On 2 February 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus, participated in the Higher Education Institutions Sports Friendship Event for the 2024 Academic Year, held at Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Dramatic Arts. The opening ceremony was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kwanhathai Jaipiam, Vice President for Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus and Chairperson of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Higher Education Institutions Network. The event brought together representatives from 10 higher education institutions across the province to strengthen institutional collaboration, promote unity, and encourage active participation among staff, students, and local communities through sports and recreational activities.
The initiative emphasized the importance of physical activity in improving physical and mental health while fostering teamwork, interpersonal relationships, and essential life skills. It also served as a platform for strengthening partnerships between higher education institutions and local communities in promoting healthy lifestyles and social well-being. The event directly supported Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Through this collaborative initiative, RUTS reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusive health and well-being, strengthening community engagement, and contributing to sustainable local development.
RUTS Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus collaborated with 10 higher education institutions to organize a sports friendship event on 2 February 2025. The initiative promoted physical activity, mental well-being, teamwork, and community engagement while strengthening partnerships among educational institutions. The event demonstrated RUTS’s commitment to advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being through collaborative sports and health promotion activities.
RUTS Promotes Community Health through Mobile Thai Traditional Medicine Services, Focusing on Respiratory Health and Disease Prevention
On 11 November 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), through the Thai Traditional Medicine Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, organized a mobile Thai traditional medicine outreach activity at Phipun Sangkarak Pracha Uthit School. The initiative aimed to provide community health education and outreach services by integrating traditional Thai medical knowledge and herbal medicine practices into respiratory health promotion, preventive healthcare, and community well-being.
The activities included educational sessions on the appropriate use of Thai medicinal herbs, such as Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) and Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), as well as traditional herbal preparations used to relieve coughs and other minor symptoms. Participants were also introduced to herbal health practices, traditional Thai body-element balancing concepts, Thai massage, and herbal compress techniques for relaxation and general well-being.
In addition, the outreach program emphasized health education and the prevention of respiratory infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis awareness. Students and community members received guidance on proper handwashing, appropriate mask use, cough and sneeze etiquette, and the recognition of symptoms that require medical assessment. These activities aimed to strengthen health literacy, encourage preventive health practices, and empower local communities to make informed decisions about their health.
The initiative demonstrated RUTS’s commitment to extending academic knowledge and community healthcare services beyond the university. It also contributed to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being, particularly through infectious disease awareness, preventive health education, and community engagement. By integrating traditional Thai medicine with public health education, RUTS supported healthier lifestyles and sustainable community well-being.
RUTS Organizes a Volunteer Veterinary Outreach Camp to Promote Animal Health, Disease Prevention, and Sustainable Farming Communities
On 13 December 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), through the RUTS Veterinary Volunteer Club for Rural Development under the Faculty of Veterinary Science Student Union, organized the 1st Volunteer Veterinary Community Outreach Camp in Bang Sawan Subdistrict, Phrasaeng District, Surat Thani Province. The initiative aimed to provide essential veterinary healthcare services for ruminant livestock, strengthen animal disease prevention and control, support animal health recovery, and promote the well-being of local farming communities.
The outreach activities included the administration of 241 doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, 237 doses of lumpy skin disease vaccines, 52 doses of animal health supplements, and deworming treatment for 47 animals. A total of 241 animals received veterinary services during the program. The initiative was supported by the Surat Thani Provincial Livestock Office, which provided veterinary medicines and medical supplies, demonstrating effective collaboration between the university and government agencies in expanding access to community-based animal healthcare services.
The program contributed to preventive veterinary healthcare, livestock disease control, and the reduction of potential economic losses among local farmers. It also provided veterinary students with valuable opportunities to develop practical clinical skills, professional competencies, teamwork, and social responsibility through hands-on community engagement.
Furthermore, the initiative reflected the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. By promoting animal welfare, strengthening livestock health management, and supporting sustainable farming livelihoods, the program contributed to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, reinforcing RUTS’s commitment to community development and sustainable agricultural practices.
RUTS Promotes Rabies Prevention and Post-Flood
Community Recovery through Volunteer Veterinary Outreach
On 20–21 December 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), through the RUTS Veterinary Volunteer Club for Rural Development under the Faculty of Veterinary Science Student Union, organized the “Volunteer Veterinary Community Outreach and Caring Hearts Volunteer Program” at Tha Bon Subdistrict Administrative Organization and Wat Sala Luang Bon School, Tha Bon Subdistrict, Ranot District, Songkhla Province. The initiative aimed to provide veterinary outreach services, promote zoonotic disease prevention, support post-flood community recovery, and cultivate social responsibility and volunteerism among university students.
One of the major activities was a community-wide rabies vaccination campaign covering 10 villages in Tha Bon Subdistrict, during which a total of 573 animals received vaccinations. This initiative contributed to rabies prevention and control, helping reduce the risk of animal-to-human transmission while promoting responsible animal healthcare and community health awareness.
In addition to veterinary services, student volunteers participated in school improvement activities at Wat Sala Luang Bon School, including repainting school buildings, decorating walls, and developing educational materials to create a more welcoming and supportive learning environment. The program also included post-flood recovery activities, with volunteers cleaning public spaces and affected facilities and assisting local residents in restoring community environments following flooding.
The initiative demonstrated RUTS’s commitment to integrating professional veterinary education with community service and sustainable development. By addressing rabies prevention through the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnected relationship between human, animal, and environmental health, the program contributed to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being. Furthermore, its educational improvement and disaster recovery activities strengthened community resilience, student civic engagement, and social well-being, reinforcing the university’s role in promoting sustainable community development.
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