According to Thammasat University’s “Policy of Energy Conservation Management”, the University has appointed the “Executives and Energy Management Committee” who will be monitor, check, and prepare energy consumptions and wastage reports annually. The Rangsit Center Administrative Division conducts an inspection of the electric power system, both usages and wastages, by visiting the areas where energy wastage has been identified.

Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University understands the importance of energy conservation and efficient use of energy, hence, created a project to measure and monitor the usage and wastage of electricity in the faculty’s building.  Lecture Hall 2 was chosen as the pilot project to assess and monitor the energy used in buildings.  The faculty then use the information obtained for improving the efficiency of energy management.

Evidence #1:  Project to measure and monitor the use of electricity in Lecture Hall 2 at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Evidence #2:  Inspection of electric power system and solving the energy loss

Fundamental factors in the reduction of energy consumption in buildings are users’ behaviors relating to electrical appliances usage. Faculties, Institutes and Departments within Thammasat University are not only recognizing the importance of energy conservation, but also imbedding the guidelines and seeking for best practice in energy consumption.

They have prescribed measures and made certain changes for reducing electricity consumption, such as (a) regulating air conditioner usage, (b) installing automatic air conditioner control systems and pull switches in lamps that are centrally-controlled, and (c) replacing electric appliances with those that are more energy-efficient e.g., LED lamps.

For more information on how the faculties of Thammasat University have planned and implemented according to the guideline and measures in energy consumption, please refer to:

Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – Faculty of Pharmacy
Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – Faculty of Political Sciences
Energy Efficiency Plant to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – Faculty of Economics
Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education
Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – College of Innovation
Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – Puey Ungphakorn School of Development Studies (PSDS)
Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – Faculty of Engineering
Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption – Faculty of Liberal Arts
Plan to substitute light bulbs to LED – Faculty of Sciences and Technology

Related articles and websites:
1. Policy on Energy Conservation Management and Access to Modern Sustainable Energy
2. Notification on Energy Conservation and Management Measures and Guidelines

Since 2012, Thammasat has launched the program to reduce the number of cars and motorcycle used in university and increased the number of sharing bicycles, bicycle routes, and length of bicycle lane. In 2020, Thammasat has more than 1,000 shared bicycles and more than 50 service stations for students and staffs to facilitate commuting. Students and staffs use this non-motorized transport and contribute to reducing theirs as well as the University’s carbon footprint.

It has signed an agreement of cooperation with “Anywheel” to promote the use of shared bicycles to allow and promote the students, staff, and visitors in actively contributing to reducing the use of fossil fuel-powered vehicles within the campus. The University aims to continue promoting the use of bicycles as non-motorized transport (NMT) by adding bicycle lanes. It continually upkeeps and improves pedestrian paths to promote walking which is good for the health.

The results are immensely satisfying.  From January to September 2021, transportation-based carbon emissions within the University decreased from 18,220 kg. to an average of 2,024 kg. per month. The total travel distance of all the shared bicycles were 165,636.18 km. which helped the University residents burn as many as four million kilocalories. When compared with travelling one km. by car, riding a bicycle can reduce the generation of carbon dioxide by up to 110 grams.

Members of the Thammasat community utilize shared bicycles with an average distance of 1.6 km. per trip which is equivalent to a reduction of carbon dioxide generation by 176 grams per trip.

For more information on the memorandum of understanding between Anywheel and Thammasat University, please refer to:
MOU for “Anywheel” Project with Thammasat University – Rangsit Campus

Related articles and websites:
1. Thammasat University Launches Bike Sharing Service for Green Campus
2. Thammasat Launches Bike Sharing Service for Green Campus – QS-GEN
3. Ofo and Mobile recently launched their bicycle-sharing services in Thai universities
4. Thammasat University Facebook – Bike Sharing

As one of the services provided for students and staffs who live on-campus and around campus area, Thammasat University provides free shuttle bus connecting from dormitory areas to the University’s buildings, food courts, and Thammasat Hospital since 2005.  The 10 buses, then, were still using diesel fuel.  In 2010, the University has increased the number of buses to 20 buses and converted them into NGV to comply with the “green university” policy as the first steps toward reducing the carbon emissions.

Thammasat University has a plan to change all 20 shuttle buses serviced in Rangsit Campus from Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) to be Electric Bus in 2021.  80% of these shuttle buses are now completely migrated to electric buses. The University will also provide electric vehicle charging station where the electricity will come from both solar cell and electricity grid. The goal is to convert 100% of shuttle buses to service students and staffs on and off-campus to electric buses by 2022.

Motorcycle is another mean of a more convenient and fast transportation.  The University has partnered with Star 8 (Thailand), Co.Ltd. to provide electric motorcycles for students and staffs to use within the campus as the alternative “low-carbon” mode of transportation.  Electric Motorcycle is another initiative in helping to reduce the carbon emissions and promote the importance of clean energy at Thammasat University.

