King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), while not primarily focused on health-related courses, still makes significant contributions to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. KMUTT’s involvement is primarily through interdisciplinary research and community engagement initiatives that intersect with health and well-being.
The university’s research often includes projects in areas like environmental health, where the focus is on reducing pollution and creating healthier living environments, which indirectly contribute to public health. Additionally, KMUTT’s work in fields such as biotechnology and engineering may have applications in healthcare, such as developing medical devices or improving sanitation and waste management systems, thereby contributing to overall health and well-being.
KMUTT also emphasizes the importance of mental and physical health for its students and staff, promoting a campus culture that supports well-being through various activities and facilities. This includes sports and recreational facilities, as well as events and campaigns that raise awareness about health issues.
Furthermore, through community outreach programs, KMUTT engages in activities that can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the surrounding communities. These might include environmental initiatives, educational programs, and collaborations with local organizations focused on health and wellness. Through these efforts, KMUTT contributes to the broader goal of improving health and well-being, aligning with the objectives of SDG 3.
3.3 COLLABORATIONS AND HEALTH SERVICES
1. Related information on our university as a body having current collaborations with local or global health institutions to improve health & wellbeing outcomes.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Organize annual health checks for students It includes a urinalysis, physical examination, color blindness test, blood pressure test and internal X-Ray, all of which take into account the health of students in order to identify any underlying medical conditions that require close supervision or other health problems. that the university can prevent the occurrence of serious symptoms
2. Related information on our university as a body delivering outreach programmes and projects in the local community (which can include student volunteering programmes) to improve or promote health & wellbeing including hygiene, nutrition, family planning, sports, exercise, aging well, and other health and wellbeing related topics
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi organizes annual health checks for students and staff. It includes a urinalysis, physical examination, color blindness test, blood pressure test and internal X-Ray, all of which take into account the health of students in order to identify any underlying medical conditions that require close supervision or other health problems. These can help preventing the occurrence of serious symptoms.
We also offer the Emergency First Aid Teacher Training Course and basic resuscitation for students and personnels who are interested in participating in the training with the support from National Institute for Emergency Medicine.
Training project first aid and basic resuscitation for trainees from within KMUTT and surrounding communities By a team of teachers from Community Learning Center Emergency medical field, KMUTT.
KMUTT together with the Thai Red Cross Society organized a volunteer activity inviting students and personnel within KMUTT to donate blood.
3. Related information on our university as a body on sharing sports facilities with the local community, for instance with local schools or with the general public.
KMUTT outdoor sports fields consist of running tracks, turf fields for various sports, football, rugby and futsal courts for students and staff within KMUTT. We also provide our facilities for surrounding communities to use.
Location of the stadium inside Bangmod KMUTT
Fitness in KMUTT for both students and staff members
KMUTT outdoor sports fields consist of running tracks, turf fields for various sports, football, rugby and futsal courts. for students and personnel within KMUTT and surrounding communities to use
Indoor arena for a variety of sports such as badminton, basketball or volleyball.
Roads surrounding the university Everyone can come and exercise. Whether it’s running or cycling.
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4. Related information on our university as a body providing students access to sexual and reproductive health-care services including information and education services.
sexual and reproductive health care services for students
In addition to our health care service in all facets to our students and staff at KMUTT, we regularly provide seminar series on personal health including sexual and reproductive health. For example, Safe Sex Save Life activity is organized the students and personnel received knowledge and understand of sexual correctly that this activity has discuss and share real the experience from guest. There are answer the problem and clear hot issue. Including, enjoying a variety activity.
