In 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) continued to strengthen its role in promoting justice, integrity, and good governance through education, training, and policy-oriented outreach. The university’s Public Administration Program and institutional quality assurance units organized a range of experiential learning and capacity-building activities that fostered legal literacy, civic awareness, and anti-corruption values among students, faculty, and staff. By engaging directly with judicial, legislative, and anti-corruption bodies, BSRU contributed to developing a new generation of ethically grounded public administrators and advancing institutional transparency within higher education. These efforts reflect the university’s ongoing commitment to SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, ensuring that education serves as a foundation for integrity, accountability, and participatory governance at both local and national levels.
In 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU), through its Public Administration Program, organized an experiential learning activity under the course Criminal Law II to promote understanding of law and justice among future public administrators. On 24 April 2024, Dr. Thanadet Sornsaa-ard, the course instructor, led third-year students on an academic visit to the Office of the Attorney General (South Bangkok Branch) and the South Bangkok Criminal Court. The activity aimed to enhance students’ legal literacy by allowing them to observe real-world legal proceedings and understand the operations of Thailand’s judicial and prosecutorial systems. This initiative supported capacity-building in law-related education, strengthening students’ appreciation of justice, governance, and the rule of law, core components of SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. The program expressed gratitude to both institutions for their warm reception, knowledge sharing, and professional guidance provided to the students.
On 30 July 2024, Mr. Udon Lakhthong, instructor of the course Strategic Management in the Public Sector, led student representatives to observe the Workshop on the Evaluation of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Basic Education Development Plan. The activity aligned closely with the course’s learning objectives, allowing students to witness policy implementation and evaluation in a real government context. Students also served as assistant facilitators within strategic planning groups, working alongside academic experts from Mahidol University. This experiential learning opportunity strengthened students’ understanding of policy formulation and evaluation, enhanced their capacity to engage with public sector governance.
In 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU), through its Public Administration Program, participated in the national initiative “Promoting Integrity and Good Governance under the Democratic System with the King as Head of State”, organized by the Secretariat of the House of Representatives. On 29 August 2024, Dr. Thanadet Sornsaa-ard, a faculty member of the Public Administration Program, led a group of students to attend the event held at the Parliament Complex in Bangkok. The activity, themed “Integrity: The Heart of Democratic Development,” aimed to cultivate civic awareness, ethical conduct, and democratic values among youth and future public officials. Students engaged in seminars, discussion sessions, and integrity-themed competitions, as well as study visits to the Sappaya-Sapasathan and the Chamber of the House of Representatives. This engagement enhanced students’ understanding of parliamentary functions, democratic governance, and anti-corruption principles, contributing to SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions by promoting education for integrity, transparency, and responsible citizenship.
In 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) organized a community outreach activity titled “Youth and Family Law Training” as part of the academic year 2024 initiative. On 26 August 2024, third-year students conducted the training at Art-acha Auditorium, U-Thong School, in Suphanburi Province, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanyanut Siangyai, instructor of the course Project Analysis and Management (HU31302). The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of youth and family law, encourage legal awareness, and promote responsible citizenship. Dr. Thanadet Sornsaa-ard, lecturer from the Public Administration Program, served as the guest speaker, delivering lectures on the rights and duties of youth within families, laws related to child protection, and the role of families in preventing legal and social issues. Participants actively engaged in discussions and Q&A sessions, reflecting strong interest and understanding. This project supported SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions by fostering public knowledge of legal rights, strengthening access to justice through education, and empowering young citizens to apply legal principles in their daily lives.
In 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) strengthened its institutional commitment to transparency and integrity through the initiative “STRONG BSRU: Building a Sufficient and Anti-Corruption Network Organization.” On 19 December 2024, the Office of Educational Quality Assurance organized a capacity-building workshop aimed at promoting ethical awareness and anti-corruption practices among university administrators, faculty members, and staff. The event was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanakorn Sawangcharoen, President of BSRU, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thayata Rattanapinyowanich, Vice President, delivering the opening remarks.
The workshop featured expert speakers from the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), including representatives from the Office of Promotion and Integration of Anti-Corruption Participation, the Office of Anti-Corruption Education, and the Anti-Corruption Operations Center, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
The program aimed to cultivate moral consciousness and integrity among BSRU personnel through the STRONG Model: Sufficiency Mindset Against Corruption, an initiative developed by the NACC. Participants learned about establishing internal anti-corruption networks, integrating ethics and transparency into university operations, and supporting the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) framework. This initiative reflected BSRU’s proactive approach to fostering a corruption-free culture and promoting good governance, aligning with SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions by reinforcing institutional integrity and accountability within higher education.