For more information on EV Buses, please refer to:

1. https://thammasatforsdgs.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/7.2.3-1-draft-detail-contract-20-ev-shuttle-bus-1.pdf
2. https://thammasatforsdgs.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/7.2.3-2-draft-detail-contract-10-ev-bus-1.pdf
3. Project for 20 Electric Shuttle Buses Service in Rangsit Campus

Related articles and websites:
1. EV Shuttle Bus for Thammasat University Personnel
2. Motorcycle Taxis Go Green at Thammasat University
3. Thammasat’s Electric Motorbikes Hit Streets

Thammasat signed MOU agreement with four private companies that will support EV car including charging stations and application, aiming to use this innovation to facilitate users around Thammasat University area. The agreement was signed by Thammasat and other four company directors including Haupcar Co.Ltd., Hyundai Motor (Thailand) Co.Ltd., FOMM (Asia) Co. Ltd., and Evolt Technology Co.Ltd. at Sanya Thammasak Conference Room, Dome Building, Second Floor,  Thammasat University, Tha Prachan Campus.

The University provides 4 electric vehicle charging locations in Rangsit Campus and one station at Dome building, Tha-Prachan Campus to support those who use electric vehicles. Each location has at least one electric vehicle charging station, altogether around 8 stations within the University. A plan in place for end of 2022 is to install three additional charging stations at Rangsit Campus.

The charging station provides programs and tools to collect and analysis driving data, traffic data, and service quality in order to improve the project to be more advanced and sustainable. This has enhanced the use of electric vehicles instead of fossil fuel powered vehicles and reduced air pollution in the campus. In the future, solar energy can be incorporated with the electric vehicle charging stations which will further promote and increase the use of clean energy and reduce the carbon emissions.

For more information on the memorandum of understanding between Thammasat University and the four EV Car companies, please refer to:
MOU with Four EV Car Companies: Haupcar, Hyundai, FOMM and Evolt

In addition to the EV Car, Thammasat University together with private companies provides a three-wheeled 100% electric vehicle ride-sharing service, with an application called “MuvMi”, a new way to get around Tha Prachan campus where parking spaces are very limited. Students, staff, and the general public can book a ride through the application MuvMi and travel around the campus, and the commercial area around the university.

The vehicles used in the project are 100% electric, which is clean energy helping to reduce exhaust fume. The service is available today onward from 07.00-20.00 (might be adjusted according to the situation) and the vehicle charging station is at the basement parking lot (B3).

For more information on the EV Car and the Three Wheeled Electric Vehicle sharing service, please refer to:
1. Thammasat Rangsit Campus Joins Hands with Haup to Provide 10 EV Car Sharing Services
2. Thammasat University Introduces “MUVMI”, a Three Wheeled Electric Vehicle Ride Sharing Service

Related articles and websites:
1. Thammasat Cooperates with Four “Electric Car” Companies Developing Thammasat Smart City – QS-GEN
2. Electric Car Drives “Thammasat Smart City” – Connecting Rangsi and Tha-Prachan Campus
3. Thammasat Conducted Online Training for 50 Teams of Clean Energy Teachers

Thammasat University has several outstanding buildings that are recognized as the highly energy-efficient buildings that adhere to the building design principle for energy conservation, not only at the main campus at Rangsit, but also at Lampang Campus and have plans to upgrade other existing buildings to higher energy efficiency in the near future.

To effectively achieve the goals for the implementation of the renewable energy and alternative energy development (as planned for 2015-2036) as well as further reduce the electricity usage, the Lampang Campus has created a project to install the solar power generation system on the roof (Solar Rooftop) for buildings within the university. The total installed power is around 692.19 kilowatts, supported by the Energy Conservation Promotion Fund through the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE) under the project to promote alternative energy usage.

The upgrade of the buildings toward higher energy efficiency using Solar Rooftop is, not only helping to reduce the energy consumption around the campus, but also provide more stability and stable electricity during the power shortage.  Solar Rooftop is an excellent source of learning for renewable and/or alternate energy for students, staff, as well as the people in the community around the campus.

For more information on the Solar Rooftop at Thammasat University – Rangsit and Lampang Campus, please refer to:
1. Solar Cell Roof Installation in Thammasat Unviersity
2. Solar Rooftop Installation at the Property Management and Sport Center
3. Solar Rooftop Installation at Lampang Campus
4. Solar Tube – Natural Light Tube for Indoor Gymnasium Building at Thammasat Rangsit Campus

Arsomsilp Architect – Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall, Thammasat University

On March 9, 2021, Thammasat University by Thammasat University Library, Faculty of Economics, and the Development Science College Puey Ungphakorn have organized the “2021 Puey Ungphakorn Memorial Day” to honour Professor Dr Puey Ungphakorn. The opening ceremony of Thammasat University Archives was at 100-Year Puey Learning Park Building.

The architectures are designed to be visible as green walls and green spaces around the open walls to create a pleasant learning atmosphere. It allows the use of natural daylight for lighting around and within the hallways to reduce the use of electricity. Energy consumption in the building can be reduced by designing water bodies encircling the building to reduce the temperature of the air that flows into the building. Green space on the roof helps absorb rainwater and block out heat, resulting in an evergreen building that can also serve as a place of recreation.

