{"id":5718,"date":"2026-05-21T14:10:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global.stou.ac.th\/?p=5718"},"modified":"2026-05-21T14:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:10:20","slug":"467","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/?p=5718","title":{"rendered":"STOU Hosts “Urban Agriculture and Healthy Food for Self-Reliance” Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), in collaboration with various network partners, recently organized the exhibition and learning event \u201cWisdom of Urban Agriculture and Healthy Food for Self-Reliance.\u201d The initiative aims to apply the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy as a practical guide to navigate modern global changes, focusing on household self-reliance and long-term health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event is a result of integrated cooperation between STOU and key partners, including: Morkeaw Foundation (Buddhist Medicine Foundation of Thailand), The Agricultural Museum (Public Organization), Nonthaburi Food Policy Council, The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society, as well as STOU Internal Units: Rajamangalaphisek Education Park, the School of Health Science, the Research Center of Communication and Development Knowledge Management (CCDKM), and the Community Resource Center (CRC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taweewat Watthanakuljaroen, President of STOU, presided over the opening ceremony. He noted that amidst global economic, social, and environmental shifts, the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy remains a vital compass for stable and sustainable living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President emphasized that “Urban Agriculture” and “Healthy Food” are concrete tools for building food security and reducing health risks at the grassroots level. STOU remains committed to the royal legacy of “Sustain, Preserve, and Continue” by developing systematic learning processes that link food, health, and self-reliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The exhibition featured a wide range of educational activities designed for all ages to apply in daily life:
Keynote Sessions<\/strong>: Special lectures by Dr. Jaiphet Klatham (Mor Keaw) and experts in food security.
Exhibitions<\/strong>: Showcases on the “23 Principles of Work” (Royal Teachings) and the nutritional wonders of indigenous vegetables.
Health Demonstrations<\/strong>: Traditional “Tok Sen<\/em>” massage demonstrations and herbal detoxification techniques.
Workshops & Giveaways<\/strong>: Distributions of seedlings and plant cuttings, alongside a marketplace for health-conscious products and sufficiency-style agricultural goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event underscores STOU’s role as a lifelong learning institution dedicated to empowering communities through practical wisdom and sustainable health practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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