STOU Phetchaburi has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Phetchaburi. This collaboration aims to promote the “Pre-Degree Certificate Program” and STOU’s undergraduate courses across 22 pilot schools in Phetchaburi province, enhancing distance learning and preparing students for full-scale higher education in the digital age.
On 6 January 2026, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, through its Regional Academic Resources and Community Engagement Center – Phetchaburi, held an official MOU signing ceremony for the academic cooperation project. This initiative encourages secondary school students to enroll in pre-degree undergraduate courses (Certificate Program) offered by STOU.
The ceremony was attended by high-ranking executives from both organizations:
STOU Representatives: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taweewat Watthanakuljaroen, President of STOU, signed on behalf of the university, with Ms. Samanun Ngoenerd, Director of the STOU Phetchaburi Regional Center, as a witness.
Phetchaburi Educational Office Representatives: Dr. Nattinan Phramsang, Acting Director of the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Phetchaburi, signed on behalf of the office, with Dr. Worawut Thanomsap, Deputy Director, as a witness.
The event was also honored by witnesses from STOU’s academic and administrative leadership, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karn Boonsiri (Vice-President for Academic Services), Asst. Prof. Dr. Kajornsak Sitti (Director of the Office of Educational Services), and
Asst. Prof. Witoon Wong-amat (Director of Corporate Communications).
The MOU aims to achieve four primary goals across the 22 participating schools:
Promotion: Encourage high school students in Phetchaburi to pursue pre-degree credits through STOU’s diverse certificate programs.
Preparation: Ready students for distance learning systems, which are becoming the standard for education in the digital era.
Opportunity: Create pathways for students to pursue higher education concurrently with their secondary school studies.
Inclusivity: Expand educational access to all 22 pilot schools within the Phetchaburi provincial area.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bridging the gap between secondary and higher education. By integrating STOU’s “Certificate Program” into the high school experience, the project aims to enhance both Hard Skills and Soft Skills for Thai youth, fostering educational equality and sustainable development for the next generation.
