At King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of our community. As part of our mission to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls, KMUTT has been actively working toward breaking down barriers and providing equal opportunities for both women and men, with a strong focus on empowering women in every aspect of academic, professional, and personal growth.
Promoting Gender Equality in Education
KMUTT is committed to offering equal access to quality education for all students, regardless of their gender. Through our diverse academic programs, we actively encourage female students to pursue careers in fields traditionally dominated by men, such as engineering, science, and technology. With a focus on STEM education, KMUTT has implemented various initiatives aimed at inspiring and supporting young women to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
We also work towards closing the gender gap in leadership positions within the academic sphere. KMUTT provides various platforms for female students to engage in research, leadership roles, and community activities, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance to become successful in their respective fields. Furthermore, we ensure that female students have access to mentorship programs, career guidance, and opportunities that support their personal and academic growth.
Gender-Inclusive Campus Environment
KMUTT fosters a gender-inclusive campus environment that promotes equal rights and opportunities. Our policies are designed to protect the rights of women and girls, ensuring they are free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or violence. We have established clear guidelines that address gender-based violence, create safe spaces, and promote gender sensitivity across the campus.
We are also proactive in tackling unconscious biases and ensuring that our hiring, recruitment, and promotion processes are fair and equitable for both male and female staff. This commitment extends to the classroom, where our faculty members are trained in gender-sensitive teaching practices, ensuring that all students are treated with respect, regardless of their gender.
Empowering Women Through Research and Innovation
KMUTT also places a strong emphasis on empowering women through research and innovation. The university encourages female faculty members and students to take active roles in conducting research and developing technologies that contribute to societal change. Female researchers at KMUTT are actively involved in addressing issues that disproportionately affect women and girls, such as gender-based violence, reproductive health, and gender disparities in STEM fields.
We believe in fostering an environment where women in academia can thrive. Our research programs support female researchers and aim to bridge the gender gap in academic leadership positions. With dedicated resources and support for female researchers, KMUTT strives to create an environment that enables women to innovate, lead, and make meaningful contributions to their respective fields.
Supporting Women’s Career Development
At KMUTT, empowering women extends beyond the classroom. We recognize that career development is an essential part of achieving gender equality. The university provides career services and networking opportunities to help women excel in the job market. KMUTT has strong partnerships with industries, corporations, and startups, ensuring that our female graduates have access to internships, employment opportunities, and leadership training in various sectors.
Through workshops, conferences, and collaborations with women’s networks, we offer female students and staff the chance to build the skills and confidence they need to take on leadership roles in their future careers. By creating these opportunities, KMUTT is paving the way for more women to step into influential positions in both the private and public sectors.
Encouraging Women’s Leadership and Participation
In line with our commitment to gender equality, KMUTT actively encourages women to take on leadership roles across various student organizations, academic committees, and research projects. We provide platforms for women leaders to share their experiences, knowledge, and expertise, ensuring that their voices are heard in shaping university policies and decisions.
We also support female faculty members and staff in taking on leadership positions within the university, ensuring that women have equal opportunities to lead and influence institutional development. KMUTT’s emphasis on women’s leadership ensures that our campus reflects a gender-balanced and inclusive environment.
Creating Opportunities for Women and Girls in the Community
KMUTT’s commitment to gender equality extends beyond the university, reaching out to the local community. The university actively works with local and international organizations to promote women’s rights and gender equality. Through community outreach programs, KMUTT engages in initiatives that empower women and girls, especially in rural and underserved areas. These programs focus on improving access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for women and girls, ensuring that they have the tools to succeed.
By partnering with local governments and NGOs, KMUTT aims to create sustainable and scalable solutions that help women and girls thrive in all aspects of their lives, from education to economic independence and social empowerment.
As part of its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls, KMUTT is making great strides toward creating a more equitable and inclusive society. Through education, research, career development, and community engagement, KMUTT is empowering women and girls to reach their full potential and succeed in every aspect of their lives. With a strong focus on gender equality, women’s leadership, and equal opportunities, KMUTT is shaping the next generation of empowered women who will lead positive change across the world.
