47th STOU Anniversary Celebration

On 5 September 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) organized Samsorn Plaque of Honor Offering Ceremony in celebrating 47^th year Anniversary of STOU at Aneknitat Building (Conference Hall). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, Acting President of STOU, presided over the ceremony.

Mr. Nontaphon Nimsomboon, Distinguished Members of the University Council, presented the Samsorn Plaque of Honor.
The Plaque of Honor is the highest honor and recognition bestowed by STOU. It is awarded to organizations or individuals who have provided assistance, promotion, and support for STOU’s educational management.

4 organizations included:

– The Office of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhon’s Projects

– Central Watsan Co., Ltd.

– Thai Union Group PCL.

– Nawarat Patanakarn PCL.

Individual 21 people included:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jitraporn Sudhivoraseth	Mr. Chuenjit Potisupsuk
Emeritus Professor Dr. Chutima Sacchanand	Mr. Thanapon Hunsakun
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tharinee Pongsupatt	Emeritus Professor Dr. Thirapat Serirangsan
Dr. Bordin Sapsomboon	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preang Kitratporn
Assoc. Prof. Pakamas Pachonklaew	Emeritus Professor Dr. Pongsak Angkasit
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mukda Nuysri	Assoc. Prof. Ratawit Jewsawusde
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarisak Soontornchai	Emeritus Professor Dr. Siriwan Sripahol
Emeritus Professor Dr. Sujit Bunbongkarn	Emeritus Professor Dr. Sumalee Sungsri
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sutithep Siripipattanakul	Mr. Adisak Tantiwong
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anuvat Jangchud	Mr. Auttapol Rerkpiboon
Prof. Dr. Arunya Tuicomepee

Furthermore, on the same day, STOU organized the Award Ceremony for Outstanding Students and Graduates 2024 at Chalermprakiat Building. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, Acting President of STOU, presided over the ceremony and presented the plaque. The ceremony celebrated and recognized the outstanding achievements of individuals who have made significant national or international contributions. This year ceremony honored a total of 58 alumni, graduates, and students, including;