King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has received activities that use sustainable land that will result in the use of environmentally friendly resources that affect nature, especially the conservation of knowledgeable communities and the improvement of death in the university, restoration and conservation of natural areas. KMUTT improves natural areas within the university, such as the part of the trees in the green area. Thank you for planting trees and forest areas. Together with students can do and the community to create an area that will help reduce pollution contamination. To support and support within the university area of ​​the sustainable water management project This project, the most important water management within the university includes data collection of food airlines and tree care and use of continuous wastewater treatment systems to reuse water again to balance water resources. The use of resources that do not need to learn and create the environment. The university has and the curriculum of sustainable land use, focusing on Emphasizing knowledge for students who are important in agriculture that is important to green areas and efficient resource management. Students and have the opportunity to learn through practical training. Part of applying knowledge within the university and in the community sustainably.

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has a clear policy to become a Green & Clean Campus university and has a policy to develop a new area of ​​King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 136 rai, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province, into a green area and a mangrove conservation area, including a conservation area for local animals and plants, which is the development of the area into a mangrove learning center that will lead to the development of Net Zero Campus / Carbon neutrality Campus in the future. The pioneering of the restoration of the area to be a green area, abundant, a habitat and nursery for young aquatic animals, a food source for the community, and development into a mangrove ecosystem learning center of the university in the future, including being a central area for the university to carry out various projects for the benefit of both the university and nearby communities. To promote the creation of green areas and awareness and cherish forest resources, which will be a path to conservation and knowing how to use natural resources worthwhile, including to create a society of participation among executives, students and personnel. To have a sense of energy conservation, environment, safety (Green Heart) and prepare to be a Change Agent who will bring knowledge and understanding in energy conservation, environment, safety to disseminate and expand to the community and society.

Additional evidence link:

1. https://pr.kmutt.ac.th/pr2/category/whos-news/2020/11/
2. https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raSWetGnBgg

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi: Sustainable Food Growing on Campus

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is committed to developing sustainable food growing practices on campus, which is an important part of promoting environmental sustainability and truly benefiting the university community. Sustainable food growing not only helps to create food security but also reduces environmental impacts through environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

1. Efficient use of space and resources

KMUTT has allocated some areas of the university as ecological farming areas, using various growing techniques such as vertical gardening, greenhouse farming, or hydroponics, which help to maximize the efficiency of land and water usage, while reducing the use of chemicals, with an emphasis on using organic fertilizers produced on campus.

2. Promoting learning and research

Sustainable food growing on campus is also part of creating learning experiences for students and staff. The university organizes research projects on resource-saving growing techniques and increasing agricultural productivity to give students the opportunity to experiment. This learning fosters new innovations that can be applied to sustainable agriculture in society at large.

          3. Building communities and self-reliance

Growing food on campus is another way to help create a closer community among KMUTT members, such as organizing joint harvesting activities or exchanging knowledge about planting and caring for plants, which creates self-reliance and understanding about sustainable resource use in society.

          4. Using produce in daily life

Produce grown on campus will be used in the university’s cafeteria, allowing everyone to eat fresh, chemical-free food. In addition, surplus produce is sold to students and staff at affordable prices, supporting the circular economy in the community and reducing waste.

          5. Leadership in sustainable agriculture

KMUTT is committed to being a leader in creating knowledge and sustainable agricultural methods that can be disseminated and expanded in other communities, focusing on working with organizations that support environmental approaches, as well as promoting collaborative learning with public and private institutions to apply the knowledge and techniques developed at the university to the community and national level.

Inside KMUTT

KMUTT has a project to create food security for students, personnel, and communities for well-being. Good food for students, personnel, and areas responsible for the target group by personnel and students to assist in the operation and practice skills/experience by adhering to the philosophy of sufficiency economy The area is allocated according to the activities that occur. Part 1 Organic vegetable gardening in the student dormitory area. so that students or staff can eat. Part 2 Organic vegetable gardening. To trade for personnel within and the community by using fertilizer from the leaves and branches in the university to compost as fertilizer for the cultivation of such vegetable gardens.

Distribution to personnel within the university.
The yield from the cultivation of vegetables in the kitchen garden is more than 200 kg.

Outside KMUTT

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi led by the Sustainable Activities Promotion Group (EESH) and bio-fermented water from food waste from the biogas production of KMUTT.along with handing out a manual on growing organic vegetables to give to the people in the Lang Suan Thon community The seeds of the Green Heart student group received donations from people all over Thailand. through various media channels and online groups To be donated to 15 communities around the university to grow vegetables in a non-toxic kitchen garden for consumption and help reduce expenses during the Covid-19 situation.

Growing Valentine’s Day, grow vegetables for each other to eat. Creating sustainable food security

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has a clear policy towards becoming a sustainable university in line with the SDGs 2030 target. The university has therefore launched the project “Because We Care Valentine, Growing Vegetables for Eating” by encouraging the KMUTT community to grow organic vegetables for consumption and help reduce expenses in order to create food security. To be a Change Agent and have a Green Heart in bringing knowledge and understanding in energy conservation, environment, and safety to disseminate and expand to the community and society, which will result in good results for the country in the future. In addition, KMUTT also aims to create a learning system and instill awareness in students at all levels in using knowledge to help the community and society through activities that require hands-on practice to see tangible results.

We Change, Our City Changes, Our World is Sustainable on World Environment Day 2024

BKK EXPO 2024 The city can change because of you  under the theme “Our Land Our Future We are Generation Restoration” to create awareness of the importance of the ecosystem and various environmental issues, increase green space, and also be a part of youth development to have environmental conservation awareness along with sustainable community development in line with the philosophy of sufficiency economy. Saplings and planting materials to be delivered to the public and visitors at the “BKK EXPO 2024: The City Can Change Because of You” event to increase green spaces within their own areas.

The organic compost of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has been developed to support sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture by using natural raw materials that can be found locally, such as vegetable scraps, leaves, and food scraps from the university’s cafeteria, through
a composting process that focuses on reducing waste and reusing it effectively. The highlight of KMUTT’s organic compost is the use of natural microorganisms
to accelerate the decomposition process, resulting in a fertilizer rich in nutrients and free from chemicals, suitable for soil nourishment and promoting plant growth.
It also helps improve soil structure, reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers, and helps restore the environment. KMUTT encourages students and staff to participate in the production and use of this organic compost in the university’s agricultural areas to create a sustainable resource cycle.

“Bee Park” Native Bee and Pollinator Research Center, KMUTT Ratchaburi, elevates Thai honey, improves quality of life, reduces inequality among Thai farmers

The Native Honeybee and Pollinator Research Center is part of the Bee Park, located within King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. Over the years, the center has studied and researched native bees and pollinators, resulting in the production of high-quality bees, elevating Thai honey, improving the quality of life, and reducing inequality among Thai farmers.