5.3 STUDENT ACCESS MEASURES
1. Systematically measure/track women’s application rate, and acceptance/entry rate
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi systematically monitors and tracks women’s application, acceptance, and entry rates through a comprehensive, data-driven student information system. Each academic year, KMUTT collects and analyses gender-disaggregated data for all applicants and newly enrolled students, ensuring continuous oversight of gender equality in student recruitment.
KMUTT’s Student Insight Hub provides real-time dashboards showing the number of applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students by gender across all levels and faculties. The visual statistics demonstrate that the proportion of male and female students remains consistently comparable each year, reflecting balanced access and equitable admission opportunities.
In addition to application and entry data, KMUTT also tracks women’s retention and graduation progression using the university’s official MOD Link Application, which serves as the central platform for academic registration, graduation registration, and student status monitoring. Through this system, gender-specific records including graduation registration rates and completion timelines—are continuously monitored. This ensures that the university not only tracks women’s entry but also follows their academic progression until graduation.
KMUTT also publishes official academic calendars and graduation procedures (via the Registrar Office and MOD Link platform), which support accurate annual monitoring of women’s graduation cohorts. These systems enable the university to maintain reliable statistical evidence and ensure transparency in gender-related educational outcomes.
Through these mechanisms Student Insight Hub dashboards, structured annual reporting, MOD Link tracking tools, and Registrar Office documentation KMUTT demonstrates a systematic, institutionalized process for measuring and monitoring women’s application, acceptance, and entry rates, as required by THE Impact Ranking SDG 5.3.1.
MOD Link Application for Track women’s graduation rate
MOD Link Application for Track women’s graduation rate
2. A policy addressing women’s applications, acceptance/entry, and participation
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has policy for students on gender equality. Admissions are open to all students who come to the university and participate in the ministry. Group leadership, driving club activities under educational development policies that will lead to become leaders of Social Change Agent.
“KMUTT actively advocates the principle of diversity. We believe that all members of our KMUTT community should reflect the diversity of gender, race, national origin, socio-economic background, urban and rural geographic origin, culture, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Thus, we will equally treat everyone to ensure that diversity is maintained and further developed”
Diversity Policy
KMUTT actively advocates the principle of diversity. We believe that all members of our KMUTT community should reflect the diversity of gender, race, national origin, socio-economic background, urban and rural geographic origin, culture, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Thus, we will equally treat everyone to ensure that diversity is maintained and further developed.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvit SeaTia
President , KMUTT
Januaryr 2021
Academic and Research Collaboration Discussion on “Community/Societal Resilience: Adapting to the Effects of Global Warming”
On March 18, 2024, the Social Sciences and Humanities Division and the Environmental Social Sciences program of the Faculty of Liberal Arts at KMUTT hosted Prof. Ricardo García Mira from Universidade da Coruña (UDC), Spain, an expert in environmental psychology.
The meeting brought together faculty from JGSEE, the School of Liberal Arts, and the Environmental Social Sciences program to explore academic and research collaboration on the theme “Community/Societal Resilience: Adapting to the Effects of Global Warming.”
The initiative supports KMUTT’s Social and Environmental Innovation Research Unit and aims to advance sustainable development, strengthen academic capacity in environmental social sciences, and foster interdisciplinary solutions to global warming challenges.
Faculty of Science Organizes Pre-Internship Training on “Professional Presentation Techniques”
On April 22, 2024, the Faculty of Science conducted a pre-internship training program titled “Professional Presentation Techniques” for third-year students preparing for co-operative and industrial internships.
Led by Ms. Kesara Valanchdech, an organizational development consultant, the workshop focused on essential presentation skills: communication techniques, planning and structuring content, persuasive delivery, slide design, handling audience questions, and managing unexpected issues during presentations.
The training aimed to equip students with the confidence and competencies needed for professional communication during internships and future careers.
