Category: Outreach and Engagement

Outreach and Engagement WU emphasizes fostering local pride and promoting the economy of surrounding communities, which are rich in coastal food production and agricultural resources. The university’s initiatives focus on sustainability and supporting local communities, prioritizing the purchasing of products and services from local, sustainable sources. This approach reduces environmental impact and builds mutually beneficial relationships between the university and local businesses.Walailak University emphasizes fostering local pride and promoting the economy of surrounding communities, which are rich in coastal food production and agricultural resources. Based on diagnostics of local economic and resource conditions, the university designs initiatives that focus on sustainability and community development. Through active engagement with local producers and businesses, WU prioritizes the purchasing of products and services from local, sustainable sources. Continuous measurement of outcomes ensures that…

Outreach and Engagement Walailak University reaffirms its mission to contribute to community development and the grassroots economy. In 2024, the university provides free access to university facilities—including laboratories, technology, and plant stocks—to local farmers and food producers, particularly in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, to improve sustainable farming practices.Walailak University reaffirms its mission to contribute to community development and the grassroots economy. Based on diagnostics of local agricultural challenges, the university provides free access to university facilities—including laboratories, technology, and plant stocks—to local farmers and food producers, particularly in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Through this active engagement, the university supports the improvement of sustainable farming practices and empowers local communities to apply scientific knowledge in real-world contexts. Free Access for Local Farmers Opening Laboratories for Farmers to Improve Sustainable Farming Practices…

Outreach and Engagement Walailak University recognizes the vital role of agriculture and food as the foundation of Thai society. The university has therefore provided free events for local farmers and food producers to connect and transfer knowledge. These initiatives serve not only as platforms for knowledge transfer from the university to the community but also as opportunities for connection, networking, and experience-sharing among stakeholders. Ultimately, they aim to enhance agricultural capacity and foster long-term sustainability.Walailak University recognizes the vital role of agriculture and food as the foundation of Thai society. In response to local diagnostics and measurements of community needs, the university has provided free events for local farmers and food producers to connect and transfer knowledge. These initiatives serve not only as platforms for knowledge transfer from the university…

Outreach and Engagement As a leading educational institution, the university plays a vital role in promoting food security and sustainable agricultural development, particularly within the context of Thai society, where many people continue to face challenges related to income, knowledge, and access to essential resources for efficient food production. Through continuous diagnostics and measurements of local needs, the university is able to design and refine its initiatives to better address food-related challenges. Food security not only means having sufficient food but also ensuring access to safe, nutritious food that is produced sustainably without depleting natural resources in the long term. To demonstrate the university’s commitment to driving food security knowledge into the community, various development-oriented activities have been organized to provide free access to food security, sustainable agriculture, and aquaculture…

On January 25, 2025, the School of Languages and General Education (SOLGEN), in collaboration with the Lions Club Japan and partner networks, organized the activity “From the Coast to Change” at Ban Sra Bua, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.This activity aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation and climate change, particularly focusing on the coastal and mangrove ecosystems. These ecosystems serve as vital habitats for diverse plant and animal species. Additionally, the activity provided educational insights into the importance of coastal ecosystems in maintaining natural balance and pollution control. These ecosystems play a crucial role in environmental conservation and mitigating climate change.The activity received strong support from Prof. Shigeru Kato, President of the Lions Club Tachibana, Japan, along with various partner organizations, including Princess Chulabhorn Science High School…

Outreach and Engagement Application of Clean Energy for Local Community WU directly outreach to help the community adapting to use renewable energy sources and to reduce environmental impacts by providing program for local community to learn about importance of energy efficiency and clean energy under the “Return the Blue Swimming Crab to the Thai Sea” project. Additionally, this project aimed at transitioning towards an alternative energy blue swimming crab station. This involves training and knowledge transfer sessions on clean energy usage for the local community blue swimming crab bank, coupled with the installation of solar panels to utilize natural energy sources, including wind and solar power. Solar panels have also been installed on boats to facilitate nighttime fishing trips and tours for fishers. This is another interesting way to utilize…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University’s Initiative in Supporting the Satit Walailak Pattana Community Enterprise Group of Pig Farmers The Center for Academic Services of Walailak University, in collaboration with faculty members from various schools and key stakeholders from both public and private sectors, has been engaged in enhancing the livelihoods of the Satit Walailak Pattana community. From 2020 to 2024, the university worked to strengthen local livelihoods by promoting sustainable pig farming, leading to the establishment of the Satit Walailak Pattana Community Enterprise Group of Pig Farmers, an integrated swine production initiative.These efforts have significantly improved local farmers’ incomes, reduced production costs, and created supplementary income opportunities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering economic resilience and sustainable livelihoods. Despite their dedication to sustainable farming, local pig farmers faced…

Outreach and Engagement WU Social Engagement: Innovation of field surveys and plants data collection in old-growth forest areas in the case of Walailak University Botanical Park The Digital Communication Arts Program, Walailak University, in collaboration with the Walailak University Botanical Garden, led by Tanaporn Charoenthansakul, Wannarat Natee, and Busarin Nantaket, has organized the project titled “Communicating on Plant Conservation in the Original Forest Area in the case of Walailak University Botanical Park.” This project aims to enhance the natural learning potential of the original forest area and support the conservation and preservation of natural resources under the Royal Initiative. Additionally, it seeks to raise awareness of the value of the original forest area by educating local youth about the benefits of plant species in the original forest. The project has…

Outreach and Engagement Fan Palm: The Reservation and Restoration of Native Plants for Sustainability The Center for Academic Services (CAS) of Walailak University supports and promotes the sustainable utilization of native plants by conducting research titled "Fan Palm: The Reservation and Restoration of Native Plants for Sustainability in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The research was part of the Royal Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiation of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (RSPG), which aimed to explore and collect data on the local wisdom in utilizing fan palms in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The research also contributed to engaging with local people to raise awareness about the conservation of fan palms.The targeted areas of the research were three subdistricts in Nakhon Si Thammarat, including Thung Po subdistrict, Hin Tok…

Outreach and Engagement WU Social Engagement: Innovation of field surveys and plants data collection in old-growth forest areas in the case of Walailak University Botanical Park The expansion of urban, agricultural, and industrial areas in Thailand has rapidly reduced forested regions across the country, significantly impacting the biodiversity of plant species. Many plant species are disappearing from various areas, affecting not only the ecosystem but also diminishing traditional knowledge of natural resources. The Walailak University Botanical Garden has been entrusted with the mission of conserving and promoting natural resources under the Royal Initiative Plant genetic conservation project under the royal initiative of her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The project emphasizes three frameworks and eight activities, with the first activity focusing on the protection of resources within the learning…