Additional evidence link:
1. https://www.kmutt.ac.th/en/about-kmutt/vision/
2.https://www.banmuang.co.th/news/bangkok/386697
3. https://mgronline.com/science/detail/9650000119702

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has initiated and implemented various projects to preserve and expand biodiversity in the university ecosystem, recognizing the importance of biodiversity in enhancing environmental balance and sustainable community development. These projects are designed to promote sustainable and nature-friendly resource use. Creating and maintaining green spaces on the university campus. KMUTT has allocated some areas on the university campus as green spaces and forest areas, including planting native trees and plants that attract local animals to live in these areas. In addition to planting trees, the university also focuses on maintaining these forest areas continuously to maintain the balance of the ecosystem and as a space for students and staff to study and research about the environment and nature. Creating water sources for living things The university has developed wetlands and water sources in many places on the university campus to create a suitable environment for aquatic animals, aquatic plants, and other organisms that mainly rely on water. These water sources not only increase the diversity of life in the area, but also help in collecting rainwater and maintaining the balance of water resources on the university campus, making the university’s water ecosystem sustainable.

Birds in King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (BangKhunThien Area)

A map to recommend various bird watching spots within the area of ​​KMUTT Bang Khun Thian, created by students and staff who love bird watching.

Increasing green space within the university

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has various activities to increase green spaces within the university, such as planting trees in various areas, whether they are local trees for conservation or planting crops for agriculture, etc., consisting of:

Development of Mangrove Planting Project Area in Honor of the Monarchy King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)

The development of the mangrove forest area of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in the area used to be a coastal fishing industry. Later, the landowner donated this land to the university. When taken care of by the university, initiated the development of the area by organizing the monthly mangrove planting project, the Youth Power Planting Project, New Seedlings, and Sustainable Hearts on World Environment Day 2024, led by the Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Management Center (EESH). The results of such operations can be expanded to the community, which is one of the university’s missions in terms of participation in showing corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a change agent who will bring knowledge and understanding in energy conservation, environment, and safety to disseminate and expand the results to create benefits for society and the country in the future.

KMUTT and VNU Asia Pacific join in the reforestation and seedling cultivation activities.

KMUTT and VNU Asia Pacific joined the reforestation, seedling cultivation, carbon reduction, and social return activity. On December 21, 2022, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, together with VNU Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., organized the “KMUTT unites to plant 200,000 saplings to honor His Majesty the King 2022” activity under the pilot project of VNU Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. VNU CARBON NEUTRALITY 2040 Project: Growing Saplings, Increasing Forests for a Sustainable Future, 2nd time, led by KMUTT executives, Asst. Prof. Suchada Chaisawat, Director of EESH Center, Physical Resource Management Office, KMUTT Bang Khun Thian, KMUTT community and executives of VNU Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. and the operation team planted 7,010 mangrove trees at the area of ​​King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province. VNU Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. has supported 5,000 mangrove saplings, totaling 50,000 baht. This activity is organized to conserve and restore the nation’s resources to their completeness and create ecological balance, as well as help reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, this activity also responds to the sustainable development goals policy that focuses on and drives net-zero carbon emission projects in a tangible way to give back to society and our world. This activity is in line with the goals of SDGs 2030, Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development; Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems; and Goal 17: Build networks for sustainable development.

Forest Love Planting on World Forest and Water Day 2023

Forest Love Planting on the occasion of Forest Day and World Water Day 2023 On March 22, 2023, the Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Management Center (EESH Center) in collaboration with the Office of Physical Resources Management, KMUTT Bang Khun Thian Campus organized the Forest Love Planting activity on the occasion of Forest Day and World Water Day 2023, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwit Saetia, President, along with executives, students, personnel, and the KMUTT community joining in planting trees, growing mangrove saplings, and planting 730 mangrove trees at the new area of ​​King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province. The activity was organized to conserve and restore the nation’s resources to their fullness and create ecological balance, as well as reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the implementation of such activities also responds to the policy of sustainable development goals that focus on and drive net-zero carbon emissions projects in a tangible way to be a part of giving back to society and our world. This activity promotes Sustainable Development Goals 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 13: Raise awareness of the importance of finite resources, including preparing for climate change and its impacts; Goal 14: Conserve water and marine resources; and Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mangrove planting in March 2024

Mangrove Forest Planting in March 2024 On March 27, 2024, the Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Management Center (EESH Center) in collaboration with the Office of Physical Resources Management, KMUTT Bang Khun Thian Campus organized the Mangrove Forest Planting activity in March. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwit Saetia, President, along with executives, students, personnel and the KMUTT community, joined in planting 200 mangrove saplings and planting 1,200 mangrove trees. They also walked around the area and ecosystems around Plot 3 and Plot 4, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province. The activity was organized to conserve and restore the nation’s resources to their fullness and create ecological balance. It also helps reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions and maintain the ecological balance of the area. At the same time, the implementation of this activity also responds to the policy of sustainable development goals that focus on and drive the net-zero carbon emission project in a tangible way as part of giving back to society and our world. This activity promotes Sustainable Development Goals 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 13: Raise awareness of the importance of finite resources, including preparing for climate change and its impacts; Goal 14: Conserve water and marine resources; and Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mangrove planting in February 2024

Mangrove Forest Planting in February 2024 On 28 February 2024, the Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Management Center (EESH Center) in collaboration with the Office of Physical Resources Management, KMUTT Bang Khun Thian Campus organized the Mangrove Forest Planting activity in February. The activity was attended by executives, students, personnel and the KMUTT community. They planted 480 mangrove saplings and 1,800 mangrove trees in a new area, Plot 4, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province. The activity was organized to conserve and restore the nation’s resources to their original state and create ecological balance. It also helps reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions and maintain the ecological balance of the area. The implementation of this activity also responds to the policy of the sustainable development goals that focus on and drive the net-zero carbon emission project in a tangible way to give back to society and our world. This activity supports the Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Human Communities, Goal 13: Raise awareness of the importance of limited resources. This includes preparing for climate change and its impacts, Goal 14: Conserve water and marine resources, and Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

KMUTT organizes a forest planting activity to honor Her Majesty the Queen on National Mother’s Day
KMUTT organizes a forest planting activity to honor Her Majesty the Queen on National Mother’s Day. King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, represented by the Office of Physical Resource Management, KMUTT Bang Khun Thian (PMO Bang Khun Thian), in collaboration with the KMUTT Student Financial Assistance Group and the Energy, Environment, Safety and Health Center (EESH Center), organized a forest planting activity to honor Her Majesty the Queen on the auspicious occasion of her 91st birthday on August 12, 2023, to express gratitude and honor Her Majesty. The activity was led by executives, personnel, and Green Heart student leaders under the seminar project for undergraduate scholarship students of Phra Chom Klao Diamond for the academic year 2023, totaling more than 100 people. They planted trees such as the Krating tree, the Sea fig tree, the Indian cork tree, the Indian cork tree, and the Rui tree to increase green space inside. KMUTT Bang Khun Thian, 50 trees. In addition, they planted mangrove forests, mangrove saplings, and 2,000 saltwater trees at the new area of ​​King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province on August 6-7, 2023. This activity was organized to conserve and restore the nation’s resources to their completeness and create ecological balance. It also helps reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, this activity also responds to the policies of the sustainable development goals that focus on and drive net-zero carbon emissions projects in a tangible way to be a part of giving back to society and our world. This activity promotes the Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Human Communities, Goal 13: Raise awareness of the importance of limited resources, and prepare for climate change and the impacts of global warming, Goal 14: Conserve water and marine resources, and Goal 15: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Additional evidence link:

1. https://www.facebook.com/Energy-Environment-Safety-and-Health-EESH-302822373108704/
2. https://www.kmutt.ac.th/category/news/featured-news/
3. https://pr.kmutt.ac.th/pr2/category/whos-news/2020/11/
4. https://www.kmutt.ac.th/news/
5. https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/birds-in-king-mongkuts-university-of-technology-thonburi-bangkhunthien-area/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGevS1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRvAQS9Kd7lwfpY0npqqzF3ZqDWRTIjwKW5p8IJ2uiS2ykEZBmPjSa7-2w_aem_0fyj20GiDoII0MEt1KdEOQ
6. https://eesh.kmutt.ac.th/archives/80588
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYRlyaYOZXI
8. https://eesh.kmutt.ac.th/archives/79942
9. https://eesh.kmutt.ac.th/archives/83002

On 28-29 January 2023, the Learning Development Center for All Ages, KMUTT Ratchaburi, in collaboration with lecturers and researchers in fish from Silpakorn University, Phetchaburi Campus, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Chanthaburi Campus, Save Wildlife Thailand Association, and the Natural History Park, organized a fish survey activity in the Ban Huai Phak River Basin for 50 students from the Female Journalist Group 2 School (Ban Bo Wee) and Ban Huai Phak School. 24 students from the RC Forest Ant Club, Faculty of Engineering, KMUTT Ratchaburi, and 3 officers from the Natural History Park joined as group mentors to study the diversity of fish species in the area, practice natural resource survey skills, and instill awareness in students about local resource conservation. This activity is part of the research project “Study of fish resources in the area of ​​the Natural History Park Project under the royal initiative for conservation and creation of natural resource capital for learning and local development based on biodiversity.”

Agricultural Technology Transfer Research Center

The Agricultural Technology Transfer Research Center (CTAR) was established under the concept of continuously upgrading knowledge from academic research results to practical application at the practical and policy levels. The main goal is to develop human resources in the agricultural system according to the national strategy and develop the country’s economy in a sustainable way. Upgrading the agricultural sector through the development of agricultural capabilities by translating in-depth research knowledge into rational practices to create changes at the practical level. The center’s operations include in-depth research and involving farmers as researchers in the community. There is training to enhance practical skills based on scientific research results, along with improving practices to adapt to the area and limitations in the form of Reskill (adjust skills to be up-to-date) / Upskill (enhance existing skills) / New skill (learn new skills) (RUN) for farmers to learn practical practices rationally, to research and exchange knowledge regularly, to create their own knowledge, to have a positive attitude and a scientific mindset, to have lifelong learning, to be able to learn additional skills necessary in modern society, and to have access to new knowledge and technologies to increase agricultural productivity, including promoting the new generation to be more interested in agricultural technology.

The Agricultural Technology Transfer Research Center (CTAR) was established under the concept of continuously upgrading knowledge from academic research results to practical application at the practical and policy levels. The main goal is to develop human resources in the agricultural system according to the national strategy and develop the country’s economy in a sustainable way. Upgrading the agricultural sector through the development of agricultural capabilities by translating in-depth research knowledge into rational practices to create changes at the practical level. The center’s operations include in-depth research and involving farmers as researchers in the community. There is training to enhance practical skills based on scientific research results, along with improving practices to adapt to the area and limitations in the form of Reskill (adjust skills to be up-to-date) / Upskill (enhance existing skills) / New skill (learn new skills) (RUN) for farmers to learn practical practices rationally, to research and exchange knowledge regularly, to create their own knowledge, to have a positive attitude and a scientific mindset, to have lifelong learning, to be able to learn additional skills necessary in modern society, and to have access to new knowledge and technologies to increase agricultural productivity, including promoting the new generation to be more interested in agricultural technology.

“Bee Park” Native Bee and Pollinator Research Center, KMUTT Ratchaburi

Native Honeybee and Pollinator Research Center is part of the Bee Park, located in King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Rang Bua Subdistrict, Chom Bueng District, Ratchaburi Province. It was established in 2008 and began conducting research on bees and the utilization of Asian native bees. It focuses on studying the biodiversity and adaptation of native bees, and using engineering technology to develop smart farming technologies, which are the results of collaboration between researchers from various fields of expertise, such as biology, chemistry, computers, and engineering, as well as applying them to create economic benefits. It also provides technology transfer services to farmer groups interested in developing sustainable native beekeeping. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orrawan Duangphakdee, a lecturer at KMUTT Ratchaburi, is the head of the research center and the first Thai expert on bee behavior and bee language. Most recently, she was the first Thai to be elected to the prestigious position of “Regional President of Asia” of the Executive Board of the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations, Apimondia.

The center’s role is to conduct research on bees in 4 main areas:

1. Studying bee behavior, bee diversity, and factors related to agricultural bees and climate change.
2. Creating a tool called smart hives to study bee language through the beeconnex application in collaboration with the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, KMUTT.
3. Utilizing bees to increase agricultural productivity.
4. Creating unique, high-value honey for sale through the “BEESANC” brand, which was created to support honey production from farmers who have been trained throughout Thailand.

“Our center started with research studies by working on bees and bee plants for over 10 years. Then we transferred the knowledge we gained to beekeeping, from the types of bees in Thailand, bee species selection, raising, growing bee food plants, garden design, collection steps, separating and expanding boxes, to the natural honey production process to obtain the best quality honey at the best time, analyzing the nutritional properties and functions of honey, to marketing, focusing on raising bees in the area and being able to raise them all year round. We organized training courses on stingless bee raising for farmers and those interested, which was able to create jobs and generate income for a large number of farmers in our network across the country.

For example, the local bee and stingless bee farmer group in Ban Kha District, Ratchaburi Province, and the Malaburi Phufa Group in Phufa Subdistrict, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, etc. In addition, we have also trained stingless bee farmers and students from schools in the outskirts of Prathom 1 to 6 to enhance beekeeping skills for underprivileged children. Children from poor families will have the knowledge to use and earn money from honey and stingless bees to continue their education or as an additional income for their families. We have started this model in the outskirts of Ratchaburi and will gradually expand to neighboring provinces such as Phetchaburi and Kanchanaburi.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orrawan said that we teach all types of beekeeping. You can choose the one that is suitable for you. All types that are taught have the potential and are possible to raise nationwide. Even foreign bees can be raised as a profession, but the cost is high. You have to raise hundreds of nests or more to make it worthwhile. It takes quite a lot of time to take care of them and you cannot raise them in every area of ​​Thailand. While stingless bees can be raised nationwide. Even in condos, anyone can raise them. Women, men, the elderly or disabled, students, any occupation can raise them because stingless bees are small bees, do not sting, are easy to take care of, do not use a lot of space, and are cheap. Although the amount of honey produced per nest is less than other types of bees, they can produce high-quality honey. Just set up 2-3 nests without having to feed them anything. The bees will work to pollinate. You will get up to 1 kg of honey per nest. If it is a cavity bee, you will get 5-15 kg of honey per nest. As for the bee, you will get 0.5-1.5 kg of honey per nest. The p urchase price of honey is 1,000-1,500 baht per nest. Therefore, beekeeping is like saving money in a piggy bank and gradually accumulating. It can be a career to generate additional income. Help reduce inequality and distribute income.

From more than 15 years of research on bees, we know the behavior of each type of bee and have expanded to study bee food plants, flying ability or flight distance of bees, to landscape management or bee garden design. The head of the research center said that our beekeeping training will be natural but different from other places, we will select from good food plants for bees, honey making process that does not cause loss and have certificate of honey quality and properties from the laboratory.