CMM Department Hosts Fourth-Year Student Project Showcase, “Multi Exhibition Media”
On May 21–22, 2024, fourth-year students from the Computer and Information Technology (CMM) Department of the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology held the “Multi Exhibition Media” showcase at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).
The exhibition featured student works from 37 groups across six categories websites, exhibitions, video games, animation, applications, and video production.
The event included panel discussions with experts, a keychain-making workshop, and screenings of student-produced films. Over 350 attendees, including industry professionals, alumni, and students, participated.
The showcase highlighted the creativity and potential of CMM students, strengthened collaboration within the digital media community, and provided insights into career pathways in the digital industry.
SoCHAMP GEN 2 Students Participate in the “2024 Rakkaew EmpowerU Camp” (Central Region)
From May 31 to June 2, 2024, the SoCHAMP Gen 2 student group, guided by advisors from the Student Affairs Office and the Royal Project Foundation Support and Promotion Center, joined the “2024 Rakkaew EmpowerU Camp” in Nakhon Pathom.
The camp gathered students from 11 institutions and 14 project teams across the central region. Participants engaged in workshops on leadership, entrepreneurship, creative problem-solving, and sustainable community development.
Students received expert feedback to further refine their projects and presented their initiative “SoCHAMP4Sochange,” which focuses on expanding educational opportunities and improving quality of life.
The camp encouraged youth-led community development aligned with sustainable development goals and future career readiness.
World Envi Day X SSH 2024: “Policy Pathways to Inclusive Well-Being for All”
On June 5, 2024, the School of Liberal Arts at KMUTT held World Envi Day X SSH 2024, themed “Policy Pathways to Inclusive Well-Being for All.”
The event promoted awareness of social and environmental issues affecting children, youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and the general public.
Associate Professor Dr. Suvit Saetia, President of KMUTT, opened the event, followed by a keynote speech from Mr. Anan Dondri, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
Small-group sessions explored well-being concepts across three groups—children and youth, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
The event aimed to build networks for social and community engagement, strengthen responsibility toward environmental sustainability, and promote inclusive well-being practices. Held at the LX Building, the event showcased KMUTT’s commitment to social inclusion and sustainability.
3. Provide women’s access schemes
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi recognize the importance of providing educational opportunities to students all gender, religion, race, and ages. Each academic year, a small number of students experience financial difficulties and affect their education. The Student Financial Aid Unit has a mission to support scholarships, along with developing scholarship students, and helping underprivileged students live on the fence. KMUTT Quality both academically and personally, ready to go out and live in society and be a good citizen.
Financial Consultation and Support Services
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi recognizes the importance of providing educational opportunities for students. Each year, many students face financial difficulties that may affect their studies and overall well-being. The university’s financial support team offers assistance to students through various funding and scholarship services, along with student development programs that help recipients grow and utilize their knowledge for the benefit of society.
The goal is to ensure that every student at KMUTT receives quality learning experiences and personal development opportunities, enabling them to build a stable life and become valuable contributors to the community.
“We will not leave anyone behind”
no one left behind
Undergraduate students experiencing financial difficulties during their studies can schedule an appointment for financial consultation with the support team at Financial Consultation Appointment System.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has the process for helps and support financially for students at all levels of study since Bachelor’s to Doctoral levels and International students. The task is divided into 3 sub-tasks: Effective scholarship budget management resource quest that to support scholarships for students with financial difficulties and for promotion Support scholarships, mentorship and find ways to help students who owe tuition fees with the university as well as follow up on student loan debt. KMUTT and the development of student potential, scholarships, and general students to enable students to be change agents of KMUTT.
Strategy
To be the center of service to help and support financially for students of all levels to be preparing for study, research, and reduce student anxiety about the cost of education. Both at the undergraduate and graduate levels of the university. as well as to promote those who have outstanding abilities and prosper to have equal educational opportunities, to become Change Agents of KMUTT and successful with good and smart graduates.
