Chula & the Military Energy Department Collab

Chulalongkorn University

Published on 22 January 2026

Chulalongkorn University, through the Center of Learning Network for the Region, or CLNR, and the Office of Academic Resources, in collaboration with the Military Energy Department, Defense Industry, and Military Energy Center, held a signing ceremony for an agreement for the co-production of Thai-language radio programs and social engagement initiatives on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the 7th-floor conference room of the Maha Thirathirat Memorial Building, Office of Academic Resources, Chulalongkorn University.

The agreement was signed by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, and Vice Admiral Pinan Dawkrajai, Director-General of the Military Energy Department, Defense Industry and Military Energy Center, and Director of the Military Energy Department Radio Station. Witnesses to the signing included Associate Professor Dr. Yuttana Chappannarat, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University; Associate Professor Dr. Amorn Petsom, Director of the Office of Academic Resources; Major General Khemchat Boonyachan, Head of the Military Energy Department Radio Station; and Colonel Chairung Boonyarat, Head of Program Production, Military Energy Department Radio Station.

Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat stated that this collaboration reflects the shared commitment and unity between the higher education sector and the defense sector in jointly creating “audio media that cultivates wisdom.” By utilizing radio broadcasting—through Chulalongkorn University’s radio station—as a powerful channel, the partnership aims to disseminate knowledge derived from research and the university’s social engagement missions via the Military Energy Department’s radio station. The initiative seeks to expand educational opportunities for children and youth, as well as career opportunities for the Thai public, in line with the Impactful Growth strategy, which emphasizes sustainable development across all levels of Thai society.

This collaboration also marks the first time Chulalongkorn University has expanded its knowledge outreach to listeners in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, a strategic area under Chula’s Social Engagement framework. The two organizations have jointly produced and broadcast a variety of radio programs since October 1, 2025, representing an important milestone that underscores their shared commitment to creating intellectual value through radio broadcasting—a mass communication medium that continues to hold significant influence today.

Vice Admiral Pinan Dawkrajai noted that the signing of this agreement represents a promising step in which an agency responsible for military energy security joins forces with Chulalongkorn University, a pillar of national intellectual leadership. The shared objective is to use radio as a tool for contributing positively to society. Beyond merely exchanging communication resources, the core focus is on jointly producing programs for social benefit by integrating the strengths of both organizations. The goal is to create content that not only provides knowledge or entertainment but also enhances quality of life, fosters accurate public understanding across various fields, supports social development, and serves as a credible voice for the public.

This agreement aims to drive forward the Impactful Growth strategy of the President (Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat) and the CHULA Social Engagement strategy of the Vice President (Associate Professor Dr. Yootthana Chuppunnarat). The collaboration was initiated by the Assistant President for Social Engagement (Assistant Professor Dr. Thanasin Chutintaranond) and the Director of the Office of Academic Resources (Associate Professor Dr. Amorn Petsom).

Under this collaboration, various programs produced by Chulalongkorn University Radio in partnership with the university’s faculties and units are broadcast via the Military Energy Department Radio Station, in addition to their regular broadcast on FM 101.5 MHz (Chula Radio). These programs include content for children and youth, news analysis, opinion exchanges on general news related to politics, economics, and technology, as well as knowledge dissemination and public relations for Chulalongkorn University’s social missions.

Listeners can follow Chula Radio programs via the Military Energy Department Radio Station on: