HIGHLIGHTS

• Thammasat University launches the “TU Green Office” initiative to strengthen environmental standards and embed sustainable practices across faculties and departments, supporting the University’s broader sustainability strategy and SDG commitments.
• The initiative establishes a foundation for real institutional change, with the Green Office framework serving as a practical mechanism to translate sustainability policies into everyday operations and develop pilot units as models for the wider Thammasat community.
• Strong engagement from the university community signals readiness for action, with 103 participants joining the workshop and departments expressing interest in applying Green Office principles to create measurable sustainability outcomes.

On 28 January 2026, the Quality Development and Sustainability Division of Thammasat University, in collaboration with the Centre for SDG Research and Support (SDG Move), hosted an online workshop titled “Strengthening Foundational Knowledge and Driving Pilot Units towards a Green Office (TU Green Office).” This event marks a significant milestone in elevating the University’s environmental standards for the current year.

Strategic Foundation and Vision

The workshop focused on laying a robust groundwork for sustainable practices:

• Strategic Vision: Asst. Prof. Chol Bunnag (Assistant Rector for Quality Development and Sustainability) presented the vision for “Green Office under the University Strategy.” He emphasised that the Green Office is a vital mechanism for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that “The University cannot achieve excellence in sustainability if its faculties and departments have not yet reached that standard.” This aligns with the vision of the Rector, Professor Dr Supasawad Chatchawan, who seeks to foster “real change” at the departmental level rather than merely pursuing rankings.
• Standards & Best Practices: Mr Tossapol Thibuanphan (Senior Researcher at SDG Move) provided an in-depth briefing on Green Office criteria, alongside Best Practices to ensure that various departments can implement these measures effectively.

The session concluded with an explanation of the criteria and procedures for selecting the first cohort of “Pilot Units,” which will serve as sustainability models for the rest of the University.

Success and Reception

The workshop received an enthusiastic response from the Thammasat community, with 103 participants attending—surpassing the original registration target of 83. Furthermore, over 38 participants have already submitted evaluation forms, reflecting a high level of alertness and readiness to drive the Green Office policy forward.

Voice of the Participants:

• “Extremely beneficial for practical implementation towards sustainable development.”
• “I fully agree with establishing pilot units to serve as models.”
• “Gained additional knowledge that can be practically applied to our work.”