Policy of scholarship
Announcement
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
Subject: Horizontal Student Development Fund
B.E. 2562 (2019)
In order to promote and support KMUTT students with outstanding potential, as well as those who face financial hardship that may hinder their academic progress, and in accordance with the University’s commitment to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi hereby issues the following announcement regarding the Horizontal Student Development Fund. This Fund aims to support students throughout their studies by providing financial assistance, activity-based support, and development opportunities that enable students to enhance their academic capability, personal growth, social responsibility, and readiness to contribute to society. This announcement replaces the previous version issued in B.E. 2554.
Clause 1
The previous announcement titled Horizontal Student Development Fund B.E. 2554 is hereby revoked.
Clause 2
The University hereby issues this announcement titled Horizontal Student Development Fund B.E. 2562.
Clause 3 Definitions
1. “University” means King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT).
2. “Scholarship Management Committee” means the Committee responsible for overseeing the Student Development Fund for KMUTT students.
3. “Student” means any individual enrolled in an academic program at KMUTT.
Clause 4 Purpose of the Fund
The Horizontal Student Development Fund is established to provide financial support for KMUTT students who face financial difficulties, and to promote participation in activities that enhance academic performance, research capability, innovation, creativity, social engagement, moral and ethical development, and contribution to the community and society.
Clause 5 Scope of supported activities
The Fund supports activities such as:
5.1 Academic enhancement, research, innovation, creativity, ethics, volunteerism, public service, and activities that represent the University or produce social benefits. Examples include:
5.1.1 Organizing development activities for financially disadvantaged students.
5.1.2 Organizing academic or skill development activities that benefit financial-aid recipients.
5.1.3 Supporting students who represent the University in competitions or public activities.
5.1.4 Supporting community engagement or public-benefit projects involving financial-aid recipients.
Clause 6 Financial assistance categories
The Fund consists of two types:
1. Financial assistance for students experiencing hardship.
2. Financial support for student development activities.
6.1 Financial assistance for hardship cases
Financial support may be provided to students who demonstrate financial difficulty. The maximum support shall not exceed 50,000 THB per student per year. For group activities, the maximum support shall not exceed 300,000 THB per project, upon approval by the Scholarship Management Committee.
6.2 Student development support criteria
Financial support may be granted as follows:
1.1 Students with outstanding academic performance (top ranking in their program) receiving a scholarship of 1,000 THB.
1.2 Students achieving top-3 academic positions receiving a scholarship of 2,500 THB.
1.3 Students ranking top-5 academically receiving a scholarship of 5,000 THB.
1.4 Students achieving top academic performance at the faculty level receiving 10,000 THB.
Academic competition and activity support
2.1 Students receiving national-level awards: Up to 40,000 THB.
2.2 Students receiving international-level awards: Up to 30,000 THB.
2.3 Students receiving local community awards: Up to 20,000 THB.
Research and Publication Support
2.4 Students publishing research as First Author in journals indexed in Scopus (Q3 or above): Up to 2,500 THB.
2.5 Students publishing research as First Author in journals indexed Scopus (Q1 or Q2): Up to 5,000 THB.
2.6 Students presenting research at international conferences:
– Countries with high travel cost (USA, Japan, EU): Up to 15,000 THB.
– Other countries: Up to 10,000 THB.
– Domestic presentations: Up to 7,000 THB.
Clause 7
Any expenses incurred in administering or supporting the Student Development Fund shall be paid from the Fund’s allocated budget, as approved by the Scholarship Management Committee.
Clause 8
The Student Affairs Office is responsible for implementing and carrying out the administration of this Fund for KMUTT students.
Issued on April 2, 2019
Prof. Dr.Chaowalit Limmaneevichitr
Vice President for Student and Learner Development
4. Encourage applications by women in subjects where they are underrepresented
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is committed to promoting gender equality by encouraging women to apply for academic programmes in fields where they are traditionally underrepresented, particularly in STEM disciplines such as engineering, technology, and applied sciences. The university actively supports female applicants through scholarships, targeted recruitment programmes, and institutional policies that reduce barriers and expand opportunities for women.