As the Community of Learning Hub, there are multiple entrances accessing to activity spaces for students to socialize and learn to make friendships. Intending to support and nurture a new generation of teachers and academics to believe in social development and continuous learning, the overall design of the project creates a learning community. The educational space promotes interactions and learning exchanges in a variety of styles while encouraging a sense of community. The building also provides different learning environments, from private spaces for reflection, self-study, or small groups to social spaces for learning through interaction to communal space where learning happens through discussion and conversation. The overall space is flexible enough to accommodate different types of learning activities and emphasize the prayer room as an example of critical learning within the organization.

Related articles and websites:
1. Thammasat University – Rooftop Farm at Puey Park Wins Prestigious Architectural Award
2. Rooftop Organic Garden of the Thammasat University Wins Architizer A + Awards 2020
3. Arsomsilp Architect – Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall, Thammasat University

“Siriwitthayaluck” is the name of the school building of the Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education. Thammasat University, a 4-storey building located near the university’s learning center. The overall design focus on being energy-efficient building, using the high ceiling to improve the air circulation inside the building which significantly reduce the use of air conditions around the learning areas. The transparent roofs were installed to allow the natural sunlight to pass through the hallways, walkways and the oval area on the 1^st floor of the building.

The space in front of the building is for social and learning for small groups, large groups, formal and informal. A fish pond near the sitting area in front of the building was intended to offset the high temperature around the recreation area. 

Adjacent to various buildings around like a Learning Center and Wisit Auksorn Building, the design is therefore “open” to access in all directions and have a walkway to connect to the nearby buildings for more convenient access. “Universal Design” ramps are also made available for students with disabilities.

For more information on the energy-efficient design in the Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education Building, please refer to:
The Architecture of Equality Under the Oval Area of the Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education, Thammasat University

Related articles and websites:
1. Arsomsilp Architect – Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education Buidling
2. Arsomsilp Architect – Study Center, Thammasat University
3. Arsomsilp Architect – Thammasat Innovation Hub

Thammasat University recognizes the importance of energy efficiency and energy conservation; hence, has set a goal that all new and renovation buildings constructed on the campus must be energy efficient.

One of the building that received the “Energy Saving Building Design” awards in 2016 named Wisit- Auksorn. This building was later built and designed under the concept of Thai Green Building Institute (TGBI). This led this building to have functions that fitting well with 8 categories of the TGBI.

(1) Building Management (BM) got full score of 3.
(2) Side and Landscape (SL) got 9 of 16 scores.
(3) Water Conservation (WC) got 4 of 6 scores.
(4) Energy and Atmosphere (ES) got full score of 20.
(5) Materials and Resources (MR) got 3 of 13 scores.
(6) Indoor Environmental Quality (IE) got 7 of 17 scores.
(7) Environmental Protection (EP) got 3 of 5 scores, and
(8) Green Innovation (GI) got full score of 5.
In summary, this building had got 54 scores, which is in the range of “GOLD Class” presented by TGBI.

Energy-efficient renovation and building at Thammasat

The design of this building allows the University to reduce the usage of electricity for lighting and air conditioning; hence, able to reduce the energy consumption by around 43% better than the BEC standards. The distinctive designs cover the installation of transparent roof and the concrete slabs which allow the natural light to pass evenly throughout the building, the orienting of the building from north to south to improve ventilation, and the vertical sunshades and 65 mm.-thick insulated inner walls made of fibre cement boards which are used to prevent excessive sunlight and heat from entering the building.

Related articles and websites:
1. Arsomsilp Community and Environment Architect – Thammasat University
2. Arsomsilp Architect – Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education Building
3. Arsomsilp Architect – Thammasat Innovation Hub

Thammasat University has published a notification of the “Policy for Energy Conservation Management and Access to Modern Sustainable Energy” to comply with the Energy Conservation Promotion Act B.E. 2535 (1992) which requires owners who control buildings to provide energy management in the buildings by preparing policies on energy conservation goals, plans, and methods. 

The policy ensures that all renovations and/or new buildings are following energy efficiency standards and use the most optimized way in planning for energy consumption in all buildings.  It stretches (in item #2, #4, #7 and #9) that all constructions, renovations and expansion of the building in Thammasat University must adhere to the building design principle for energy conservation and must take into account energy efficiency as a primary factor.

The University will make annual targets in the improvement of energy efficiency and has designated an “Energy Management Committee” to monitor, check and prepare energy management reports to present to the Ministry of Energy on a yearly basis.

Thammasat University has several outstanding buildings that are recognized as the highly energy-efficient buildings that adhere to the building design principle for energy conservation such as the “Wisit-Auksorn” Building which has won the “Energy Saving Building Design Awards”, the “Siriwitthayaluck” Building of the Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education which flawlessly combined the energy-efficient principle with the concept of universal design, and last by not least, the “Puey Centenary” Hall.

Thammasat University is heading towards becoming a leader in the field of clean energy.  Its vision is to serve as a ‘learning center’ and a ‘model for energy conservation’ with various replicable methods such as converting from fossil-fuel powered to electric vehicles, utilization of energy-efficient innovations, energy-efficient building design and many more.

Please see the “Policy for Energy Conservation Management and Access to Modern Sustainable Energy” here.