled to produce prosthetic legs. The donated items received by Mr. Thawatchai Chansat, Head of Prosthetics Section.

This donation activity aimed to raise awareness of waste management, such as waste recycling to increase its value and benefit, which not only reduces production costs, but also is environmentally friendly, and helps improve the quality of life for disabilities people.

10 March 2025 – Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) continues our commitment and dedication to both human welfare and environmental responsibility through charitable in Ratchaburi. The donation activities are in part of the awareness raising of the Green University. For initiatives in March 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs, led STOU team to deliver the donated items.

STOU supported “The Green Shelter Project” by gathering donated UHT cartons, totaling 65.5 kg. and handed over to Eco Friendly Thai Company. The company would recycle and repurpose as construction materials for people who are facing disaster.

The donated cloths, diapers and lottery tickets distributed to Wat Huai Mu was accepted by Phra Khru Chanthaseerakhon,
the abbot of Wat Huai Mu. The donation would support 42 children with intellectual disabilities in crafting various handmade items. These include artificial flowers, funeral wreaths, flower offerings for religious ceremonies, and seasonal products.
This initiative not only enhances their developmental skills but also creating value.

Chom Bueng Crown Prince Hospital received the donated paper bags and cloth bags, which would be handed out to the patients to carry medicines home. The full-body stockings and hard plastic cups would be recycled to produce prosthetic legs. The other donated including diaper, medical equipment and medicines were also handed over to the hospital. STOU collaborated with the Citizen Volunteer Project of the Thai Volunteer Service to ensure the donated medicines and medical equipment were properly categorized before being delivered to those in need.

On 4 February 2025, on behalf of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs, donated old desk calendars to
the Educational Technology Center for the Blind, Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of
H.M. the Queen. The donation was accepted by Ms. Chanidapa Petchrak, the Director of the Educational Technology Center for the Blind. The old desk calendars will be used to produce Braille-printed instructional materials.

This was the second time STOU carried out the collection of old calendars to raise awareness regarding becoming Green University. The activity could draw the attention of the university’s staff, students, and also the general public.

On the same day, the university delivered the donated cloth bags, paper bags and cosmetics to Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, which was accepted by Ms. Darunee Kunpimok, Revenue Acquisition Consultant.

Cloth bags and paper bags will be distributed to patients for taking medication home. Cosmetics will be used for applying makeup to the deceased, which is a way of repurposing leftover items instead of wasting them. The “STOU Ready to Pass On” activity is organized under the awareness project of Green University.

On 22 February 2025, Thailand Environment Institute Foundation (TEI), together with Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD), and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) co-organized Picnic Feel Good @EdPark project at the Rajamangalaphisek Education Park of STOU. The event was organized to promote an enhance awareness and consciousness and towards proper waste-sorting among Nonthaburi residents through game-based activities. “Quick Pick Saves the Earth” is a waste-separation game in which players sort waste into the proper bin, including general waste, recycled waste, organic waste, hazardous waste, infectious waste, and electronic waste.

The events packed with free workshops open for everyone, included the following.

• Eco walk
• Flower arrangement
• Eco Printing
• Planting vegetables
• Terrarium
• Healthy food
• Thai Wellness
• Music in the garden

On this occasion, TEI and TBCSD donated 2 waste bins to Asst. Prof. Dr. Parichat Dittakit, Director of the Department of Rajamangalaphisek Education Park, aiming to promote waste management among STOU staff and visitors.

The Picnic Feel Good @EdPark project aims to provide residents of Nonthaburi and nearby areas with a relaxing and refreshing experience during holidays in a lush environment while promoting safe agriculture. Farmers and environmentally friendly business operators were invited to sell their products. This drives society towards a happy lifestyle which is in line with Nonthaburi’s 5-year development plan regarding the improvement of citizens’ quality of life and creating an economic area that moves towards the goal of a happy society.

On 24 January 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Titipat Iamniran, Acting Assistant to the President of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) delivered donated medicines, medical supplies, clothes, school shoes, dolls to Deputy Director of Umphang Hospital, Mrs. Nudnad Wongcharoen.

STOU collaborated with the Thai Volunteer Service (TVS) to sort the donated medicines and medical supplies before delivering them to Umphang Hospital. These activities align with STOU’s commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability.  

Umphang Hospital, a district hospital in Umphang district, serves over 94,000 patients, of whom 44,000 lack healthcare coverage. By donating these medicines to Umphang Hospital, STOU aims to support both the local community and hospitals
in Umphang district. This initiative helps ensure that valuable medications are utilized effectively and reach those in need, preventing waste.