| Safe Sex Safe life Handout on Valentine’s day for KMUTT student |
Additional evidence link:
1.https://www.facebook.com/100063614731830/videos/1021026398825032
5. Related information on our university as a body providing students and staff with access to mental health support.
Mental health support
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has Health care unit (HCU). This function take care the student and personnel within KMUTT that has good health and lifestyle. This clinic open service area both Bangmod and Bangkhuntien. The time open service 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Including, there is mental health clinic “KMUTT MOTIVATION CLINIC”
| KMUTT Health care unit offers mental health supports by the psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. |
| Motivation Clinic of KMUTT has an online doctor’s appointment system. A preliminary mental health assessment is prepared and in case of inconvenience sees a psychiatrist. There is a system to meet a psychiatrist online. |
| Safety Online 2 hours for talk about the private problem from Symptoms of stress and anxious |
| Channels for receiving mental health services at the morale-building clinic Consisting of the Line Officaial Jaidee Online channel, making appointments with psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health assessment forms, etc. |
| Jaidee.KMUTT is service the mental health via online form “Application Line” |
| The schedule period organize activity each the title via online form |
| Example discuss : EP 4 Modify thoughts, change behaviors |
| Example discuss : EP 5 movie club love and distancing |
| Example discuss : EP 6 Low Mood VS Depressed |
| Example discuss : EP 7 dealing with uncertainty |
| Example discuss : EP 8 the diversity of LGBTQ |
| Counselling activity by professional |
| Discuss activity on tittle how to Social Isolation |
The activity (Beating Loneliness by Coping Skills and Photography) was held on October 29, 2022. The activity was divided into 2 periods, consisting of Part 1: Workshop on dealing with loneliness and loneliness and Part 2: Workshop on overcoming loneliness. Looking back at us and the world through the lens of a camera.
Additional evidence link:
- https://linktr.ee/KMUTTmotivationclinic?fbclid=IwAR18bMC_yFObQbXgumFdGw8dVpgc1zpy2qbh9skSJJ3Qa9UsBCK3Rmxjfe8
- https://page.line.me/jrc2485j?openQrModal=true
- https://www.facebook.com/HCU.KMUTT
- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083097134271
- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083097134271
6. Related information on our university as a body having a “smoke-free” policy.
Smoke-free policy in place
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi is a place to protect the health of non-smokers under the Non-Smokers Health Protection Act B.E. 2535 (1992), together with Article 3 of the Ministry of Health Notification (No. 18 B.E. 2550) and to maintain good health. King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has issued a policy to ensure consistency and compliance with the Health Protection Act for non-smokers. Dated November 13, 2007, smoking is prohibited on campus unless the area designated by the university is smoking. Those who intentionally violate it are liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand baht. According to Section 12 of the Non-Smokers’ Health Protection Act, 1992
No smoking in public areas including buses between universities
Public areas such as auditoriums or stadiums are non-smoking and alcohol-free areas
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaowalit Limmaneevichitr, Vice President for Student Development, received the Suwan Nakara Award as a Smoke-Free Higher Education Institution on the provision of a Smoke-Free Environment by the Law 2022 by the Development of Smoke-Free Higher Education Institutions Project free from health risk factors at the Fahsai Academic Fair at the Patcharakitiyapha Room 72th Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King’s Building. The Medical Council of Thailand in which the committee has visited the legal smoke-free environment of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi.
| Picture for biking activity on World No Tobacco Day |
| กิจกรรมเชิญชวนนักศึกษาส่งคลิปวิดิโอในโครงการรณรงค์เนื่องในวันงดสูบหรี่โลก “KMUTT Anti-smoking with New normal” ในหัวข้อ พิษภัยของการสูบบุหรี่ หรือการต่อต้านการสูบบุหรี่ KMUTT Anti-smoking with New normal activity |
KMUTT knows about e-cigarettes.
On September 25, 2023, Mr. Somporn Noyano, Assistant Rector for Ecosystems for Students and Learners Chaired the opening of the activity KMUTT knows about e-cigarettes at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Stadium. The objective is to make students aware of the dangers of e-cigarettes. and learned about the legal penalties for electronic cigarettes Activities include an exhibition and a 30-minute run to exercise your lungs against e-cigarettes. In addition, prizes were given to those who walked and ran the most laps in a period of 30 minutes. KMUTT Awareness of Electronic Cigarettes activity Supported by the Health Department Bangkok
Additional evidence link:
1.https://www.kmutt.ac.th/news/smokefree-2565/
2.https://www.facebook.com/pattarapon.kumfang/videos/4075865049147444
3.https://www.facebook.com/prayfahsky.hem.9/videos/1220952378325110
4.https://www.facebook.com/Gookgik0107/videos/3893423137435967
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