SI 8.1 Evidence Number of activities organized by student organizations

University Rating System (HURS)

University : Siam University

Country : Thailand

Web Address : https://sustainability.siam.edu

SI 8.1 Comprehensive University Volunteerism in Health Promotion

[8.1.1] Number of activities organized by student organizations related to sustainability per year (ED.5)

  1. Bangchak Canal Conservation Project

  1. Mangrove Reforestation Project, Phanthai Norasingh District, Samut Sakhon

  1. Siam BKK Food Bank

  1. Green University Initiative: “Think-Turn to Make a Mark on the World – Upvel 3”

  1. Loy Krathong Festival: “Save the Water”

  1. Learning Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, Amphawa District, Samut Sakhon

  1. Tree Planting in honor of His Majesty the King at Pradu Bangchak Temple

  1. Tree planting for Siam University’s 50th Anniversary

  1. Learning library project: Road to Read

  1. Zero Waste Songkran Festival

  1. Food and Product Festival for Wheelchair Athletes

  1. Siam Walk & Run 2025

  1. Siam Walk and Run event in honor of His Majesty the King

  1. Elite Leader Camp: Drug Addict Prevention Training

  1. Volunteers at 2024 Thai Red Cross Fair

  1. Student Leader Development: the New Generation

  1. Innovation for Sustainable and Well-being Society project: the InnoSpark program

  1. Walk with Dhamma Charity Run

  1. Boost the Economy Project: Career Promotion and Income Generation

  1. Siam Community Friday Market

  1. Health Week: Nutrition for Well-being

  1. Wai Kru Day Ceremony

Bai Sri Su Kwan Blessing Ceremony in Freshy Day
Stand and Cheer Leader Competition in Freshy Day

  1. Siam Freshy Day

  1. Siam Ambassador Contest 2025

  1. Student Orientation and Guidance for Freshy

  1. Blood Donation in honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

  1. Beautiful Smiles for Children from Recycle and Creative Thinking Project

  1. The Anti-Smoking Campaign Project

  1. Lifelong learning at Sustainability Expo 2025

Number of activities organized by student organizations related to sustainability per year

(Siam University)

Description

Siam University set up the Office of Student Affairs which was set up on August 15, 1973. We initiated student unions at both faculties and university. These organizations from faculty level will elect the President and members of the Siam University Student Union. This year, the total number of activities related to Sustainable Development Goals organized by student organizations in a faculty or university level are 29 activities

Activities organized by student organizations related to sustainability can summarized s follows.

  1. Bangchak Canal Conservation Project (January 22, 2025). Siam University, in collaboration with Phasi Charoen District Office, organized a volunteer activity under the royal initiative for water conservation. Administrators, faculty members, and students participated in canal cleaning, weed removal, and landscape improvement to enhance community sustainability and address water pollution issues. (SDG 6, 15, 17)

  2. Mangrove Reforestation Project, Phanthai Norasingh District, Samut Sakhon (July 8, 2025) In partnership with Huachiew Chalermprakiet University and a network of nine student organizations, Siam University led a coastal conservation activity to restore mangrove ecosystems and promote environmental awareness. (SDG 4, 13, 14, 17)

  3. Siam BKK Food Bank (February–April 2025) The Student Union organized the “Food Bank: City of Sharing” campaign with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to reduce food waste and assist vulnerable groups by collecting and redistributing surplus food and consumables. (SDG 2, 10, 17)

  4. Green University Initiative: “Think-Turn to Make a Mark on the World – Upvel 3” In collaboration with PTT Global Chemical (GC) and AIS, Siam University joined the campaign promoting recycling and upcycling of plastic and electronic waste to foster environmental responsibility. (SDG 12, 13, 17)

  5. Loy Krathong Festival: “Save the Water” (November 15, 2024) Students promoted eco-friendly practices by crafting Krathongs from natural materials to reduce foam and plastic waste, while raising awareness of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. (SDG 4, 12, 14, 17)

  6. Learning Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, Amphawa District (August 30–31, 2025) Together with the nine-university student network, the Student Union organized a learning camp on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy to foster balanced living and sustainable community practices. (SDG 4, 8, 17)

  7. Tree Planting in Honor of His Majesty the King (October 21, 2024) A campaign was organized at Wat Pradu Bangchak to expand green spaces in Phasi Charoen District. (SDG 11, 13, 15)

  8. Tree Planting for Siam University’s 50th Anniversary (May 29, 2025) The Student Union, with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Phasi Charoen District Office, organized a tree planting event on campus to promote a sustainable environment. (SDG 11, 13, 15)