Additional evidence link:

1. https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/
2. https://www.facebook.com/eeshatkmutt/?locale=th_TH
3. https://ratchaburi.kmutt.ac.th/academic-service-news/%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%98-%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%81/
4. https://ratchaburi.kmutt.ac.th/researchs/agricultural-technology-transfer-research-center/
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NpD3UYLpqU
6. https://www.brandbuffet.in.th/2022/12/bee-park-native-honeybee-and-pollinator-research-center/

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has implemented sustainable agricultural and tourism land management for the development of projects that focus on balanced natural resources to promote students’ learning… The community, through this educational outreach project, requested for knowledge on effective and efficient land management and environmental tourism development. It promoted sustainable agriculture in the university area, emphasizing organic farming, which does not use chemicals and preserves the ecosystem to create a balance in soil, water and environment. These crops are not only a safe food source for students and staff, but also a study and research area on the use of crop growing techniques that have a positive impact on the environment. This sustainable agricultural learning focuses on providing students with knowledge in theory and practice. Communities around the university participate in various projects to create mutual learning and transfer knowledge on sustainable land management. The university has organized workshops on agriculture, water resource management and the use of related technologies in the community, so that the community can apply the knowledge they have gained to their own areas and also create a strong relationship between the university and the surrounding communities.

Learning and study area, mangrove forest

Mangrove Learning Center, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has established the Mangrove Learning Center as a center for studying, conserving, and restoring mangrove forests. The center emphasizes on being a learning resource that enhances understanding about this important ecosystem for the public, students, and local communities. This learning center plays an important role in protecting the environment and raising awareness about the sustainability of natural resources.

Mangrove Conservation and Restoration

Mangroves are important ecosystems that serve as a source of food, habitat, and shelter for aquatic animals and other organisms. In addition, mangroves help prevent coastal erosion and act as a natural defense during disasters. KMUTT’s Mangrove Learning Center focuses on restoring destroyed forest areas, including planting appropriate mangrove trees to increase mangrove areas and create ecological balance.

Studying and Learning about Mangrove Ecosystems

KMUTT’s Mangrove Learning Center is a place where students, researchers, and the general public can learn about and explore the nature of mangrove forests up close. There are learning programs such as mangrove forest walks, studying the structure and function of the ecosystem, and conducting scientific experiments related to mangrove forests. There are also lessons on plants and animals. Living in the mangrove forest, which helps to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the participants.

Research to support mangrove conservation

The university focuses on research for mangrove conservation and restoration, collecting data on plant species, animals, and water quality in the area, as well as using technologies such as drones and sensors to survey and monitor changes in the mangrove ecosystem. This research is important in creating a database to support the sustainable conservation and restoration of mangrove forests.

Community participation in the surrounding areas

KMUTT’s Mangrove Learning Center provides opportunities for local communities to participate in mangrove conservation through various activities such as planting mangrove seedlings, organizing training on environmental conservation, and raising awareness of natural resource conservation. These activities not only create collaboration between the university and the community, but also help to enhance understanding of the importance of mangrove forests as a valuable resource for everyone.

Creating a network for mangrove conservation

KMUTT has collaborated with various government agencies, private sectors, and non-profit organizations to create networks for mangrove conservation and restoration at the local and national levels. These collaborations include organizing campaigns, seminars, and disseminating knowledge about mangrove conservation through various channels, which play a role in raising awareness and enhancing social participation.

Bee Park or bee learning park Located at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Ratchaburi, Rang Bua Subdistrict, Chom Bueng District, Ratchaburi Province It was established for the first time on December 31, 2011 as a venue for exhibitions of knowledge. Related to bees such as honeybees and the importance of bees (Honeybees) Diversity of bees around the world. and Thai native bees (Bee Diversity), beekeeping and beekeeping equipment (Beekeeping), Bee World, honey and bee products (Honey and Bee Products) to be a place for technology transfer in accordance with university policy which focuses on teachers and researchers to bring technology and knowledge gained from research studies to transfer as academic services to students, students, farmers, organizations and agencies As well as interested people can come to study and visit. And there is a short-term training course on beekeeping. In order for the trainees to be able to apply the knowledge gained to develop into a sustainable career

Bee Park (Bee Learning Park) is a part that manages and develops knowledge by The Native Honeybee Research Laboratory, where the Native Bee Research Lab has started the study. and has been conducting research on bees and the use of native Asian bees since 2008 with a focus on research and development of new knowledge. in the academic field that has been recognized It is published in international journals. (International Journal), publishing books on bee knowledge, both Thai publishers and foreign publishers (Textbook), creating research networks within 25 agencies and from more than 15 leading research institutes abroad from more than 9 countries and presenting research results at international academic conferences (International Conferences) resulting in new information and knowledge. obtained from ongoing research studies Therefore, the information and knowledge of these be transmitted and displayed in Bee Park, KMUTT, Ratchaburi, currently the Native Honeybee Research Laboratory has Asst. Focus on biodiversity and adaptation of native bees The use of engineering technology to develop smart technology used in bee farming (Smart Farming), which is the result of collaboration of researchers from various specialties such as biology, chemistry, computers and engineering. as well as its application for economic benefits Technology transfer service is available to farmers who are interested in sustainable development of native beekeeping. The content of the courses that are open for training for those who are interested are as follows:

1. Hollow Beekeeping Bee hem and steep for honey production and agricultural productivity through pollination
2. Micro Beekeeping (Micro beekeeping) to produce organic honey that is unique to the tropical forest.
3. Identification of the uniqueness of honey and the testing process of real honey – fake honey
4. Product development and processing of bee and honey products as a guideline for creating a career such as soap, shampoo, skin care cream, etc.

Kampong in Dong Prue or Darul Ibadah Community It is a small community in the vicinity of the university. At present, this community is a conservation tourist attraction for agriculture, where KMUTT has participated in pushing it to become a conservation learning center that, not only is an agricultural area but also cultivating. There is much livestock such as cows, goats, etc. In addition, there are many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds

There are also many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds. This community is an ecosystem-preserve that there are various even though, located central city.

Additional evidence link:

1. https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/
2. https://www.facebook.com/eeshatkmutt/?locale=th_TH
3. https://pr.kmutt.ac.th/pr2/category/whos-news/2020/11/
4. https://www.gosmartfarmer.com/news/18107
5. ttps://mgronline.com/science/detail/9650000119702
6. https://www.facebook.com/nhbeekmutt/?locale=th_TH

Native Honeybee and Pollinator Center

Native Honeybee and Pollinator Research Center is part of the Bee Park, located in King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Rang Bua Subdistrict, Chom Bueng District, Ratchaburi Province. It was established in 2008 and began conducting research on bees and the utilization of Asian native bees. It focuses on studying the biodiversity and adaptation of native bees, and using engineering technology to develop smart farming technologies, which are the results of collaboration between researchers from various fields of expertise, such as biology, chemistry, computers, and engineering, as well as applying them to create economic benefits. It also provides technology transfer services to farmer groups interested in developing sustainable native beekeeping. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orrawan Duangphakdee, a lecturer at KMUTT Ratchaburi, is the head of the research center and the first Thai expert on bee behavior and bee language. Most recently, she was the first Thai to be elected to the prestigious position of “Regional President of Asia” of the Executive Board of Apimondia (Apimondia: International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations).

