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STOU and Secretariat of the House of Representatives Sign MOU to Promote Democracy and Civic Education

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On Friday, 3 April 2026, at 2:30 PM, at Special Lounge 205, 2nd Floor, Parliament Building, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic cooperation with the Secretariat of the House of Representatives. This partnership aims to integrate academic knowledge with parliamentary expertise to drive democratic promotion activities for Thai youth and the general public.

The ceremony featured the following key representatives:

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taweewat Watthanakuljaroen, President of STOU.
  • Mr. Sirote Patpun, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives.

The signing was witnessed by Mrs. Jongduan Suttirat, Deputy Secretary-General of the House of Representatives, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Saynamphung Tongsai, Dean of the School of Human Ecology at STOU. Executives, faculty members, and staff from both organizations also attended the ceremony.

The primary goal of this collaboration is to foster understanding and develop appropriate attitudes toward the democratic system of government with the King as Head of State. This will be achieved through the synergy between the Democracy Promotion and House of Representatives Activities Group and the academic expertise of STOU’s School of Human Ecology.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Civic Education: Developing curricula and activities to empower students and the public to live effectively and responsibly within a democratic society.
  • Political Participation: Creating channels and opportunities for citizens to engage with the parliamentary system accurately and in accordance with democratic principles.
  • Youth Support: Strengthening the “Democratic Youth” project, a long-standing initiative that has been operational for over 25 years.

As a state higher education institution, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University reaffirmed its readiness to provide multi-disciplinary academic support. This partnership ensures that democratic promotion initiatives are implemented efficiently, providing maximum benefit to the nation and its citizens.

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