Reporters: Dr. Jaray Suwannachart, Asst.Prof.Dr. Tachaya Sangkakool, Asst.Prof.Surawat Moogem, Tussawan Thong-on, Natrada Boonthad and Natpakal Poolperm
Evidence Date: January 18–21, 2024
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Related Indicators: 11.2.4
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Between January 18–21, 2024, Dr. Jila Kaewphraek, together with Mr. Anuwat Sukontha, a student representative involved in the design of the public plaza adjacent to Saengthong School, participated in a study visit on urban development in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, organized by the Center for Metropolitan and Urban Studies.
This activity was part of the project “Hat Yai: Healthy City Co-Design”, a collaborative initiative between the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), Hat Yai Municipality, and the Faculty of Architecture, RUTS, under a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The project aims to develop Hat Yai as a participatory healthy city, integrating urban design, community well-being, and health-oriented innovation through cooperation among academic, governmental, and community networks.
The study visit was intended to strengthen the project team’s capacity, enabling participants to gain international perspectives, exchange knowledge, and explore innovative practices in sustainable city development. By learning from successful case studies in Kuala Lumpur, the team sought to apply best practices to the Hat Yai Healthy City Co-Design framework.
The Hat Yai: Healthy City Co-Design Study Visit represents a milestone in cross-border learning for sustainable urban transformation. Through exposure to innovative urban design, environmental initiatives, and community-based practices in Malaysia, participants gained valuable insights for developing Hat Yai as a participatory, health-oriented city. This initiative strengthens academic–municipal partnerships, promotes sustainable well-being, and aligns with RUTS’s vision to advance creative, sustainable, and people-centered urban design in Thailand’s southern region.
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