          The role of the center is to conduct research on bees in 4 main areas:

1. Continuing studies on bees, honeybees and the factors reported on bees in agriculture and pharmaceutical conditions (climate change).

2. Create a tool called smart hives to study bee language through the beeconnex application in collaboration with the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, KMUTT.

3. Utilizing bees to increase agricultural productivity

4. Create unique high-value honey for sale through the “BEESANC” brand, which was created to support honey production from farmers who have undergone training throughout Thailand.

The center started with research studies by working on bees and bee plants for more than 10 years. Then, the knowledge gained was transferred to beekeeping, from the types of bees in Thailand, bee species selection, raising, growing bee food plants, garden design, collection steps, separating and expanding boxes, to the natural honey production process to obtain the best quality honey at the best time, analyzing the nutritional properties and functions of honey, to marketing, focusing on raising bees in the area and being able to raise them all year round. The center organized a training course on raising stingless bees for farmers and those interested, which was able to create jobs and generate income for many network farmers nationwide, such as the native bee and stingless bee farmer group in Ban Kha District, Ratchaburi Province, the Malabri Phufa Group in Phu Fa Subdistrict, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, etc. In addition, stingless bee raising training was provided to teachers and children in marginal schools from grades 1 to 6 to enhance beekeeping skills for underprivileged children. Children from poor families will have knowledge to use and can use the income from honey and stingless bees to continue their education or as an additional income for their families. This model has already been implemented in areas on the outskirts of Ratchaburi and is gradually being implemented. Expanded to neighboring provinces such as Phetchaburi and Kanchanaburi.

Kampong in Dong Prue or Darul Ibadah Community

Kampong in Dong Prue or Darul Ibadah Community It is a small community in the vicinity of the university. At present, this community is a conservation tourist attraction for agriculture, where KMUTT has participated in pushing it to become a conservation learning center that, not only is an agricultural area but also cultivating. There is much livestock such as cows, goats, etc. In addition, there are many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds

There are also many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds. This community is an ecosystem-preserve that there are various even though, located central city.

Mangrove Planting Project Area in Honor of the Monarchy King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)

          Mangrove Planting Project Area in Honor of the Monarchy King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is a wetland area donated by KMUTT from private sector. KMUTT has developed the area into a learning center for mangrove ecosystem. In addition, KMUTT also uses this area for conservation tourism activities for KMUTT students and staff. Sometimes, the area is opened for private sector to come and do activities as well.

KMUTT provide a clear and concise policy on sustainable development, environmental preservation and sustainability. KMUTT pursuing sufficiency economy philosophy for sustainable development with surrounding communities; moreover, focusing on conservation of biodiversity and maintenance of ecosystem. To achieve the target, KMUTT transform campus to be an integral learning space where staffs and students become a main role to contribute sustainable development awareness at every opportunity or as known as social change agent. University with social and community Project is one of impact project at KMUTT. This project work to support the Royal Project of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn which cover in the field of Energy, Engineering, Environment and agriculture. Also known as the Energy Engineering and Environment for Agriculture Program or the 3E for A Program.

KMUTT Green & Sustainable Development Policy
Green University Policy
This policy has been implemented since 2003 when KMUTT has been committed to preserve the environment in all activities resulted from its operations, teaching/learning, research and development. The commitments include.

1. Being the role model of Green University in terms of safe environmental energy management in collaboration with the community.
2. Aiming at producing quality graduates who can be the social change agent for sustainable development of the Thai society.
3. Striving for excellency under TQM framework to continuously develop safe environmental energy management.

Green University Policy
Green University Policy has been reviewed under KMUTT Educational Reform framework.

1. Plants are grown on the terrace of the Office of President Building and other buildings to increase green space, reduce heat into the buildings and reduce the urban heat island phenomenon.
2. Green Society building has been built to promote collective learning and green network.
3. Walking Campus: KMUTT reduces the usage of fossil fuel from cars and reduces pollution on campus by limiting the area where cars can access. Roofs have been installed over the pathways to prevent sunlight and rain. Appropriate parking space for cars, motorbikes and bikes are provided (to be operated in 2021).

Policies Related to Sustainable Green University
The policies supporting Green University include the establishment of Energy Environment Safety and Health (EESH) which is responsible for management of energy, environment, safety, and occupational health in accordance with the international standard.

– Development and increase of the green space on campus
– Building of Green infrastructure and environment
– Promoting the development of Green Landscaping by making the Campus Master Plan
– KMUTT Green Building Code
– Making of Green Curriculum

• Greenhouse gas emission reduction policy
• Policy for a smoke -free and drug –free campus environment
• Policy to reduce the use of paper and plastic in campus
• Bicycle and pedestrian policy in campus

Additional evidence link:

1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJl3IylLuLEUAlCc8bv8hHGkyhgk0frk/view?usp=sharing
2. https://stg.kmutt.ac.th/document/publication/28/20230323-152129.pdf
3. https://stg.kmutt.ac.th/document/publication/33/20220314-120201.pdf

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bang Khun Thian Education Area Campus. It is a watershed area with a stream surrounding the university. As a result, there are many kinds of animals that use the stream water within the university. As a result, it is a small natural ecosystem. Especially, amphibians and birds. The survey of bird populations in the university found that there are many more than 50 species that circulate using stream water within the university.

In the past year, the university has had activities that promote the conservation and increase the population of both plant and animal organisms within the university.

Kampong in Dong Prue or Darul Ibadah Community It is a small community in the vicinity of the university. At present, this community is a conservation tourist attraction for agriculture, where KMUTT has participated in pushing it to become a conservation learning center that, not only is an agricultural area but also cultivating. There is much livestock such as cows, goats, etc. In addition, there are many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds There are also many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds. This community is an ecosystem-preserve that there are various even though, located central city.

KMUTT invites the community to plant food in the COVID-19 epidemic situation community surrounding the university. This activity was held by EESH to support the seed of vegetables for the plant in the family forsustainable food and safety consumption according to the sustainable development goal. In addition, This activity occurs from Green Heart students by promoting the campaign on Facebook that there are a lot of people who received  donated seed of vegetables during the COVID-19 epidemic situation.

The development of a mangrove forestation area in ​​King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). In the past, this area was a coastal fishing industry. Later, the landowner donated this land to the university. When the care of the university, has initiated the development of the area. The goal is to learn, study, and research the mangrove ecosystem. In addition, to being a habitat for both plant and animal life and also a source of nursery

Bee Park is a learning park at KMUTT in Ratchaburi province that, is a place with various knowledge exhibitions about the bees such as the importance of bees, the variety of bees and, the native of bees including, the beekeeping equipment and the product from honey. The policy of technology transfer KMUTT’s, the results of Bee Park to transferred academic to the students, the farmers, the organizations and the agencies. In addition, there is training for short-term beekeeping that trainees can apply their knowledge and develop a sustainable career

Bee Park is a learning park at KMUTT in Ratchaburi province that, is a place with various knowledge exhibitions about the bees such as the importance of bees, the variety of bees and, the native of bees including, the beekeeping equipment and the product from honey. The policy of technology transfer KMUTT’s, the results of Bee Park to transferred academic to the students, the farmers, the organizations and the agencies. In addition, there is training for short-term beekeeping that trainees can apply their knowledge and develop a sustainable career

