Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) consistently fosters participatory mechanisms that engage a wide range of stakeholders including local residents, community leaders, government agencies, private sector partners, and civil society organizations, in shaping the university’s academic, cultural, and developmental initiatives. In 2024, BSRU implemented several key projects that exemplify its commitment to inclusive, transparent, and collaborative governance, ensuring that stakeholder voices are meaningfully integrated into institutional decision-making and community-oriented development.
External Stakeholder Engagement in Integrity and Transparency Assessment
In 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) strengthened stakeholder participation and institutional transparency through the External Integrity and Transparency Assessment (EIT) conducted in collaboration with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). On 17 June 2024, the Office of Educational Quality Assurance organized a participatory session both online and on-site at the university’s 100th Anniversary Building, where administrators, faculty, students, and external stakeholders—including community leaders, local business representatives, and members of the public—engaged in the EIT survey process. This activity provided an inclusive platform for external stakeholders to share perceptions of the university’s ethical conduct and governance practices, ensuring that local voices contribute directly to institutional evaluation and continuous improvement in transparency and accountability.
BSRU Strengthens International Academic Collaboration with Yalong Intelligent Equipment Group, China
In 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) strengthened international stakeholder engagement through a high-level visit to Yalong Intelligent Equipment Group Co., Ltd. in the People’s Republic of China. On 27 August 2024, Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanakorn Sawangcharoen, President of BSRU, and the university’s executive team met with Mr. Chen Jiquan, Chairman of Yalong Group, to discuss the joint development of academic programs in Electric Vehicle (EV) Engineering and Robotics Engineering. The meeting resulted in a shared commitment to establish collaborative curricula supported by Yalong’s advanced learning materials and technological resources. This partnership reflects BSRU’s participatory approach to academic development through direct engagement with international industry stakeholders, fostering innovation, knowledge transfer, and alignment with emerging global technologies.
Community and Cultural Stakeholder Engagement for Revitalizing the Mon Songkran Festival in Thonburi
In 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU), through its Office of Arts and Culture, convened a network committee meeting under the project “Enhancing Cultural Capital and Reviving the Mon Songkran Festival in Hiranruchi Subdistrict, Thonburi” to promote local traditions as a form of cultural Soft Power. Held on 8 November 2024, the meeting was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thayata Rattanapinyowanich and Asst. Prof. Dr. Rangsarn Buathong, Vice Presidents of BSRU, and brought together stakeholders from the public, private, and civil society sectors. Participants included representatives from temples, schools, the Thonburi District Office, the Metropolitan Police, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, ICONSIAM, local tourism operators, and nine community leaders from Hiranruchi. The forum provided an inclusive platform for collaborative planning, where community members and institutions jointly proposed strategies for creative, identity-based, and sustainable festival management, strengthening participatory cultural governance at the local level.
BSRU Signs MoU with Local and Ethnic Leaders to Strengthen Value-Based Community Economies in U-Thong
On 21 October 2024, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 33 local and ethnic community organizations at the Uthongtawarawadi Educational Center in Suphanburi Province. The initiative, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanakorn Sawangcharoen, President of BSRU, and coordinated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Panita Jaednalaw, aimed to promote participatory local development through the Project for Advancing Excellence in Higher Education to Drive the Creative Economy and Value-Based Local Development. The agreement united local government representatives, community leaders, and five ethnic groups—including Thai, Thai-Chinese, Lao Khrang, Lao Wiang, and Thai Song Dam communities—in collaborative efforts to design community-based curricula, develop creative and cultural products, and strengthen local tourism and entrepreneurship. By integrating academic expertise, research, and local wisdom, the partnership supports sustainable income generation and enhances community well-being, embodying BSRU’s mission to engage stakeholders in regional socio-economic and environmental development.
Participatory Engagement through the “3 Arts, 3 Faiths Festival” in Kudeejeen Community
Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) actively promotes participatory mechanisms for stakeholder engagement through cultural and community-based events. In April 2024, BSRU, led by Acting President Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanakorn Sawangcharoen, partnered with local government agencies, community organizations, and civil society to organize the “3 Arts, 3 Faiths Festival” in the Kudeejeen area of Bangkok. The festival served as a collaborative platform for residents of Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim communities, along with local schools and cultural groups, to co-create activities that celebrated the district’s multicultural identity.
The event featured academic discussions, performances, and local product exhibitions co-designed by the community and supported by the university. Through this initiative, BSRU strengthened local participation in cultural policy, promoted inclusive dialogue among diverse groups, and reinforced the university’s role as a facilitator of sustainable community development.
