Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient

and sustainable

Support of Arts and Heritage Preserve cultural heritage

The Center of Arts and Culture, established in 1994, takes a leading role in cultural preservation and promotion. Besides traditional cultural activities, the Center offers annual scholarships to needy students with talent in Thai and Western performing arts. Another outstanding project is the “SU Promotes and Preserves Thai Music – Music Builds People, Youth Build the Nation.” This free program is designed for children and youth aged 7–16 years, with an aim to provide valuable extracurricular learning during school break. It also aims to promote productive use of free time and foster Thai cultural pride. The program helps participants gain knowledge, develop special talents, build confidence in self-expression, and take pride in Thai arts and culture. The 9th annual project for the year 2025 was offered during March 25 – May 10, 2025.

SCA College of Arts or Superstar College of Arts (SCA), a private institution for performing arts affiliated with Siam University, also plays an important role in preserving and promoting both Thai and modern culture and art. It offers a range of programs from high school to bachelor's degrees in music, dance, acting, and entertainment management. Their activities gain local and international recognition. For the Thai cultural heritage, this year, the Academy organized “Higher Education Network for Culture and Art Promotion” under the theme, Songkran Festival,” displaying prestigious Thai classical dancing on April 11, 2025.

Promote International Arts and Culture ASEAN-China Youth Leaders Cultural Exchange Program

Siam University participated in the ASEAN-China Youth Leaders Cultural Exchange Program in Xi’an and Beijing, China. Mr. Korn Dabbaransi, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association, together with the association’s executive committee, passed a resolution to appoint Siam University as the official youth delegation representing Thailand at the 11th ASEAN-China Youth Leaders Cultural Exchange Program and the International Youth Leaders Summit for Peace, in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the All-China Youth Federation for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event was held from July 26 to 30, 2025, in Xi’an and Beijing, China. On this occasion, Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of Siam University, entrusted the Center for Arts and Culture to lead a delegation comprising faculty members and scholarship students from the university's special talent program. As part of the program, the Center for Arts and Culture presented a showcase of Thai cultural heritage through live demonstrations and creative performances of Thai music and dance, titled "United Thai Hearts from the Four Regions." The performance was accompanied by a promotional video introducing Thailand's tourist destinations and regional cultural traditions, aiming to raise awareness and interest among the Chinese audience. This participation not only promoted Thai arts and culture internationally but also served as a meaningful mechanism to strengthen diplomatic and cultural ties between Thailand and the global community.

International Culture Night

International College hosted a 2024 International Culture Night on 14 November, a spectacular evening filled with vibrant performances, music, dance, and the highlight of the night—our dazzling Fashion Show, where participants from over 50 nationalities showcased their stunning cultural attire. The event brought together our diverse community, creating a beautiful display of unity and celebration of global cultures.

Cultural Learning Activity: Japanese Traditional Clothing

The Japanese for Communication Program, the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Siam University, assigned second- and third-year students to participate in a cultural learning activity on Japanese traditional clothing. The focus of the activity was hands-on learning through wearing the traditional Yukata, providing students with a deeper understanding of Japanese attire and culture. The event was held on August 21, 2025, at the Center for Arts and Culture, with a warm welcome extended by Mr. Sanya Somprasong, Acting Director of the Center for Arts and Culture. The event also featured a special performance of traditional Thai music, including renditions of beloved Japanese songs such as "Sayonara" and "Sakura."

Local authority collaboration regarding planning and development Bangkok Expo 2025

Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of Siam University, was appointed Chairman of the Steering Committee for Participatory Development of Phasi Charoen District and a member of Phasi Charoen District Steering Committee. Hence, we have participated with the Phasi-Charoen District and the Bangkok Metropolitan Authorities in many programs. An example is the Bangkok Expo 2025, organized from May 15–18, 2025, at the Benjakitti Forest Park Museum Building (MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre). The expo highlights Bangkok’s progress over the past three years under the theme, "We Work, BKK Works – A City of Efficiency, People Building the Future." The exhibition is divided into three zones: Sustainable City Exhibition, Creative City Exhibition, Safe and Convenient City Exhibition. Siam University, led by Professor Emeritus Dr. Chanita Rukpolmuang, Vice President, along with university executives, faculty members, and students, presented “Smart City Innovations” on behalf of the Phasi Charoen District Steering Committee. The Faculty of Engineering showcased several prototypes and innovations, including a prototype electric tricycle motorcycle designed for transporting goods within communities, an automated waste separation machine, a Smart Swaps energy and safety center, and a bio-waste management system that transforms food waste into animal feed products, which was honored with the International Green Gown Award 2024 in the Benefitting Society category

Donkaidee Benjawithee Sin Thin Siam Invitation

As part of Siam-GSB “Youth for Community Development Project,” the Faculty of Communication Arts initiated programs to preserve Thai culture and arts at “Benjarong Village” in Donkaidee Subdistrict Municipality, Krathum Baen District, Samut Sakhon Province. One of the activities of the "Siam Rak Sin, Omsin Rak Thin" project was the “Dress in Thai and Share the Beauty of Thai Culture with the World”, inviting the public to submit pictures of themselves in traditional Thai attire for a chance to win a "Benjawithee Sin Thin Siam" Travel Gift Vouchers. Video clip of this event, held from May to July, 2025, can be visited at https://vt.tiktok.com/ZShRD7f1K/