HIGHLIGHTS

• SDGs at the Core: Thammasat has embedded the UN SDGs into its strategic plan (2022–2027), aiming to become Thailand’s top-ranked SDG university (UG10).
• University-Wide Integration: SDGs are integrated across all missions—teaching (target: 90% of programmes), research (target: 60% SDG-linked publications), operations (sustainable campus and Green Office), and community outreach (via SDG Move and local partnerships).
• Structured Implementation: Progress is driven by Strategy 3.7 and a dedicated SDG Driving Committee, ensuring systematic execution and alignment across all units.
• Transparent, Measurable Progress: Clear targets, including a 95-point goal in THE Impact Rankings by 2027, reflect Thammasat’s commitment to measurable and impactful sustainability leadership.

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In an era where the world faces multifaceted challenges—from environmental crises and social inequality to economic instability—sustainable development is no longer just an option; it’s become essential for every part of society. Thammasat University, as a leading educational institution with a long-standing dedication to being a “University for the People,” recognises its vital role in helping Thai and global society move towards a sustainable future.

That’s why Thammasat has made the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—a globally recognised development framework—the very heart and foundation of its operations. This is clearly laid out in the “Thammasat University Strategic Plan No. 13 (2022-2027), Revised for Fiscal Year 2025.” This strategic plan acts like a powerful compass, guiding the university’s future efforts to align with its vision and mission of creating lasting value for society.

An Ambitious Goal to Becoming Thailand’s Top SDG University

At Thammasat, we don’t see the SDGs as just global aspirations or distant targets. Instead, they are an urgent mission that we must achieve concretely to positively impact Thailand and the global community. With this strong belief, we’ve set a clear and highly ambitious goal: to be ranked #1 nationally in SDG evaluation (UG10). This is a key international indicator that shows a university’s capability and success in driving the sustainability agenda. This goal isn’t just an ambition; it also reflects our strong determination to lead sustainable development among Thai higher education institutions. It underscores that Thammasat University is ready to mobilise all its strengths—whether it’s knowledge, people, or resources—to bring about genuine positive change for society and the environment.

A Systematic Approach: Clear Strategies and Mechanisms

Thammasat University’s commitment to advancing the SDGs isn’t just talk. It’s deeply woven into our operational structure and management processes to ensure every activity and operation supports our sustainability goals. We’ve integrated this objective into “Strategy 3.7: Promoting Excellence in Sustainability by Driving University Sustainable Development (SDGs),” which is part of our third main strategy focused on fostering happiness and sustainability for the Thammasat community. What’s more, to ensure effective and clearly managed progress, the university has specifically set up an “SDGs Driving Committee.” This committee plays a crucial role in overseeing, planning, and systematically and continuously pushing forward SDG implementation according to our plans and targets.

Integrating SDGs Across Every Part of the University

Thammasat University firmly believes that true sustainability starts with nurturing awareness and knowledge right here on campus. That’s why we’ve comprehensively integrated the SDGs into all our core university missions, including:

Teaching and Learning: Thammasat is dedicated to reviewing and developing curricula at all levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate. We have a clear target: 90% of all programmes must include content or activities that promote understanding and support the SDGs by 2027. This ensures all our students gain a deep understanding of sustainability issues. Alongside this, we promote the “SDGs Leadership Project,” a special initiative aimed at developing graduates and students into visionary change-makers who deeply grasp sustainability issues and are ready to apply their knowledge to solve societal problems.

Research and Innovation: The university is committed to actively promoting and tracking research related to the SDGs. Our goal is for 60% of published research to be linked to the SDGs by 2027. This highlights our focus on creating knowledge and innovation that isn’t just academic progress, but also directly addresses society’s sustainability challenges at local, national, and global levels.

Policy and Operations: Thammasat will push every university unit to operate with sustainability principles in mind across all areas. We promote the concept of a “Sustainable Campus,” which covers efficient energy use, waste management, resource conservation, and creating an environmentally friendly environment. Additionally, we support efforts to obtain “Green Office” certification to make our administrative operations even more environmentally friendly.

Academic Services and Outreach: The university will continuously raise awareness and promote understanding of the SDGs through various activities, such as SDG exhibitions, seminars, and workshops. We’ll also develop the “National SDG Knowledge Hub (SDG Move)” into a key national resource where the public and various organisations can easily access SDG-related information and research. Furthermore, we foster sustainable collaboration between university campuses and local communities. This allows for mutual learning and simultaneous improvements in community quality of life.

Measurable and Transparent for True Sustainability

Thammasat places significant importance on concretely and transparently measuring our progress in driving the SDGs, using clear and widely accepted international and national indicators. We closely monitor international university sustainability rankings, such as the THE Impact Rankings, where we’ve set a total score target of 95 by 2027 to reflect our leadership in sustainability on the global stage. What’s more, we regularly track detailed internal indicators that monitor SDG projects and activities across all university units. This ensures that every step we take genuinely leads us towards our goals.

Thammasat University continues to uphold its long-standing motto, “For the People,” which has always been the heart and soul of the university. Our current and future drive towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is therefore a continuation of this noble aspiration, set against the backdrop of the challenges and opportunities the world faces. Through the collective cooperation of everyone in the Thammasat community—our faculty, staff, students, and alumni—we will continuously play an essential role in creating a truly sustainable Thai and global society.