Organize training courses on beekeeping for farmers and those interested. Until able to build a career Generate a large amount of income for network farmers all over the country, such as farmers in the local beekeeping and beekeeping group, Ban Kha District, Ratchaburi Province, Malabri Phufa Group, Phufa Subdistrict, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, etc., in addition to There was also training in beekeeping for teachers and children from marginalized schools in grades 1-6. To enhance beekeeping skills for children who lack opportunities, children from poor families will have the knowledge. You can use the income from honey and curry to continue your studies. or as additional income for the family. This model we have started doing in areas on the edge of Ratchaburi and gradually Expanded to neighboring provinces, both Phetchaburi and Kanchanaburi. which can be raised all over the country Even a condo can accommodate them. And anyone can raise them, women, men, elderly or disabled people, students, any profession can raise them. Because Chanrong is a small bee, it doesn’t sting, it’s easy to take care of, it doesn’t take up much space, it’s cheap, even though the amount of honey per hive is less compared to other types of bees. But can produce high quality honey. Just set up 2-3 nest boxes, no need to feed anything. Bees also work to pollinate. You will get a maximum of 1 kg. of honey per hive. If it is a hollow bee, you will get 5-15 kg. of honey per hive. For a Mim bee, you will get 0.5-1.5 kg. of honey per hive. The price of honey to buy is 1,000 -1,500 baht per hive. Therefore, Keeping bees is like putting drops in a jar, gradually accumulating them, can be turned into a career to increase income. Help reduce inequality and distribute income

Additional evidence link:

1. https://ita.kmutt.ac.th/
2. https://pr.kmutt.ac.th/pr2/category/whos-news/2020/11/
3. https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/
4. https://www.gosmartfarmer.com/news/18107
5. https://mgronline.com/science/detail/9650000119702
6. https://www.facebook.com/nhbeekmutt/?locale=th_TH

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has an overall business plan called the 13th King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Strategic Plan (2022-2026) as a long-term development framework and has been translated into a 5-year strategic plan in the second phase, the 13th KMUTT Strategic Plan (2022-2026). The Executive Committee and the working group for the 13th KMUTT Strategic Plan are working together with the KMUTT’s new generation development mechanism, which looks at the strategy to draft the university’s development strategy during 2022-2026 as a proactive plan for the future. This is to serve as a framework for university development and as a guide for university administrators and internal units to use in overseeing the university’s operations and to prepare various plans as Action Plans, such as financial and budget plans or unit-level plans, etc. It is also used as a framework for preparing medium-term operational plans and budgets (Plan 1+2) for faculties, offices, and institutes to use in planning their units in accordance with the specified guidelines.

          The development direction of the university in the 13th KMUTT strategic plan will focus on developing into a university of thinkers and developers where everyone has a sense of awareness and acts like an entrepreneur, aiming to create innovations that are friendly to the environment and social participation that create valuable results based on systematic thinking and management, which promotes the ability to survive and develop sustainably for the university and society, by emphasizing the development of innovations in education, research, creativity, and entrepreneurship, creating value and leading to changes for a strong and sustainable global society. In achieving the goals, KMUTT will operate under 6 main goals, focusing on the following important issues:

1. Strategic Objective 1: Upgrading STI manpower with Quality, Inclusive Education & Learning Innovations Developing the nation’s people in science, technology and innovation through high-quality teaching and learning based on learning innovation, open to all groups of learners, and adaptable to the changes of the future.
2. Strategic Objective 2: Creating Knowledge, Research & Innovation with Institutionalized Capabilities Create research knowledge and innovations that have economic and social impacts through institutional capabilities.
3. Strategic Objective 3: Accelerating Innovation & Impacts for Industry & Community          Accelerate the development of a support system for Commercialization/Utilization of KMUTT research and innovation and the innovation ecosystem to create value and strengthen entrepreneurs in industries and communities.
4. Strategic Objective 4: Achieving High-performance Organization with Digital Transformation Develop the organization into a high-performance organization with Digital Transformation to support operations in all dimensions of the university.
5. Strategic Objective 5: Transforming HR & HR Management for the Future

Improving and adjusting the profile of personnel and reforming personnel management can support the development of the university into the future.

• Strategic Objective 6: Cultivating the Sustainability Develop universities to have the capacity for sustainability that creates balance in human dimensions, the environment in which they live, and the values ​​of the organization.

Environmental Scanning

The 13th KMUTT Strategic Plan (2022-2026) has set the operational framework, taking into account opportunities and risks arising from changes in the global environment in various dimensions. Therefore, the factors affecting the university’s development have been analyzed, including major environmental trends (Mega Trends) and uncertainties (Uncertainty Drivers). This results in the determination of the university’s development direction, which may vary according to each trend, both opportunities and obstacles, as well as the university’s strengths and weaknesses. The external environment affects the university in 2 main dimensions: the impact on KMUTT (Impact) and the urgency (Urgency). It is necessary for the university to be prepared and have development guidelines to appropriately cope with these future changes. The important trends of change are as follows:

1. Virtual Teaching and Learning Environment

Virtual simulation learning, which is important in both impact and urgency (High Impact, High Urgency), is an educational innovation resulting from Digital Transformation. It is a system that designs an environment to facilitate teachers to use distance learning service systems to manage teaching and learning to achieve the same results as having students come to study in the classroom with teachers directly.

• Nonage Group Education

Promoting and developing human capital for both school-age people (Age Group) and non-school-age people (Non-aged Group) through lifelong learning is important in terms of both impact and urgency (High Impact, High Urgency), which is a result of the imbalance between education, workforce skills, and the labor market. Education should be reformed to produce high-quality workforce to create learners with high competence and potential to increase new skills throughout their working lives (Reskill / Upskill / Newskill) for people of all ages.

• Urbanization and Future Living

Urbanization and the Future of Living are of high impact and medium urgency due to the expansion of urban society and the clustering of cities, which is a new context for the development of cities, societies and populations to be more modern, convenient, environmentally friendly and convenient, based on connectivity. The connection of service systems, housing and related systems is becoming more complex.

• Health, Wellness, and Well-being

Achieving better physical, mental and spiritual well-being as a whole is of high impact and medium urgency. The impact of good well-being has an impact on quality of life.

• Connectivity and Convergence

Connectivity and convergence of technologies, products and industries that are of high impact and medium urgency. Technologies that can connect and converge industries to become more competitive include information and communication, energy, environment, automotive, aviation, construction, health, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, etc.

• Smart Agriculture

Smart agriculture that uses technology to manage, detect and control agricultural systems that are of high impact and medium urgency (High Impact, Medium Urgency)

• Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG)

Bio-Circular-Green Economy is of high impact and medium urgency. The BCG Model is a holistic new economic development model that will develop the economy in 3 dimensions simultaneously: Bio Economy, Circular Economy, and Green Economy. It helps strengthen Thailand’s strengths in agriculture and food, health and medicine, energy materials and biochemicals, tourism and creative economy, as well as biodiversity and culture to drive the economy to grow with quality and sustainability, create self-reliance, build immunity and be able to recover quickly.

The use of BCG to drive the modern economy requires science, technology and innovation to raise the productivity of most producers at the bottom of the pyramid by applying simple technologies and management innovations that will lead to cost reduction, increased productivity and product diversification. At the same time, it is necessary to promote innovation-driven enterprises that are ready at the top of the pyramid to produce high-value products using advanced technology, aiming to become a country that ultimately creates technology and innovation, reduce dependence on foreign technology, and increase opportunities to be a technology exporter instead of being a country that primarily imports technology.

