On 26-28 March 2025, the Office of Art and Culture, Suratthani Rajabhat University (SRU) organized the 15th International Conference in Art & Culture under the theme of “Srivijaya- Thai Style, local lifestyle, dhamma, bringing local wisdom to creative.” In this occasion, Mr. Sukon Nuphakdee, Vice Governor of Surat Thani Province presided over the conference. Asst. Prof. Dr. Wattana Rattanaprom, President of SRU, delivered welcoming speech. Mr. Teeraphan Chancharoen, Director of the Office of Arts and Culture, delivered the conference report.
The conference featured important activities, including the presentation of articles and research in various fields and exhibitions of local wisdom from cultural network institutions throughout the country. The topics of the research presentations and exhibitions included arts and culture, such as history, geography, tourism management and creative economy, language, literature, performing arts, philosophy of religion, and local wisdom, as well as local development, sociology, educational innovation and technology. The conference was considered part of driving Thailand’s soft power through arts, culture, and creativity, which were the important foundations of the creative economy, creating value for communities and society, as well as providing opportunities for participants to exchange knowledge and development skills.
The Office of Continuing Education, the Seminar and Training Center, and Regional Academic Resources and Community Engagement Center—Nakhon Si Thammarat of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) coorganized on the booth for fruit and vegetable carving demonstation under the name “Treasures of My Home” with Mr. Nikom Israngkura
Na Ayudhya, an artist specializing in fruit and vegetable carving, showcasing his skills.
The booth filled with interested attendees, including students, staff, and the general public, as well as members of
the Sukhothai Thammathirat University Student Club from Surat Thani, who came to admire the works and learn carving techniques from the expert artist. The demonstration booth is not only a display of artwork but also a place for sharing knowledge and preserving Thai arts and culture for the new generation. The activities also reflect the importance of fruit and vegetable carving art, which is a cultural heritage worthy of conservation and preservation for future generations.
