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  • STOU celebrates outstanding research works

    STOU celebrates outstanding research works

    20 April 2023 – The STOU Institute for Research and Development held an awarding event for faculty members who conducted outstanding research papers in the academic year 2022. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manit Jumpa, Distinguished Member of the University Council, STOU Acting President, presided over and presented the awards to the researchers.

    Nine papers were awarded including the following.

    Awarded ‘Excellent’ in Social and Country Development Category

    1. Factor Analysis of Smart Social Media Technology to Promote Professional Learning Communities for Teachers
      by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemmanat Mingsiritham and Asst. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan
    2. The Community Network Development of Water-related Disaster and Water Resources Management in Ping, Wang, Yom, Nan and Upper Chao Phraya Basin
      by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sajja Banjongsiri et al.

    Awarded ‘Good’ in Distance Education Category

    1. Development of audio description for distance education students with visual impairment at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
      by Asst. Prof. Dr. Seksan Amatmontree and Assoc. Prof. Apinya Sonkanok

    Awarded ‘Good’ in Social and Country Development Category

    1. The Development of Integrated Group Counseling Model to Enhance Psychological Hardiness of Children with Physical Disabilities at Sri Sangwan School, Nonthaburi Province
      by Assoc. Prof. Pol. Lt. Col. Dr. Sukaroon Wongtim and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonsri Prommapun
    2. Learning Management to Raise Awareness about Water-related Disaster and Water Resources Management in Ping, Wang, Yom, Nan and Upper Chao Phraya Basin
      by Assoc. Prof. Bumpen Keowan et al.
    3. Digital Marketing Guideline for Pharmaceutical Business in Thailand under the Conflict of Information Search Behavior, Business Opportunity and Marketing Ethical Control
      by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anothai Ngamvichaikit
    4. The Legal Compliance of Non-Hotel Accommodation in Thailand
      by Dr. Walaiwan Mathurotpreechakun
    5. Efficiency and Effectiveness of Village and Urban Community Funds in Low-income Provinces
      by Assoc. Prof. Dr.Pithak Srisuksai
    6. Film Exhibition Business and Thai Society 1897-2018
      by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Unaloam Chanrungmaneekul

    The awarding event was held to promote the research environment within the university and to support the researchers to conduct quality researches that respond to the problems and needs of the university, the society, and the country.

  • STOU celebrates Thai New Year

    STOU celebrates Thai New Year

    11 April 2023 – Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) held its annual celebration of the Thai New Year or Songkran in the theme of ‘Happy Songkran like a Northern soul’ at the main campus in Nonthaburi. Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an, Chairman of the University Council, joined the party to give blessings to the participants.

    STOU pays attention to the continuation of the country’s valuable traditions and cultures. Each year’s cultural events would be themed according to the Kathina Robe Ceremony’s location, promoting the diverse culture within Thailand. This year, we celebrate all events in the Northern culture of Lanna theme as the Kathina Robe Ceremony is scheduled to take place in Payao, a province in Northern Thailand.

    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manit Jumpa, Distinguished Member of the University Council and Acting President of STOU presided over the opening ceremony. The main event is the pouring of water on the hands of revered elders and asking for a blessing. As Lanna way, participants present elders with Sompoi water. The elders, then, use Sompoi water to stroke the head of the participants and give blessings.

    Another main activity held was Song Nam Phra, where participants poured traditional perfume, Nam Ob, scented water onto Buddha images and the late King Rama VII image. There were also cultural shows of traditional Lanna dances from Dhonburi Rajabhat University, a Lanna lantern-making activity, and a cooking demonstration of Northern Thai dishes. Moreover, many departments prepared various kinds of food and drinks to share with the participants.

    Thais celebrate the Thai New Year Festival of Songkran during 13-15 April and generally return to their hometown for family reunion during these extended public holidays.

  • Congratulations to STOU Library for receiving OBEC Book Award 2023 honorable mention prize

    Congratulations to STOU Library for receiving OBEC Book Award 2023 honorable mention prize

    ‘Mon’s Way of Life in Thailand’ received an honorable mention prize for the non-fiction book in the Arts and Culture, History, Religion, and Biography category from the Book Award 2023 by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC). It is one of the products of the Learning Center for Multiple Intelligences Community, Office of Documentation and Information, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, authored by Mr. Pisan Boonpook. There were 411 book titles that took part in this year’s OBEC Book Award.

    Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn bestowed upon the winning composers, illustrators, and publishers, the occasion to receive the prizes at the 51st National Book Week and the 21st International Book Week at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on 30 March 2023, where Her Royal Highness graciously presided over the opening ceremony.

    ‘Mon’s Way of Life in Thailand’ tells the story of the way of life of the Mon people who migrated and received royal grace from the Thai King to settle in various areas of Thailand for a long time, including stories about life, customs, culture, traditions, and faith. It also discusses the books, Mon language, food, and careers that each indigenous Mon still maintains and adheres to the way of life according to the local habitat and the changes that occurred over time.

  • STOU donates beauty products to Forensic Thammasat University Hospital

    STOU donates beauty products to Forensic Thammasat University Hospital

    5 April 2023 – Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), represented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs, together with Mrs. Rattip Phukkeson, Acting Head of the Department of International Affairs, and International Affairs Officers, donates gently used beauty products to the Institute of Forensic Science at Thammasat University Hospital. The donation was accepted by Asst. Prof. Dr. Tossanai Pipatchotitham, Acting Head of Forensic Science Section.

    The donation included beauty and hairdressing products, knitted hats, and hair wigs, which will be used for mortuary makeup at the hospital.