One of KMUTT’s key initiatives is the Dhammaraksa Scholarship, a special scholarship programme designed for high-potential high school students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship is open to students who demonstrate strong moral character, come from families without prior higher-education experience, and reside in remote or high-risk areas. This programme aims to expand educational opportunities, enabling recipients including women to pursue university studies and ultimately become a positive force for their families and communities.
To further support women entering male-dominated fields, KMUTT has established a policy framework that encourages female applications and ensures gender-inclusive access. This includes pathways such as the university’s Territorial Guard Programme, which is open to both male and female students who wish to continue their training until completion and aspire to future leadership roles. The policy facilitates administrative procedures, provides clear guidance for applications, and ensures that female students receive the same opportunities as their male counterparts in specialized national-service-linked academic pathways.
In addition, KMUTT conducts outreach activities, public communication campaigns, and regional engagement programmes that highlight scholarship opportunities, admission pathways, and academic support systems available to women. These efforts help increase awareness, foster confidence, and inspire more female students to apply for subjects in which women remain underrepresented.
Through its scholarship programmes, policy measures, and active encouragement strategies, KMUTT demonstrates a strong commitment to expanding access and promoting gender equity, ensuring that women are fully supported in pursuing their academic and professional aspirations in underrepresented fields.
ทุนการศึกษา มจธ. Scholarships – KMUTT
5.6 WOMEN’S PROGRESS MEASURES
1. Related information on our university as a body having a policy of non-discrimination against women.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has established formal institutional policies ensuring non-discrimination against women and the promotion of gender equality. KMUTT’s Human Resource Management Policy (2022) requires fairness, justice, transparency, accountability, and equal opportunity in all personnel processes, including recruitment, promotion, compensation, safety, and professional development. The policy explicitly prohibits discriminatory practices and protects employees through whistle-blower mechanisms and transparent decision-making.
Furthermore, the KMUTT Diversity Policy affirms the University’s commitment to equal treatment regardless of gender, gender identity, socio-economic background, ethnicity, disability, or other characteristics. This ensures that all members of the KMUTT community are treated with equality and that diversity is actively supported and strengthened.
Together, these policies demonstrate KMUTT’s strong commitment to maintaining a safe, fair, and inclusive environment for women across all levels of employment, study, and participation within the university.
Diversity Policy
KMUTT actively advocates the principle of diversity. We believe that all members of our KMUTT community should reflect the diversity of gender, race, national origin, socio-economic background, urban and rural geographic origin, culture, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Thus, we will equally treat everyone to ensur that diversity is maintained and further developed.
2. Related information on our university as a body having a policy of non-discrimination for transgender people.
KMUTT demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to non-discrimination for transgender people through two official policies. The KMUTT Diversity Policy explicitly recognizes gender identity and sexual orientation as protected dimensions of diversity, ensuring equal treatment and inclusion for transgender individuals across the University community. This is reinforced by the KMUTT Human Resource Management Policy (2022), which mandates fairness, justice, transparency, equal opportunity, and Equity-Diversity-Inclusion (EDI) principles in all personnel practices. The policy also supports a safe work environment, anti-harassment mechanisms, and reporting channels for discrimination. Together, these policies provide comprehensive institutional protection and guarantee equal rights and opportunities for transgender students, staff, and faculty.
3. Related information on our university as a body having a maternity and paternity policies that support women’s participation.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has established a comprehensive set of maternity and paternity support policies to ensure that women—whether students or staff can continue to participate fully in academic and professional life. These policies are clearly defined in two key institutional documents: the KMUTT Human Resource Management Regulation on Leave (2019) and the KMUTT Personnel Resource Policy (2022). Together, they guarantee fair, safe, and supportive working conditions for pregnant employees, new mothers, and parents.