  9. Learning Library Project: “Road to Read” (December 9, 2024 & July 4, 2025) Books and materials were donated to improve learning resources at Somdet Phra Maha Thiracharn Learning Center and Ban Yang Noi School to support educational access. (SDG 4, 10)

  10. Zero Waste Songkran Festival (April 12, 2025) A collaborative campaign with Phasi Charoen District encouraged waste reduction during Songkran by minimizing single-use plastics. (SDG 12, 13, 17)

  11. Food and Product Festival for Wheelchair Athletes (March 25–28, 2025) Hosted with the Thai Wheelchair Fencing Association, this event raised funds for sports scholarships for persons with disabilities. (SDG 2, 10)

  12. Siam Walk & Run 2025 (April 5, 2025) A 3.5 km charity run was organized to support the Food Bank Project, with leadership from President Pornchai Mongkhonvanit and collaboration with Seacon Bangkae. (SDG 3, 10, 17)

  13. Walk and Run in Honor of His Majesty the King (April 5, 2025) The Student Union organized a charity walk-run to support vulnerable community groups. (SDG 3, 10)

  14. Elite Leader Camp: Drug Addict Prevention Training (January 7, 2025 onwards) Student leaders participated in an MHESI-supported program on drug prevention and leadership development throughout the academic year. (SDG 3, 4, 17)

  15. Volunteers at Thai Red Cross Fair (December 12, 2024) Siam University students promoted blood donation and performed at the MHESI Pavilion through the College of Music and Performing Arts (SCA). (SDG 10, 17)

  16. Student Leader Development: The New Generation (July 3, 2025) Student representatives participated in leadership training organized by MHESI to enhance civic and ethical leadership skills. (SDG 4, 16, 17)

  17. Innovation for Sustainable and Well-being Society (July 25, 2025) Through the InnoSpark program, students developed a project titled “Social and Economic Impacts of Small-Scale Biomass Fuelwood Production”, winning the Excellent Oral Presentation Award at the Maejo University–Phrae Campus Conference. (SDG 4, 7, 9)

  18. Walk with Dhamma Charity Run (November 9, 2025) Students joined the Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara Foundation’s charity event to raise funds for 19 hospitals and underprivileged patients nationwide. (SDG 3, 10, 16, 17)

  19. Boost the Economy Project: Career Promotion and Income Generation (May–August 2025) Students participated in the Bangkok initiative to promote local entrepreneurship and stimulate the community economy through markets featuring quality local products. (SDG 8, 11, 17)

  20. Siam Community Friday Market. The “Pride of Phasi Charoen Market” continued at Siam University, featuring local products every first and third Friday to support small businesses. (SDG 1, 11, 17)

  21. Health Week: Nutrition for Well-being (July 5, 2025) In collaboration with the Klong Ladmayom Community Enterprise, students promoted healthy eating and local food innovation such as vegan fermented sauces. (SDG 2, 3, 8, 9, 11)

  22. Wai Kru Day Ceremony (September 10, 2025) An annual ceremony was held for students to express respect and gratitude to their teachers. (SDG 4, 16)

  23. Siam Freshy Day (September 13, 2025) A welcome event for first-year students featuring cultural ceremonies and cheerleading competitions to build unity and engagement. (SDG 11, 17)

  24. Siam Ambassador Contest 2025 (August–September 2025) An academic and talent competition to select student ambassadors representing the university in various social and sustainability initiatives. (SDG 4, 5)

  25. Student Orientation and Guidance (August 16, 2025) The Student Union organized an orientation program to guide new students on university life and academic success. (SDG 4, 17)

  26. Blood Donation in Honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (February 11, 2025) Sixty units of blood were donated in collaboration with the Thai Red Cross Society to honor HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. (SDG 3, 17)

  27. Beautiful Smiles for Children from Recycle and Creative Thinking Project (October 1, 2025) The Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Pharmacy conducted an outreach program at Wat Ratchawarin School, combining oral health education with resource-efficient and creative learning. (SDG 3, 4)

  28. The Anti-Smoking Campaign Project (year-round) The project is an activity organized by the Nursing Student Association to promote a smoke-free Thai society. It was initiated by members of the association who recognized the importance of health and well-being among university students—a group considered at risk for smoking addiction. Therefore, the campaign was established to encourage smokers to reduce, refrain from, and eventually quit smoking, as well as to raise awareness of the harmful effects and serious consequences of smoking. (SDG 3)

  29. Lifelong Learning at Sustainability Expo 2025 (September 26–October 5, 2025) The Student Union took a lead in bringing Siam University students to participate in Sustainability Expo 2025, or SX2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Our activities included organizing booths, attending forums, and engaging in dialogue on sustainable living and global citizenship. (SDG 4, 17)