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Thammasat Solar Rooftop

Thammasat University recognizes the importance of adaptation to changes due to global warming, so we have contributed to the reduction of carbon emissions by increasing the proportion of electricity from clean energy and reducing the proportion of energy from fossil fuels. Currently, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus has installed the Solar Rooftop system on building roofs, which has the electricity production capacity of 6.27 MW. During 2020, this solar energy system produced 7,554 MW of electricity, accounting for 10% of the total electricity consumption of University. This is equivalent to 4,074 tCO2e reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, comparable to carbon absorption from as many as 4,238 perennial trees*. These numbers will keep rising if we can reduce the use of fossil fuels from coal or natural gas and make a continuous progress in conversion to electricity from clean energy and increasing the production capacity until the University can completely rely on renewable energy.


*This is calculated from the average carbon absorption of the perennial trees in tropical forests with the average age of carbon adsorption of 40 years/tree.

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Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall as Sustainable Building Learning Center

Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall is a learning center on building design that reduces greenhouse gas emission and adaptation to climate change. The design of Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall includes simulating a catchment area in a form of rice terraces and growing plants on the building to optimize cultivation area and serve as learning area for the public.

Converting carbons to edible

Vegetables has been planted in the rooftop urban farm of Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall with the concept of “converting carbons to edibles”, which is to grow vegetables that absorb carbon dioxide during their growth. Fertilizers used in the park are made of composts, such as twigs and leaves from tree trimming in the University, which have been digested. This reduces the use of chemical fertilizers and carbon emissions from fertilizer production process. The compost fertilizers are the main source of minerals for trees and plants in the University which also help reduce the amount of organic waste. In 2009 – 2011, the University can produce up to 120 tons of compost fertilizers.

In addition, food waste on campus is turned into liquid biological fertilizer for use within the University in order to reduce the amount of food waste from each building and to build awareness on waste sorting. Since the project started in 2020, 520 cubic meters of biological fertilizer has been produced.

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Biochar has also been produced from twigs with diameters of more than 5 inches with a production capacity of 50 kilograms per month.

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Smart City Design Principles for university development

Thammasat University prioritizes the developments following the Smart City Design Principles. Considering the students and staff living together in the University as a type of community, Thammasat University has introduced digital systems to facilitate and monitor several environmental markers to ensure wellbeing of the community. These Smart City Design Principles will help reduce unnecessary activities and improve information management, such as managing the data on transportation and resource usage, which can promote behaviors that reduce carbon footprints.

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Climate Action: Water level tracking for flood prevention

Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus locates in a lowland watershed area, and Thammasat University Tha Prachan Campus is adjacent to Chao Phraya River; both of which are considered areas at risk of flooding. The University pays attention to the importance of adaptation to cope with natural disasters and severe weather that may arise due to climate change, especially flooding. The University constantly checks and modifies the water level in water bodies on campus to ensure the safety of buildings, belongings, and all Thammasat community members.

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Stop logs installation practice to prevent flooding

However, when making water management plan, the University also takes in to account the communities outside the University so that the plan does not create a negative impact on the surrounding communities because we believe that disaster and water resource management matters to everyone in the lower Chao Phraya River area.

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PM2.5 Measurement Innovation by Faculty of Engineering, TU

Phromsurin Bhuddhamwong, a third-year undergraduate student from Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Enginering, with supervision and financial support of Lecturer Watchara Amasiri from Faculty of Enginering, developed TSE Air Quality Indicator (TSE AirQ) to monitor air pollution level inside Thammasat University, providing an access to accurate pollution data and raising awareness on wearing protective masks in Thammasat community.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

Thammasat University focuses developing safe and sustainable campuses to promote work-life balance among the Thammasat community as well as to allow the public an access to green spaces close to nature. The University has issued a policy on safety management, developed sustainable transportation system in the University, and provided safe and accessible public spaces.

Thammasat University has created road and transportation system that can accommodate all modes of transportations: walking, bicycles, motorcycles, service shuttles and private cars. The University ensures that the students and staff can choose the mode of transportation that suits their situations without fearing for their own safety. Designated covered walkways, crosswalks, and bike lanes are created all around the campuses to reduce the chance of road accidents and encourage the reduction of car use. A system of service shuttles runs around through all the main places on campus. Some portion of the service shuttles on campus has been converted to electric vehicles. This change is an attempt of the University in reducing the environmental impact.

Thammasat University Rangsit Campus focuses on balancing the use of space on campus. About half of the Rangsit Campus is still green space which can be used for recreation and exercise purposes and allows the students, staff, and the public to live a balanced life in nature. Among the developed space, the University focuses on providing spaces for sports and recreational activities to encourage everyone in the Thammasat Community to achieve balance between working/studying and personal life.

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Multidisciplinary development of 3D-printed prosthetic eyes

Many people say that eyes are the window to the heart, but eyes are more important than that. When we just woke up, we must open our eyes first before getting out of bed to do other activities. Eyes are, therefore, important because they make us see and perceive things that happen around us. But for those who lost their eyes, either due to congenital disability or an accident, they not only cannot see but also suffer in terms of individual image, social interaction, and other opportunities.