    STOU carries out a used beauty products donation campaign to raise awareness of sustainability and green university development among the university’s employees and students.

  • STOU Nursing Capping Ceremony 2023

    STOU Nursing Capping Ceremony 2023

    Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University’s School of Nursing celebrates its first capping, pinning and candle lighting ceremony on 19 March 2023 at the conference hall of Phitayapat Building at STOU Nonthaburi. Asst. Prof. Dr. Premruetai Noimuenwai, Dean of the School of Nursing presided over as the chair of the ceremony. There were 73 out of 306 students joined the ceremony.

    The capping and pinning ceremony marks an important milestone for nursing students who finished their basic courses and are ready for clinical practice. The ceremony promotes the value of professional pride, and a positive attitude toward the nursing profession and their home institution, where the nursing students’ working morality, ethics, and culture were cultivated.

    The candle lighting ceremony was done to commemorate the dedication of Florence Nightingale and to symbolize the student nurses’ acceptance of the challenges of the nursing profession.

    Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University has offered nursing programs since 1984. There are currently 3 programs including Bachelor of Nursing Science, Master of Nursing Science in Nursing Administration, and Master of Nursing Science in Community Nurse Practitioner.

  • STOU welcomed the delegation from Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation

    STOU welcomed the delegation from Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation

    13 March 2023 – Asst. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs welcomed Prof. Ho Chin Kuan, Vice-Chancellor, and Prof. Ts. Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Development and Strategy from Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Malaysia.

    STOU by representatives from the School of Economics, School of Science and Technology, Office of Computer Services, and Institute for Research and Development took this opportunity to discuss possible academic collaboration with APU’s administrators.

  • Towels Donation for the Home for Handicapped Animals Foundation

    Towels Donation for the Home for Handicapped Animals Foundation

    2 March 2023 – Asst. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs represented the university to deliver the donated used towels and other animal care necessities to the Home for Handicapped Animals Foundation in Pakkret, Nonthaburi. The donation was accepted by Ms. Pimkul Olansiraroj, the Foundation President. STOU carried out the towel donation activity to raise awareness towards Green University among the staff and the students.

    The Pakkret Home for Handicapped Animals currently shelters over 150 sick and injured animals. It is open for a visit every day from 11 am to 5 pm.

  • 4th STOU Sharing the Smile

    4th STOU Sharing the Smile

    The STOU Nakhon Pathom Student Club led the student club network of 5 provinces to improve the school’s building and the surrounding areas of Ban Rang Krathum School in Bang Pasi, Bang Len, Nakhon Pathom.

    During 25-26 February 2023, the Regional Academic Resources and Community Engagement Center – Nonthaburi held its 1st volunteering camp at Bang Len Service Center of the Regional Special Education Center 1 in Nakhon Pathom (Ban Rang Krathum School). The camp is part of the STOU Sharing the Smile Project which has been carried out for 4 years consecutively. The Nakhon Pathom Student Club led the student club network from Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Samut Prakan, to do volunteering activities including painting, rewiring, repairing classrooms’ materials, as well as cleaning the kitchen and the school surrounding areas.

    The volunteering camp is one of the activities that allow the university to give back to society. It also helps promote a sense of community for the students and boosts the students’ social and other valuable soft skills.

    The STOU student clubs will continue to engage with the community through such volunteering activities.

  • Old desk calendars donations for the blind

    Old desk calendars donations for the blind

    26 January 2023 – On behalf of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Asst. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs together with Mrs. Rattip Phukkeson, Acting Director of the Department of International Affairs, led the team to donate old desk calendars to the Educational Technology Center for the Blind, Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the Queen.

    The donation was accepted by Ms. Chanidapa Petchrak, the Director of the Educational Technology Center for the Blind. The old desk calendars will be used to produce Braille-printed instructional materials.

    This is the second time STOU carried out the collection of old calendars to raise awareness regarding becoming Green University. The activity could draw the attention of the university’s staff, students, and also the general public.

  • STOU Librarians receive awards at the PULINET 2023

    STOU Librarians receive awards at the PULINET 2023

    Congratulations to Miss Ratchakon Kongcharoen, Miss Kanlayanee Supadit, and Mr. Arcade Kewsawang for receiving awards at the PULINET 2023 Conference.

    The 13th Provincial University Library Network National Conference or PULINET 2023 was held under the theme “Foresight in Reinventing Libraries in a VUCA World: The Next Move,” by Ubon Ratchathani University during 17-20 January 2023 at Sunee Grand Hotel and Convention Center, Ubon Ratchathani.

    The Librarians of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University participated in the conference and presented their academic works and were awarded as the following.

    • Miss Ratchakon Kongcharoen received an excellence award for a poster presentation on “SEO content development strategy: a case study on the promotion of identity information perception at STOU”
    • Mrs. Kanlayanee Supadit and Mr. Arcade Kewsawang received an honorable mention for oral presentation on “Nonthaburi local information development experience with AR, VR, and Mataverse technology”

    There were also three works that won popular votes awards.

    • “The development of online learning resources in information from King Prajadhipok’s studies and university archives to promote lifelong learning in a volatile world” by Miss Yawinthakorn Thongkaek and Miss Duangrat Dikhua
    • “Management of Complimentary e-Book” by Mrs. Nuttaporn Juidech and Miss Thepparat Hanwaree
    • “Knowledge Base Development for Answering and Researching Service of the Office of Information and Documentation, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University” by Miss Jiranat Anantachai and Miss Nattapat Butsua