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Associate Professor Dr. Suppachai Srisuchat, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, along with Associate Professor Chol Bunnag, Director of SDG Move, participated in the signing ceremony of the memorandum which outlines the understanding on the development of potential and promotion of knowledge on climate change held at True Digital Park.

It also marked the launching of the Gen C Climate Actions, a project in collaboration with the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) or TGO and participating universities to the younger generation on the digital platform of their choice. The program aims to promote understanding and incorporating the knowledge gained into daily life as a way to battle climate change.

The Gen C Climate Actions project was initiated by TGO as part of the TGO – Climate Action Academy in collaboration with the Global Compact Network (GCNT), SDG Move, The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage, and four universities (Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Burapha University, and Chiang Mai University).

The aim of the project is to educate the younger generation in order to prepare them for the combat of climate change through various fields of studies. This project will be implemented for three years (2021-2023).

In order to ensure the continuation and cooperation between all parties involved, the memorandum of understanding was signed between TGO and the four universities. The goal of this memorandum is focused on cooperation in the development of knowledge in climate change and promotion of the development of university personnel and student potential in interesting ways.

The enhancement of their capabilities in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adjustments in response to climate change with appropriate practice. Success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the organizing of e-learning workshops by the TGO Climate Action Academy for dissemination of climate change knowledge among the participating universities.

Towards the end of the event, the “C Generation Together Solving Global Warming” discussion was held with representatives from all four universities participating in exchanges about the roles and importance of the academic sector in raising awareness in society, especially the younger generation, such that they recognize the need to solve global warming.

Each university discussed teaching efforts and integration of environmental issues as part of the curriculum. They jointly agreed that environmental issues are important issues that have created a space for discussions and exchanges among all subject files in order to solve these problems.

From Thammasat University, Associate Professor Chol Bunnag participated in the exchanges and expressed the opinion that global warming is a major challenge to sustainable development goals (SDGs) and that raising the awareness of citizens is necessary but not only to promote initiatives and actions but to also echo the voice of society for policymakers to bring about efforts to solve global warming as part of policy agendas on every level and that these need to be implemented seriously.

As for future projects, activities will be organized to provide information about climate change in E-learning format on the platform of the TGO with participating universities, which includes active learning under the Gen C Climate Actions Program.

Students of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University have won several awards at Phillip C. Jessup, Moot Competition 2021.

The competition simulates the fictional dispute between countries before the International Courts for over 100 years and allows students to learn about the real legal proceedings in the court in which participants prepare written submissions and present the oral argument.

In this year, the fictional dispute is the case concerning the J-VID18 pandemic, state liabilities and political asylum issue.

With the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Noppadon Detsomboonrut and Asst. Professor Dr Lalin Kovudhikulrungsri, the winning team received the awards for Best Memorial, Best Oralist, Best New Face, and the most impressive oralist awards. The team of five students comprised of the fourth year students, Natchanun Buapin, Praepailin Siriwohan, Nathada Suwanprakorn, and second-year students,  Supichaya Poonlarp and Proudrawee Manchusri.

Thammasat University team will participate in the international round with other teams from over 600 countries via online channels. The Faculty of Law, Thammasat University would like to sincerely thank the International Law Association of Thailand for hosting this competition.

The School of Global Studies of Thammasat University and 4 other agencies collaborated in the “Community Empowerment and Innovations for Sustainability” project in line with sustainable development goals (SDGs). Public agencies, state enterprises, private development organizations, and private businesses, are all well aware of the need to adhere to the principles of sustainable development. The global community has a mission to meet the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) declared by the United Nations in 2015 by 2030.

Thammasat University’s School of Global Studies and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have been collaborating in Phoom Chumchon project from 2018 to 2020 in four regions of the country to develop self-reliant model communities and establish community networks for mutual assistance.

Satisfactory results were shown with regards to the allocation and sustainability of natural resources which helped resolved the problem of food security by introducing community-based crops such as rice and organic vegetables. Furthermore, there has been an effort to integrate the strengths of folk healers, traditional Thai medicine and modern medicine to assist both patients fighting diabetes and the elderly.

Due to the promising results, both Thammasat and EGAT agree that the project can be expanded outside of model areas into other communities. In addition, they would like to report the knowledge gained from this project to all other agencies and personnel involved in community development, along with students interested in this area of work. In the hope to empower and strengthen the team, the organizations have invited the Association for Developing Human Potentials and Giftedness (ADHPG) and the Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) to join the “Community Empowerment and Innovations for Sustainability ” project.

The ADHPG will then provide support with regards to the development of youths and community leaders to increase their creative potential and successfully develop or employ new innovations. They will also provide support in the development of community enterprises through integration of community products with businesses.

In addition to current measures taken, new aims such as promotion of local tourism, raising quality standards for community products, and the development of current and aspiring leaders have been added to the agenda.

All four parties will join hands to promote and support communities in order for them to have the ability to solve their own problems without solely relying on external assistance. this includes preparing them for global changes by supporting innovations and technologies that are based off local knowledge in order to meet the SDGs. From SDGs 1-8, 10, 12-15, 17, they aim to meet at least 10 out of the 14 issues for this project.

By 2023, the project aims that the model communities whose lifestyle will now follow the SDGs goals will act as an example for the nation.