Since the BCG Model concept is the main policy of the government that drives the country, there are more opportunities to receive funding to support research related to BCG. Many industries are interested in this concept that will create worthwhile returns. At the same time, it is also an opportunity for universities to become world leaders in fields with potential. Therefore, universities should promote research and knowledge on BCG, as well as promote its spread in teaching. KMUTT students should understand the foundations of BCG so that in the future they can further develop it or understand the country’s potential in terms of BCG, which is part of the sustainability concept.

• Future of Mobility

Future mobility of people is of high impact and medium urgency. Future mobility of people may involve different technologies and energy sources than today.

• Future of Energy

Future energy trends are of high impact and medium urgency. The future of energy is not limited to new forms of energy, but also includes low carbon energy that is worth investing in, but also includes future management that is not limited to buying and selling energy from government agencies, but can be managed and bought and sold in small groups (Decentralization) or done in the form of a Virtual Power Plant and changing to Digitization.

From the information of the King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi’s Strategic Plan No. 13 (2022 – 2026), it shows that KMUTT has a plan which is a guideline for implementation covering the issue of biodiversity or Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG).

Additional evidence link:

1. https://www.kmutt.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/pdf/publications/strategic-plan-13%20V1%20(02-05-65).pdf

Water Recycling Program Implementation

The charts compare the implementation of water recycling process in conventional and Green building in the years 2005 and 2021. Between these years, water-recycling program nearly 100 percent completely install, improving and developing from throwing precious water down the drain to recycle water around campus. In 2005, only wastewater treatment plant is operated to treated waste water before discharge back to community. On that time, most of activities such as gardening, road cleaning and toilet flushing are only use water from tap water. By 2010, KMUTT more seriously concern on water conservation and sustainable water management which aim to both minimizes the effects of drought and water shortages and makes water available for recreational purposes. Thereby, green building with water recycling system is operated. By water recycling program implementation, it produced largely impact to the reduction of water consumption and water bill. Overall, it is clear by 2021 the Implemention of water recycling program within KMUTT would be 100%

Apply building standards to minimize water usage

According to water conservation policy, KMUTT set a target to reduce water consumption 30% by 2030 compared to the 2006 baseline. Thailand Energy Efficiency development plan is used as guideline for renovate or construct new building.  In 2020, all conventional water taps, showerheads and bidet in toilet have changed to eco sensor water severing. Referring to KMUTT purchasing guideline, new water appliances must receive green certificate or green label before purchase for either next construction or project. These eco appliances play such important role in water conservation as university can reduce piped water usage over 50,000 m3/year. 

Campus Water Balance: Water Recycling and bio-ecological drainage system 

A sustainable water balance is defined by the AWS (2014) as “The state when the amount and timing of water use, including whether the volumes withdrawn, consumed, diverted, and returned at the site and in the watershed, are sustainable relative to renewable water supplies and are maintaining environmental flow regimes and renewable aquifer levels. Water balance has become a tool for managing water resources and also a tool for protecting and maintaining the ecosystem of an environment. Managing accurate water balance assessment is necessary for short and long term water resource management.

To use university campus as living lab for water sustainability, KMUTT implements water balance system in Bang Khun thian campus as a living lab for teaching and research. The four main steps for Water balance system has been done including:  Prevention wastewater from entering the campus water system, Aerobic Wastewater treatment, Water recycling program, Bio-ecological drainage system using wetland. For Balance water management system, wastewater from all building in KMUTT Bang Khun Thian will be treated by using aerobic wastewater treatment plant followed by water recycling with solar cells pumping to artificial reservoir pond.  Bio-ecological drainage system has been chosen to use with constructed wetland which can remove pollutants and reducing peak flow. The water balance water analysis has been done with monthly checked. The results show campus balance water can help for water resource management and need to control water quality to meet the standards. Water balance is reflected in SDG 6, which focuses on sustainably water and also supports the achievement of many other SDGs, including SDG 7, SDG 11 and taking actions against climate change impacts (SDG 13) and stop biodiversity loss (SDG 15).

At KMUTT, Grey water and black water are totally separated from wastewater treatment process. Wastewater from baths, sinks, washing machines and other kitchen appliances are defined as grey water whereas wastewater from toilets, which likely contains pathogens is defined as blackwater. For water recycling program in campus, greywater is take in recycling schemes. These recycled water is used for nonportable (not for drinking) purposes within campus such as gardening, toilet flushing, floor cleaning, bike cleaning and construction activities i.e. concrete mixing. By recycling water, campus could reduce the volume of water used in each activities up to 65,000 m3/year. The following figures present the implementation of water recycling program of KMUTT:

Water pollution control in campus area

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi It has a clear policy towards becoming a green university. Promoting sustainable environmental management and water is one of the priorities of KMUTT, including water pollution caused by consumption such as waste water from toilets. Wastewater coming from the laboratory is much less likely to be contaminated with chemicals to come out of the university water system. It is strictly regulated and enforced. To organize a hazardous waste chemical management system that supports waste chemicals that come from laboratory experiments.

In addition, training on waste chemicals is provided to all laboratory staff, including all students.

The wastewater generated inside the building enters the building’s sewage system before being discharged into the gutter, flowing into the water well along the way.  The water that passes through the wastewater treatment system flows into the 1st pond, through the 2nd water reservoir, and to the 3rd water well, where each pond has an aeration system and aquatic plants such as red mangroves, lam, poolpan, samae, Eichhornia crassipes, Umbrella plant, hyacinth to help treat the water before going to the pumping point to the outside.

KMUTT university monitors water quality every month. Some campuses check every three months to check water quality before releasing it into public water bodies. Water quality is randomly checked at buildings and pumping points, with parameters as follows: pH, SS, BOD, TKN, SS ,TDS, Sulfiue, Fat oil & Grease, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium and Chromium The standard controls the drainage from certain types and sizes of buildings.

Wastewater Treatment

The following figure shows type of waste water treatment, SBT MICA SAND. It separates into 4 steps including with solid separation chamber, anaerobic filter chamber, aeration chamber and sedimentation chamber. At campus, toilet and cafeteria are main source of black and gray water which they are treated before release to public cannel. For more information about treatment process, by link :   http://www.santech.co.th/15828374/sbt-mica-sand

The main wastewater treatment system of KMUTT. Activated sludge dewatering systems generally consist of two important parts: the aeration tank and the sedimentation tank. where the waste water is sent to aeration tank. Which has as many slugs as designed The conditions inside the aeration tank are favorable for the growth of aerobic microorganisms. These microorganisms eventually decompose organic matter in the wastewater to form carbon dioxide and water. The treated wastewater will flow to the sedimentation tank to separate the sludge from the clear water. A portion of the sludge that separates at the bottom of the sedimentation tank is pumped back into the aeration tank to maintain the specified concentration of the sludge in the aeration tank. And the other part will be the excess sludge that must be disposed of. As for the clear water, the upper part is wastewater that can be drained into the environment.

