The University periodically checks water quality in the canals around the University to meet the water quality standards in Type 5 surface water sources according to the criteria of The Pollution Control Department. Water samples are taken from various areas within the University, such as water sources near student dormitories, education buildings, sports centers, and food centers.

The University values water quality management within the University because water bodies in the University are considered as a part of the lower Chao Phraya River area that will eventually flow into the Gulf of Thailand.

Using electronic document system

The University has developed an electronic document system to reduce the use of paper. The e-document system allows documents to be circulated quickly and easily stored. The reduced use of paper also decrease the storage space for paper.

Amount of paper use tracking

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, several agencies in the University allow their personnel to work at home and rely more on online meetings. This indirectly leads to a reduction in paper use. Many agencies have started tracking the use of paper to encourage the personnel to use the resources mindfully and raise their awareness on the value of resources.

Statistical information on paper use of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning

Comparison of paper withdrawal of the Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources

Thammasat University has publicized knowledge to external communities to encourage the public to prepare for climate change that may result in changes in seasons and frequent disease outbreaks, requiring a change in lifestyle of every community. Agencies within the University have created projects to help the public be prepared for these plausible changes.

In addition to the electric motorcycles, the University also promotes the use of electric vehicles as shuttle buses in the University and service buses for the staff.

A priority of Thammasat University in sustainable development Goals is the transportation system within the University. Bicycle-sharing project is a project to help reduce emissions of greenhouse gas which is a cause of global warming. Anywheel is the company that was chosen to service shared bicycles in the University. Anywheel, which was established in Singapore,  has been authorized by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore to provide bicycle-sharing service. Anywheel bicycle-sharing project was launched in Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus on November 11, 2020 and has been honored by the rector, Associate Professor Gasinee Witoonchart, in presiding over the launch of the project.

Thammasat University currently has more than 1000 shared bicycles and more than 50 stations in service in almost all the popular landmarks to accommodate the students and staff.

As a result,from January until September 2021, carbon emission due to transportation within the University decreased by 18,220 kg, averaged to 2,024 kg per month. The total travel distance of all the shared bicycles were 165,636.18 km, which in terms of health, burns as many as 4 million kcal.

When compared wwith traveling 1 km by car, riding a bicycle can reduce the production of carbon dioxide by up to 110 g

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.