CED2 Lab of the Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University have innovated the Design and development of Arm Support Device used in Physical Therapy with the Mechanics Support System.

This innovation was submitted for “Thailand Research Expo 2020” held in Bangkok, and organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). It won a silver medal for the development of artificial intelligence, smart devices, energy, and environment category.

The team behind the innovation includes Mr Chollakarn Manoyen and Ms Wanwalita Sathchang from Thammasat University, and Mr Sasiroj Thiptiphakorn and Mr Takdanai Thadaphirom from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) with Assistant Professor Dr Bunyong Rungroungdouyboon as the advisor.

Most ischemic stroke patients have one common symptom which is muscle weakness, including the weakness on one side of the body, weakness in the legs or arms. According to a survey in Thailand, many leg support devices used in physical therapy had already been developed but no arm support device existed yet. The arm muscles are a small muscle group that need physical therapy on a regular basis, and it also requires a caregiver or therapist to monitor during the session. Using this device at home will help solve this issue.

The arm support device used in physical therapy has never been previously produced or developed in Thailand. Most people cannot afford expensive devices. Hence, they need to go to the hospital or therapy centre which may be discouraging because they have to spend too much time on traffic as well as money. Moreover, a caregiver or physical therapist required at all times. With this device, the patient could perform physical therapy at home effectively by using the device at a reasonable price.

Since this device is still a prototype, the team will continue to work on the small improvements and add other functions, for example, developing the portable format to allow everyday use, increasing the visual impression. Once it’s successfully completed, it will be launched in the market as well.

Thammasat Pattaya Medical Hub will develop medical advancement and public health care system in Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, local hospitals or health centres in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC area) and is expected to be a Digital Healthcare Solution provider.

Mr Apichart Thongyu, President of the Eastern Economic Corridor-Human Development Centre (EEC-HDC) says, “The area will be a crucial Sandbox that brings advancement to EEC.”

EEC-HDC supervises the development of education and personnel production to support investment in 12 target industrial groups. Medical Hub is one of the five new industries or New S-curve.

“The goal of Thammasat University Hospital, Pattaya centre, is to be a Smart Hospital that creates seamless service for everyone and everywhere. EEC will be an important agent supporting this medical system and making it to be a new advancement of the country. EEC will push it to be a new medical and public health centre of ASEAN. Today, Thailand is seen as a good public health system by the world due to the control of COVID-19 pandemic which is the credit of public health and medicine sector’s work.”, said Mr Apichart.

Mr Apichart also talks about the educational development in the EEC area, “EEC-HDC will collaborate with all sectors to create a “Demand-Driven” education system. The new education system will focus on the labour demand of the industrial sector instead of the old system.”

“The original education system focuses on the supply side, including institutions and professors, which is not supportive for the country’s advancement. It is guaranteed that people who study in this new education system will not be unemployed.”

In terms of the plan to improve education and personnel skills, an industrial economy forum called EEC Industrial Forum (EIF) will be established. The forum is a conglomeration between industrial sectors and educational institutions to set up education foundations and produce personnel to suit the real world’s demand.

Currently, there are 8 private and public universities in the EEC area and 18 partner universities outside the area, including 12 public vocational colleges and 6 private vocational colleges. There are also approximately 40 partner colleges outside the area working together.

“In fiscal 2021 year, we strive to develop 150,000 personnel, based on the EEC Model for 40,612 people, overall personnel development for 6,504 people, and basic personnel development for 103,939 people. The overall budget will be around 800 million baht. The EEC Model Type A will be 100% funded by the private sectors. It will be the development of personnel in higher education and vocational institutions. In 2021, the goal is to bring about development in 2,000 people or in total 10,000 people starting from 2019 until the end of 2021,” he added.

“EEC Model Type B will be a short courses training to re-skill, up-skill and implement new skills. The government will fund the project not more than 50% and the private sector will support the rest of the expenses in order to reach the industry’s demands.”

“Currently, companies and education institutions have collaborated and created 89 certified short courses, including 54 robotic courses, 25 future vehicle courses, 4 aviation courses, 3 logistics courses and 3 electronic courses. This will help reduce the company’s expenses and create a job for learners. According to the condition, the firms have to accept students to work in a company for 1 year,” he explained.

The new educational system in the EEC area for the future industrial investment transforms traditional education into lifelong education. It allows students to connect with the real working world and skill development.

“Newly graduated students will acquire the right expertise that meets the demand of the field. It also creates continual collaboration with the industrial sector which leads to “sustainable development”. More importantly, it also leads to a big personnel and resource development of the country to keep up with the technology and changes in this new era,” Mr Apichart concluded.

The fourth-year students from the Actuarial Science program, the Faculty of Science and Technology of Thammasat University have won a consolation prize (Top 5) from OIC InsurTech Award 2020 presented by the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC).

The winning innovation is “SHOPSURE YOU SHOP WE SAVE”, a risk assessment platform for safe and secure online shopping experiences which will indicate to customers the store’s risk level through colour tabs.

The innovation aims to help customers feel comfortable when making online purchases. Customers can feel more confident by using the extra service, online shopping insurance.

Miss Pantira Techapornsin, Miss Napasorn Wantasing, Miss Pornchita Wayalun and Miss Patcharida Chongharn was part of the winning team. Assistant Professor Dr Sangdao Wongsai was the advisor of the team.