Under the KMUTT Regulation on Leave B.E. 2562 (2019), female employees are entitled to substantial maternity leave benefits, including 98 days of fully protected maternity leave, with financial compensation as specified by national labour standards. The regulation also ensures that pregnant employees can request pre-delivery medical leave, postpartum recovery leave, and additional time off to care for newborn children when required for health or family reasons. In addition, the policy provides paternity leave for male employees, allowing spouses to take time off to support mothers during childbirth and early child-care, which reduces the burden on female staff and promotes shared family responsibilities. Beyond childbirth-related leave, the regulation also includes parental leave, leave for medical appointments, family emergencies, and child-care support—all of which contribute to a workplace environment that enables women to remain engaged in their roles without disadvantage.
Complementing the leave regulation, the KMUTT Personnel Resource Policy B.E. 2565 (2022) reinforces principles of fairness, equality, and non-discrimination. It specifically commits the university to supporting work–life integration, flexible working arrangements, health and safety protections for pregnant staff, and ethical employment standards that ensure women are not penalized due to motherhood or caregiving responsibilities. The policy promotes efficiency with empathy, advocates for employee well-being, and encourages the development of a supportive, family-friendly institutional culture. These institutional commitments help ensure that women can pursue leadership roles, academic progression, and career development without structural barriers.
Together, these policies demonstrate KMUTT’s strong institutional framework that supports women’s participation in the workforce and academic environment, directly addressing THE Impact Ranking SDG5 – Indicator 5.3.3 (Maternity and Paternity Policies Supporting Women’s Participation). The evidence from formal regulations, signed university announcements, and HR policy directives confirm that KMUTT actively prioritizes gender equality and safeguards the rights and opportunities of women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and caregiving responsibilities.
4. Related information on our university as a body on prioritizing purchase of products from local, sustainable sources.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to supporting local economies and sustainable production through clear procurement practices that prioritise products sourced from community-based, environmentally sustainable suppliers. According to KMUTT’s internal procurement regulations and welfare policies including the Regulation on Employment Principles and Personnel Leave B.E. 2562 (2019) and the Childcare Welfare Announcement B.E. 2559 (2016) the university incorporates sustainability considerations in its purchasing frameworks, ensuring that goods and services used in staff welfare schemes, childcare operations, and university activities are ethically produced, safe, and beneficial to local communities.
In practice, KMUTT consistently procures food products and raw materials from local farmers certified under Thailand’s sustainable agriculture standards, including Organic Thailand, GAP (Good Agricultural Practices), and Community Enterprise / OTOP producers. Evidence from procurement records and food-supply certifications shows that the university prioritises seasonal, chemical-free fruits and vegetables from nearby farming cooperatives. These include locally grown mangosteen, rambutan, mangos, bananas, and multiple organic vegetable varieties sourced through community agricultural networks and local SMEs. Such purchases directly support local farmers’ income stability while ensuring that food served to the KMUTT community and particularly within university-supported childcare services—is healthy, traceable, and sustainably produced.
Additionally, KMUTT’s sustainability policy encourages the use of regionally sourced materials in campus operations as part of its ethical procurement strategy. The university’s welfare-related regulations specify that childcare centers and staff facilities must use safe, high-quality products that align with national health and sustainability standards. By intentionally selecting local producers who meet environmental or safety criteria, KMUTT reinforces responsible consumption and production aligned with SDG 12 and demonstrates verified evidence for “prioritising purchase of products from local, sustainable sources.”
Overall, through formal policies, procurement guidelines, certified supply chains, and institutional purchasing practices, KMUTT provides clear and verifiable evidence that it actively supports sustainable local economies and integrates environmentally responsible purchasing across university operations.
5. Related information on our university as a body having accessible childcare facilities for students which allow recent mothers to attend university courses
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) provides formal, institutionalized childcare services that ensure student mothers especially recent mothers can continue their education without interruption. According to the KMUTT Childcare Welfare Announcement B.E. 2559 (2016), the university established an official childcare center designed to support both staff and students who require reliable, safe, and developmentally appropriate care for their young children. The policy states that the childcare center accepts infants and young children from 6 months to 3 years and 6 months, covering the period when mothers most need support to balance caregiving responsibilities with academic commitments.
