{"id":5646,"date":"2026-05-21T11:21:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T04:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global.stou.ac.th\/?p=5646"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T04:21:11","slug":"461","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/?p=5646","title":{"rendered":"STOU and NACC ink pact to combat corruption through education and innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 April 2026 \u2014 Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance academic cooperation, research, and innovation aimed at promoting transparency and good governance in Thai society.<\/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\/05\/46101.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5648\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46101.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5648\"\/><\/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\/05\/46102.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5649\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46102.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5649\"\/><\/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\/05\/46103.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5650\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46103.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5650\"\/><\/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\/05\/46104.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5651\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46104.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5651\"\/><\/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\/05\/46105.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5652\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46105.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5652\"\/><\/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\/05\/46106.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5653\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46106.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5653\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The signing ceremony took place at STOU\u2019s Administration Building, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taweewat Watthanakuljaroen, President of STOU, and Mr. Surapong Intharathaworn, Secretary-General of the NACC. Key executives from both institutions witnessed the landmark agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This strategic partnership focuses on three core pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic and Research Excellence:<\/strong> Collaborative efforts to conduct in-depth research and analyze data regarding anti-corruption measures under the Organic Act on Anti-Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018). The findings will serve as a critical database for policy development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation and Knowledge Dissemination:<\/strong> Leveraging STOU\u2019s expertise in distance learning to develop educational innovations. The goal is to raise awareness about the dangers of misconduct among public and private sectors, students, and the general public, fostering a &#8220;zero-tolerance&#8221; culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Curriculum Development:<\/strong> Integrating anti-corruption laws, constitutional law, and public procurement regulations into academic programs to equip learners with specialized legal knowledge and strong ethical standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 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\/05\/46107.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5654\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46107.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5654\"\/><\/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\/05\/46108.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5655\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46108.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5655\"\/><\/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\/05\/46109.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5656\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46109.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5656\"\/><\/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\/05\/46110.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5657\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46110.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5657\"\/><\/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\/05\/46111.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5658\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46111.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5658\"\/><\/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\/05\/46112.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5659\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46112.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5659\"\/><\/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\/05\/46113.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5660\" src=\"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/46113.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5660\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3 April 2026 \u2014 Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance academic cooperation, research, and innovation aimed at promoting transparency and good governance in Thai society. 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