Category: Tool for Assessing Sustainability Literacy and Knowledge(QS)

The target group consisted of 15 people, including:1. Students: 5 people 2. Staff: 10 people Total hours of the activity: 20 hours Walailak Botanic Park (WBP), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchai Kanlayanapaphon, was assigned by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rungrawee Jitpakdee, the Director of WBP, to bring faculty members from various disciplines to the field to explore the stories of the Maniq people at Ban Phu Pha Phet, Manang District, Satun Province. This group, classified as Negritos, is considered a sub-group of Negroids and is scattered along the Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand. Moreover, the team is led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Siriporn Somboonboorana (the research program director) and Mr. Charoon Thotsakul (the expert on the Maniq ethnic group).The field visit integrates academic work and study to record and preserve…

The target group consisted of 30 people, including:1. Students: 15 people2. Staff: 15 peopleTotal hours of the activity: 5 hoursWalailak University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Hathaichanok Kommen from the School of Science, along with WU students and staff from the Center for Academic Services, organized a STEM educational outreach program for students from Chumchon Mai School. Held at the Botanic Park, Walailak University, the event provided hands-on learning experiences focused on biodiversity, ecology, and environmental awareness.Fifteen students participated in the program, where they explored the diversity of animals and plants while gaining insights into forest ecosystems and animal behaviors. A key highlight was a two-kilometer guided nature study trail, allowing students to observe and interact with the natural environment. Additionally, they visited key sites within the park, including the…

The target group consisted of 150 people, including:1. Students: 100 people2. Staff: 50 peopleTotal hours of the activity: 5 hoursBeach cleanups are crucial activities for maintaining the cleanliness and sustainability of coastal environments. On June 25th, 2024, Walailak University (WU) organized a beach cleanup event to address the issue of litter and waste accumulation along Bo Non Beach, Thasala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST), Thailand. The activity was led by the Center for Academic Services (CAS) and the WU Marine Conservation Club, School of Science, WU in collaboration with the Marine and Coastal Resources Office 5, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), Thasala Tambon Administrative Organization, local school teachers and students, Thasala Trash Hero Group, Thasala Baan Rao Group, WU Tha Sung Beach Development Club, beach lovers, local leaders,…

The target group consisted of 35 people, including:1. Students: 10 people2. Staff: 25 peopleTotal hours of the activity: 4 hoursTHA SALA, NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 23 August 2024 – Walailak University, under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Dr. Chuthamat Rattikansukha, Acting Sub Lt. Worawit Pradittakarn, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Kamon Thinsurat, in collaboration with the Center for Academic Services, organized a workshop on waste disposal aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the local people in Ban Laem community, Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The workshop focused on teaching participants to create bio-extracts from aquatic animal carcasses, a byproduct of local fishing, to mitigate the environmental pollution caused by these leftovers. The university also provided equipment to empower the community in further developing bio-extract production.As part of its commitment to…

The target group consisted of 25 people, including:1. Students: 10 people2. Staff: 15 peopleTotal hours of the activity: 8 hoursThe Center for Academic Services at Walailak University, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laksanara Khwanchum, Deputy Director of the Center and Project Leader, in collaboration with Mr. Songpan Janthong, the lecturer from the School of Languages and General Education, organized a workshop titled “LESS for a Greener Future: Sustainable Carbon Management in the Business Sector” on December 21, 2024. The event took place at Khao Luang Chamber, Walailak University, as part of the project “Capacity Development for Low-Carbon Community-Based Tourism in the Tha Sala District Community Tourism Network, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.”The workshop targeted tourism-related business operators in Tha Sala District, including hotels, accommodations, resorts, homestays, shops, and restaurants interested in…