{"id":5380,"date":"2026-02-06T11:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T04:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global.stou.ac.th\/?p=5380"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T04:45:37","slug":"433","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/?p=5380","title":{"rendered":"STOU Hosted &#8220;Protect the Forest, Save the Mountains, Love STOU&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 15 November 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and Graduate Network demonstrated its collective strength and spirit of volunteerism through a community engagement initiative. The STOU Graduate Club of Nakhon Ratchasima organized the project called &#8220;Protect the Forest, Save the Mountains, Love STOU&#8221; at Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project aimed to restore and conserve natural resources and the environment, raise awareness regarding the protection of forests and wildlife, and strengthen collaboration between the university and the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The activity was honored by the presence of distinguished executives, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taweewat Watthanakuljaroen, President of STOU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pranee Sungkatavat, Former President of STOU. A total of 150 participants joined the activity, comprising 100 members of the STOU Association and local conservation groups, including the &#8220;<em>Hug Khao Yai<\/em>&#8221; Club, with 50 teachers and students from the Pak Chong area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants engaged in natural habitat restoration, specifically the construction of artificial salt licks for wildlife. These licks serve as vital mineral sources that help maintain the biological diversity and health of the <em>Khao Yai<\/em> ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the group was honored to have Mr. Sarut Phiraksa, Assistant Chief of <em>Khao Yai<\/em> National Park (Resource Conservation Department), as a guest speaker. He provided expert knowledge on forest ecosystems, the significance of artificial salt licks, and best practices for the sustainable care of forests and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5384\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5384\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5385\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5385\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5386\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5386\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5383\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5383\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5382\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/433-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5382\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 15 November 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and Graduate Network demonstrated its collective strength and spirit of volunteerism through a community engagement initiative. 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