The policy clearly outlines regulations for childcare operations, including age eligibility, supervision standards, operating hours (08:00–16:30 on weekdays), and continuous developmental support for children’s physical, emotional, and social well-being. This structured schedule aligns with normal university class times, which enables student mothers to attend courses, laboratories, and academic activities while their children are safely cared for on campus. The childcare center also accommodates children with special developmental needs, ensuring inclusivity and equal access.
In addition, KMUTT subsidizes childcare costs by allocating university funds to support the center’s operations, making childcare more affordable and accessible for students. The university specifies service fees at a reduced rate (e.g., 2,700 THB per month for infants under one year; 2,200 THB per month for older toddlers), demonstrating the institution’s commitment to lowering financial barriers for student parents. This policy framework ensures that student mothers are not forced to postpone their studies due to childcare limitations.
Overall, KMUTT’s official childcare regulations, financial support mechanisms, and campus-based childcare center provide strong evidence that the university actively supports the academic participation of recent mothers by offering accessible, safe, and affordable childcare facilities—fully aligning with the requirements of the THE Impact Ranking indicator.
6. Related information on our university as a body having women’s mentoring schemes, in which at least 10% of female students participate.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) provides structured women’s mentoring schemes through its institutional counseling and mental-wellbeing support system, ensuring that female students have access to continuous academic, emotional, and psychological guidance. These services are offered through multiple official platforms operated by the Health Care Unit (HCU), including the “JAIDEE ONLINE” counseling channel and the “KMUTT Motivation Clinic.” Both services are staffed by certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental-health professionals, many of whom are female specialists, making the system more approachable and supportive for women.
The JAIDEE ONLINE platform allows students especially women balancing academic pressures, mental-health concerns, or social challenges to receive private consultations through a secure online system. This service supports women who may face gender-specific concerns, digital-life stress, harassment, or emotional health issues. The platform is recognized university-wide and consistently used by large groups of students, with female students constituting a significant portion of users well over the 10% minimum required by THE Impact Rankings.
In addition, the KMUTT Motivation Clinic provides in-person and online mentoring sessions specifically designed to strengthen women’s resilience, confidence, and mental wellness. The clinic offers regular appointments at both Bangmod and Bang Khun Thian campuses, with specialist sessions led by licensed psychiatrists and psychologists. These sessions focus on topics such as coping strategies, emotional well-being, empowerment, digital-life guidance, academic stress, and career-related challenges that disproportionately affect female students.
Female students are encouraged to participate through university announcements, QR-code access, and appointment scheduling links. The availability of scheduled sessions both during academic hours and extended hours (17.00–22.00) ensures that women with various time constraints, including student mothers or those balancing part-time work, can access support. Statistical usage from the Health Care Unit confirms that more than 10% of all female students actively participate in these mentoring and counseling schemes annually.
Together, JAIDEE ONLINE and the Motivation Clinic form KMUTT’s official women’s mentoring ecosystem confidential, accessible, gender-inclusive, and professionally administered demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to women’s well-being and empowerment.
7. Related information on our university as a body having measurement/tracking of women’s likelihood of graduating compared to men’s, and schemes in place to close any gap.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has established a comprehensive digital system to measure, monitor, and track women’s academic progression and likelihood of graduation compared to male students. The university uses the MOD Link Application, an integrated student platform connected to NewACIS, which consolidates students’ academic records, GPA, course registration, assessment schedules, and academic milestones. This system allows academic advisors and administrators to track women’s academic performance from admission to graduation in real time. Additionally, KMUTT’s Student Insight Hub provides gender-disaggregated analytics, including the number of female and male students, retention rates, program progression, GPA distribution, and graduation statistics by year. These dashboards help the university identify early signs of academic risk among female students and address potential graduation gaps.
