Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) provides public access to educational, artistic, and cultural exhibitions through its university facilities and events held in public venues. These include marine life exhibitions at Trang Aquarium, Thai textile and fashion showcases, student fashion thesis exhibitions, and art exhibitions and cultural activities in Songkhla Old Town. Together, these initiatives provide opportunities for the public to engage with knowledge, creative works, and local cultural heritage, with free admission to selected exhibitions and cultural events.
RUTS Provides Public Access to Marine Life Exhibitions at Trang Aquarium
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) provides public access to Trang Aquarium, an educational exhibition facility managed by the university’s Office of Natural Resources and Environment Management at Trang Campus in Sikao District, Trang Province. The aquarium serves as a public learning space featuring exhibitions of freshwater and marine species, including fish, sea turtles, and dugongs, supporting environmental education and public awareness of aquatic biodiversity.
Trang Aquarium is open to the general public daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The aquarium provides free admission to educational study groups upon request and approval. It also offers free admission to the public on National Children’s Day, providing children and families with opportunities to explore marine life and aquatic ecosystems at no cost. In addition to its aquatic exhibitions, the facility offers scheduled seal shows and accommodates group visits and educational activities, providing opportunities for students, local communities, and visitors to engage with marine life and aquatic ecosystems.
RUTS Showcases Student Fashion Thesis Creations at Central Hat Yai
On 29 March 2025, the Fashion and Textile Design Programme, Faculty of Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), organised a Fashion Thesis Exhibition at Hat Yai Hall, 5th Floor, Central Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. The exhibition was open to the general public free of charge, presenting creative fashion and textile design works by fourth-year students, drawing inspiration from local traditions, cultural heritage, and traditional textile craftsmanship.
The student creations incorporated elements of Southern Thai cultural identity, including traditional Pateh and batik textiles, reflecting the integration of local wisdom with contemporary fashion design. The exhibition aimed to showcase students’ creative achievements, promote appreciation of Thai textile heritage, and strengthen connections between academic creative work and local communities.
Held at a major commercial venue, the exhibition provided an opportunity to present student-designed fashion and textile creations to audiences beyond the university, while supporting cultural preservation and the development of students’ professional design skills.
RUTS Opens Art, Cultural and Digital Exhibitions to the Public at Songkhla Old Town
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), through its Faculty of Architecture, organised the cultural event “หรอยไหร : หรอยในหลาด” under the project “Development of Songkhla Old Town as a Model City for Arts and Culture: Creative Arts and Culture for the Future.” The event featured art exhibitions, a fashion show, and cultural activities, all open to the general public free of charge, providing opportunities for residents and tourists to experience the artistic and cultural heritage of Songkhla Old Town.
The art exhibitions and fashion show presented creative works inspired by the history, local lifestyles, traditions, and cultural identity of Songkhla Old Town. Through displays of artistic works and fashion presentations, visitors were able to engage with local heritage and explore contemporary interpretations of traditional arts and culture. The event aimed to promote public appreciation of cultural heritage while connecting local knowledge and traditions with contemporary creativity.
Organised in collaboration with government agencies, local communities, and partner organisations, the event formed part of RUTS’s efforts to develop Songkhla Old Town as a centre for cultural learning and creative tourism. By providing free public access to artistic works and cultural activities, the university supported community engagement and the preservation of Southern Thailand’s cultural identity.
RUTS Showcases Thai Textiles and Songkhla Cultural Identity through a Public Fashion Exhibition
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), led by Asst. Prof. Udon Namsen, Vice President of RUTS, together with lecturers and students from the Fashion and Textile Design Programme, Faculty of Architecture, participated in the “SONGKHLA BUSINESS NIGHT” event held from 29 September to 1 October 2025 in Songkhla Province. The university contributed to the event by organising a Thai textile exhibition and a fashion show highlighting Songkhla’s distinctive cultural identity.
The exhibition was open to the general public for free, providing opportunities for visitors to view Thai textiles and fashion designs inspired by local culture and traditions. Through the exhibition and fashion presentations, RUTS showcased creative works that reflected Songkhla’s cultural heritage and demonstrated the application of traditional textile elements in contemporary fashion design.
The event was organised as part of an initiative to strengthen international understanding and cooperation, welcoming diplomatic representatives from 21 countries across Europe and Asia. It also featured local products, innovations, and cultural presentations that highlighted Songkhla’s economic and cultural potential. RUTS’s participation contributed to the public presentation of local textile heritage and creative design while promoting wider appreciation of Songkhla’s cultural identity.
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