The ‘Prosthetic Eye Center’ of Thammasat University Hospital provides ocular prostheses to people who have lost their eyes free of charge, under the policy proposed by Assoc. Prof. Gasinee Witoonchart, the Rector of Thammasat University, while serving as the Vice Rector for Planning and Quality Development and the acting Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University in 2015. The project was initially supported by Bangkok Bank with the funding of 600,000 THB together with extra supports from Prof. Dr. Sittichai Koontongkaew, D.D.S.​ And Assoc. Prof. Lady​Amporn​Sukhonthamarn, M.D..

The Prosthetic Eye Center has adopted a multidisciplinary approach, with the joint effort from ophthalmologists, dentists, and engineers, to create 3D-printed ocular prosthesis that matches the real eye and requires less time to produce. “In creating permanent ocular prosthesis, a lot of time is required to draw the sclera and the pupil that perfectly match the other eye”, Adj. Prof. Dr. Sakchai Wongkittirak, M.D., the Director of Thammasat Eye Center said.

In the multidisciplinary development process, the ophthalmologists will assess the type of prosthetic eye that is suitable for each case. Then the engineers implement 3D printing technology, starting by scanning the patient’s eye to capture the color of the pupil and the blood vessels in the sclera which are unique. The 3D printer will adjust the color of the prosthetic eye to match the real eye.  The 3D-printed ocular prostheses are produced using the material used in dentures, which thus requires the supervision by dentists.

The 3D-printed prosthetic eyes can be completed in a matter of hours, allowing them to be used while the patients are waiting for their permanent ocular prosthesis. The 3D-printed temporary prosthetic eyes do not have any negative effect, can be worn for a long period of time, and can be taken out to clean in the same way as contact lenses. If these 3D-printed prosthetic eyes are developed to be more durable, there are chances that they can be used as permanent ocular prostheses.

The 3D-printed prosthetic eyes innovation has won a national-level excellence award in service innovation from the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission On 16 September 2020. Thammasat Eye Center received this award for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the Center won an award from ‘music therapy during phacoemulsification surgery’ from the Thammasat Cataract Center.

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Super AI Engineer Development Program

Nowadays, AI plays a role in virtually every industry and is a great opportunity for Thailand to build the economy on technology and innovations. Thailand possesses a lot of talents in the AI field, which will be a strong base for our competition on the global scale, especially now that the government has expressed their support in the development of AI by partnering with higher education institutions, the private sector, and professional associations, in establishing “the National AI team”.

On 14 Sep 2021, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation joined forces with Thammasat University and a network of more than 45 organizations in establishing the ‘Thai AI Consortium’ which was the first of its kind in Thailand. The Ministry also allocates a budget to support AI knowledge and manpower development through the ‘Super AI Engineer’ Project with the expectation to create AI experts that will drive the industry. On the same day, Thammasat University and the alliances also jointly witnessed the signing of a ‘Memorandum of Cooperation on digital knowledge management and AI skill certification and development’ to create the ‘AI Academy Alliance’.

Prof. Dr. Thanaruk Theeramunkong, the President of the Artificial Intelligence Association of Thailand and a lecturer at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology Thammasat University, explained that the goals of AI Academy Alliance are to prepare the resources, personnel, and a systematic knowledge management in artificial intelligence technology for AI technology development in Thailand. This Alliance will serve as the ‘center’ where all sectors can come together to exchange knowledge and resources, which will ultimately advance the AI industry in Thailand. This cooperation is the first and an important step for creating and supporting new talents in AI that will help drive the manufacturing industry and the service sector.

In addition to the establishment of “the National AI team”, Thammasat University has supported and powered the AI circle in Thailand by establishing the ‘Thammasat AI Center’ and the ‘Artificial Intelligence Skill Development Institute’ to create innovators who will pioneer the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology in Thailand.

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U2T Hackathon by Faculty of Public Health, TU

Faculty of Public Health, Thammasat University has been commissioned by the Rector to organize a Hackathon under the Integrated Subdistrict Economic and Social Enhancement Project (U2T) for the Central region during May–December 2021. The main skill development activity for the participants is to brainstorm on actual problems and requirements to create innovative solutions that are appropriate for the context through community-integrated learning in 753 sub-districts of 18 provinces. The theme of this Hackathon is “Innovations to Drive Local Economy” in 4 aspects, which are Creative Economy, Health Care Technology, Circular Economy, and Art and Culture.

There were 112 teams that participated in the Hackathon, 5 of which were selected as the representatives of the Central region. These teams were paired up with mentors from 5 agencies under the supervision of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

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For more information: https://tu.ac.th/thammasat-090864-u2t-hackathon-2021

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Hackathon by Rangsit Campus Administration Division

Thammasat University together with AIS has established Sustainable Development Goals Lab (SDG Lab) at Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus to serve as a laboratory space for projects that aim to solve problems in global warming, climate change and sustainable development by focusing on small projects that require small budget but can create a large impact. The SDG Lab strives to create sustainability and develop as a space for experiments and hands-on practices for innovators in order to support innovation development and application of technological solutions to environmental problems in various dimensions.

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Rangsit Campus Administration Division encourages students and the public to participate in concept proposal presentations for prototypes or devices to solve problems due to global warming and climate change with concept frameworks that are consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations as a part of “Thammasat SDGs Lab Climation Hackathon”. Concept proposals with a potential of further development will be implemented in SDG Lab at Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall. This year’s Hackathon took place on 3 – 4 April 2021 at Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus.

for more information: https://bit.ly/30tlXk8