Guideline standard

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi water quality is monitored regularly. It is valued by water quality before being released into public water bodies. It does not exceed the standards for controlling sewerage from buildings of certain types and sizes, so it does not affect the aquatic ecosystem and the environment, and there are guidelines to promote the conservation of water resources, such as economical use of water such as  water resources development, water recycling, etc.

The standard controls the drainage from certain types and sizes of buildings

Monitoring and Evaluation

KMUTT regularly monitors the quality of wastewater every month. some campuses every 3 months and analyzed to find ways to prevent as well as being able to solve problems of water pollution in a timely manner to reduce the impact on the environment.

KMUTT announces policies and measures to ban the use of 4 types of plastic
1. Request all agencies including shops convenience store and food stores sold within the universities of all study areas Refrain from using plastic (Completely cancel use) for 4 types, 4 types as follows:
1) Thin plastic bags with handles. Plastic bags with handles. Thickness less than 36 microns

2) Foam food packaging box Food packaging foam box Does not include foam used for cushioning in the industrial sector.

3) Thin plastic glass, plastic glass, thickness less than 100 microns.

4) Plastic straws, except for use in necessary cases, such as use in children, the elderly, patients, etc. They are asked to choose
to use equipment that can be reused or environmentally friendly alternative materials from May 1, 2021 onwards.

2. Establish an environmental energy management center. Occupational safety and health in collaboration with the Office of Building and Site Management Including related agencies Develop a comprehensive waste management system that can direct plastic waste into appropriate systems. It focuses on increasing the efficiency of reusing plastic waste into the circular economy, promoting waste reduction and separation. The goal is to promote the recycling of plastics to 50% From 1 January 2022 by bringing plastic back into the circular economy system. which is the reuse of plastic, consisting of

1) Thick plastic bags with handles 2) Single-layer plastic film packaging 3) All types of plastic bottles 4) Bottle caps 5) Plastic cups 6) Trays and food boxes 7) Plastic spoons, forks, knives

3. Have every agency campaign, encourage, warn and raise awareness and prepare relevant measures or announcements. to be practiced seriously and strictly Focus on promoting sustainable consumption. By strengthening awareness of appropriate consumption. especially the reduction Stop using single-use plastics that have an impact on the environment. and cannot be brought back into the circular economy system for sustainable health and environment.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvit SeaTia
President , KMUTT

March 2021

Policy and measures to refrain from using foam to package food within King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

Additional evidence link:

https://pr.kmutt.ac.th/pr2/wp-
https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/
https://www.facebook.com/eeshatkmutt

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) With a clear policy towards becoming a sustainable university, KMUTT is committed to reducing the use and release of hazardous substances that affect the safety of students. By systematically reporting the possession, use and discharge of hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, kmut is a university with safety management that is a model and a good example for students. It also aims to expand the impact on both public and private sectors in applying these management systems to the nation.

Safety Policy KMUTT

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi There is a chemical management system. and a hazardous waste management system that all students and personnel using the laboratory must follow. For safety from work

At campus, all hazardous waste excluding chemical substance from laboratory must be disposed into red bin before sending to hazardous waste storage building. Hazardous waste storage building is located at KMUTT’s Bangkhunthian campus where all wastes must be segregate upon their physical and chemical properties. Those hazardous waste would be stored up off the ground, on container, and under cover. This will prevent any leakage to the ground. We also record the volume of hazardous waste in each day and collect them as waste management collection.

Chemical hazardous wastes generation from Laboratory

More than 2,000 chemical substances are handled in educations and researches laboratories and nearly 12 tons of Hazardous waste was generated in each year. Therefore, Hazardous waste management system for laboratory is set up by Energy Environment Safety and Health organization (EESH) in 2007. The main concept of system is chemical substance collection (Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity and Toxicity), storage and disposal of waste. In recent year, system is continue improving and developing under the standard of Enhancement of Safety Practice of Research Laboratory in Thailand or ESPReL. This system is consists of three steps, including of waste segregation, waste storage and collection and waste treatment. The following detail below present the waste segregation methods which are applied within campus. To ensure that hazardous waste is handled in a good manner that protects human health and the environment, hazardous waste container have been provided to all laboratories according to laboratory request form which is one category in  Hazardous waste segregation manual.

At laboratory, liquid hazardous waste is separated into 18 types including L01 Acid waste, L02 Base waste, L03 Salt waste, L04 Phosphorus/Fluoride waste, L05 Cyanide waste, L07 Chromium waste, L08 Mercury waste, L10 Arsenic waste, L11 Heavy metal ion waste, L12 Oxidizing agent, L13 Reducing agent, L14 Combustible waste, L15 Oil waste, L16 Halogen waste, L17 Water complex solution, L18 Flammable waste, L19 Fixative solution waste and L20 Explosive waste. After the experiment, those liquid hazardous waste were segregated and kept in provided container before treated. The briefly process for Liquid Hazardous waste segregation are including

1. Fill types and concentration of each chemicals in form EESH-HZW 01
2. Compare concentrations of used chemicals with wastewater drainage standard of DIW. If do not comply with the standard. Consider the next step. But If comply with the standard. That chemical is not taken into account.
3. Compare concentrations of chemicals in final wastewater with wastewater drainage standard of DIW. If do not comply with the standard. Consider the next step. But If comply with the standard. Dumped into the sewer.
4. Segregate types of liquid hazardous waste by use KMUTT’s Hazardous Waste Segregation Flowchart.
5. Record the type of segregated waste in form EESH-HZW 01

The Solid Hazardous waste segregation

Solid hazardous wastes have been separated into 5 categories according to physical properties. At laboratory, Hazardous waste segregation flow chart and criteria would be provided to inform for researcher. Physical properties of solid hazardous waste is consists of  S01 Used bottles, S02 Broken glasses ware, S03 Toxic waste, S04 Organic waste and S05 Chemical Contaminated waste. Beside, Ethidium Bromide Waste, Radioactive waste L21, Organic waste L22 and Pilot Plant Activities waste L23 is given special attention for waste segregation and treatment.

To ensure that hazardous waste is handled in a good manner for protecting human health and environment, hazardous waste container have been provided to all laboratories. All liquid hazardous waste container are made from Polyethylene. Each liquid hazardous waste container is labeled to indicate the type of hazardous waste. These liquid hazardous wastes will be kept in waste storage area in laboratory. Once a month all containers would be move to Hazardous waste building at KMUTT’s Bangkhunthian campus.

Hazardous Waste Management Training

Hazardous Waste Management Training is run throughout twice a year at KMUTT’s Bangmod and Bangkhuntian campus. This intensive 1-day training course is aimed at providing students and staff with basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills, giving them the confidence to work safely in both bioscience laboratory and chemical science laboratory. In addition to getting theoretical background, the students and staffs will have the opportunity to use and familiarize themselves with several essential laboratory equipment. All students will receive a certificate of attendance detailing the topics covered in theoretical and lab sessions and a safety card for laboratory access. The following table present course topics related to responsible person:

Hazardous waste storage building

a Temporary Hazardous Waste Storage to safely store the Hazardous Waste received from the labs where they are originated until they are picked up from the authorized Company

Hazardous Waste Treatment

set guideline or measure to reduce waste in laboratory

–         Waste reduction from chemical usage reduction and replacement

–         Waste reduction from reuse/recycle

Waste disposal by using licensed company

Handout of hazardous Waste of KMUTT

Additional evidence link:
https://www.pcd.go.th/laws/4378
https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/