To close any gender gap, KMUTT implements several supportive schemes such as academic advising, online consultation channels, personalized study plans, and early-warning notifications through MOD Link. The academic calendar and graduation procedures are also fully accessible through digital systems to ensure transparency and equal access to information for both men and women. These mechanisms collectively ensure that KMUTT continuously monitors women’s likelihood of completing their studies and provides timely intervention to support their academic success.
8. Related information on our university as a body having a policy that protects those reporting discrimination from educational or employment disadvantage.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has established a clear and formal policy framework that protects individuals who report discrimination from any form of educational or employment disadvantage. This commitment is explicitly outlined in the university’s Code of Conduct Standard, the Moral and Management Transparency Policy, and various institutional practices that support fairness, equality, and non-retaliation.
According to the KMUTT Code of Conduct Standard, Article 5.2, the university emphasizes fairness, respect for human rights, and the protection of personal freedoms. The policy mandates that all members of the university community must respect the diversity and differences of all individuals. It also states that individuals shall not be harmed, penalized, or disadvantaged for disclosing information, reporting violations, or expressing concerns related to discrimination. The policy clearly includes:
- Fair and equal treatment in academic and employment processes.
- Protection against retaliation, intimidation, or harassment for reporting discrimination.
- Guaranteed access to welfare, learning opportunities, and rights without prejudice.
- Mechanisms for transparent reporting, including whistleblower protections.
To reinforce these commitments, KMUTT also implements the Moral and Management Transparency Policy, which aligns with national governance standards. This policy encourages transparent reporting, whistleblowing, and accountability mechanisms, ensuring that individuals who raise concerns are protected from misconduct, unfair treatment, and retaliation.
In addition, university-wide initiatives and activities demonstrate KMUTT’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable groups, promoting inclusivity, and preventing discrimination. Evidence includes projects such as:
- Disability Employment Training Model, supported by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, highlighting KMUTT’s leadership in protecting rights and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
- WORLD ENVI DAY X SSH: “Policy Pathways to Inclusive Well-Being for All”, which includes discussions on policies protecting marginalized groups, including children, elders, youth, and persons with disabilities.
These institutional policies and practices confirm that KMUTT not only prohibits discrimination but also actively protects those who report discriminatory practices. The university guarantees that students, staff, or community members who file complaints or disclose concerns will not face academic penalties, employment disadvantages, or adverse treatment of any kind.
9. A policy paternity that supports women’s participation by ensuring that fathers can participate in childcare duties
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has a formal childcare welfare policy that directly supports women’s participation in education and employment by ensuring that fathers are actively involved in childcare duties. This policy is stated in the official announcement titled “Childcare Welfare Policy B.E. 2559 (2016)”, which provides institutional support for both parents mothers and fathers who are university personnel.
The policy explicitly allows children of all KMUTT employees, regardless of whether the primary caregiver is the mother or father, to access the university’s childcare services. Fathers are fully recognized as eligible caregivers under the policy, thereby enabling them to take responsibility for childcare duties such as:
- enrolling their children in the university childcare center,
- participating in daily drop-off and pick-up routines,
- receiving childcare support during working hours, and
- sharing childcare responsibilities equally with mothers.
The childcare center also operates on a schedule that supports working parents 08:00 to 16:30 on weekdays, excluding weekends and public holidays allowing fathers to adjust their work–family routines to participate in childcare without compromising their employment responsibilities.
By formally recognizing fathers as caregivers and providing accessible childcare facilities, KMUTT reduces the burden typically placed solely on women. This policy enables mothers especially recent mothers to fully engage in academic coursework, research responsibilities, administrative duties, and professional development. It also fosters a culture of shared parental responsibility, promoting gender equality at home and within the university community.
Overall, the KMUTT Childcare Welfare Policy (2016) supports women’s participation by ensuring that fathers are empowered and institutionally supported to take part in childcare duties, effectively reducing gender-based barriers in employment and education.
