On December 22, 2024, a merit-making ceremony was held at Wichit Phakee Sathan to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the passing of Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an, the Founding President of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU).
The ceremony was co-organized by the Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an Foundation, the Thai Association for Cooperative Education (TACE), the Association for Institutional Research and Higher Education Development (AIRHED), and the Sukhothai Thammathirat Association under the Patronage of H.R.H. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, including the School of Nursing of STOU. During the ceremony, honorary plaques were presented to recognize the beneficial contributions to society made
by Nursing Alumni.
In 1980, STOU successfully established the School of Health Sciences, which was considered a challenging field for practical training in distance education. Afterward, in the 2005 academic year, the University Council approved the establishment of
the School of Nursing and admitted its first batch of Master of Nursing Science students.
The success of the distance learning program in nursing science is attributed to the unwavering support of nursing experts since its inception. In recognition of their exceptional contributions, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tong-In Wongsothorn, President of
the Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an Foundation, presented honorary plaques to 10 distinguished Nursing Alumni who have significantly benefited society and possess exemplary qualifications.
1. Mrs. Jaroonsri Panyadee, Director of Na Bua Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Udon Thani
STOU education background: Bachelor of Nursing Science Program of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2004
Awards:
1. Valuable Person for National Health Security, NHSO Health Region 8 of 2009
2. Outstanding Civil Servant (Golden Garuda) Award of 2012
3. Outstanding Nurse Petch Kasalong Award of 2012
4. Outstanding Public Health Administrator with Distinguished Merit Award of 2018
5. Outstanding Personnel (Good Person of Primary Care) Regional Level, Nursing Category of 2014
2. Mrs. Jidapa Rodphothong, Head of Surgery and Anesthesia Nursing Department, Pak Kret Hospital, Nonthaburi
STOU education background: Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2016
Award:
Role Model of the Year in Outstanding Medical and Public Health Category of 2019
3. Mrs. Pranee Mahapoonpiti, Head Nurse, Tha Yang Hospital, Phetchaburi
STOU education background: Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2016
Awards:
1. Outstanding Civil Servant, Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Office of 2019
2. Honorary Pin Class 4 for Volunteer Spirit and Dedication to Emergency Medical Services from National Institute for Emergency Medicine
3. Quality Person in Administration, Kaeng Krachan Hospital of 2021
4. Outstanding Person Award “Think Good, Do Good, Be Happy” from Tha Yang Hospital Ethics Club of 2023
4. Mrs. Piyanat Neamtanom, Director of Nong Phak Bung Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Phetchabun
STOU education background: Bachelor of Nursing Science Program in 2006 and Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2020
Awards:
Honorary Award for TO BE NUMBER ONE Community Leader from Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi of 2024
5. Mr. Fa-is Walohtae, Faculty Member, Faculty of Nursing, Princess of Naradhiwas University
STOU education background: Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2021
Awards:
1. Outstanding Nurse, Smart Nurse Category from Phuket Nurses Club of 2018
2. “Value of the Land” Award, Individual Category from Council of Social Benefactors of Thailand of 2021
3. “Top Volunteer Award 2021” from Social Activity Consulting Center of 2021
4. Outstanding Teacher in Research, Academic Year 2024 on National Nurses Day, Faculty of Nursing, Princess of Naradhiwas University
6. Mr. Pakpoom Saiyud,Director of Ban Ku Sot Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Sisaket Province
STOU education background: Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2022
Awards:
1. Good Person of Epidemiology in Community Surveillance from Disease Prevention and Control Office 7 of 2014
2. Outstanding Nurse in Primary Care/Community Health Service System, Sisaket Province of 2014
3. Outstanding National Public Service Innovation Award (Excellence Award) from OPDC of 2017
4. President of Thailand Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital Nurses Association of
2016 – 2022
5. Thailand Nursing Council Committee Member of 2018 – 2022
7. Mrs. Rusamee Luechai,Head Nurse, Rong Kham Hospital, Kalasin
STOU education background: Bachelor of Nursing Science Program in 1995 and Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2016
Awards:
1. Outstanding Nurse, Kalasin of 2010
2. Good Person of Public Health, Kalasin of 2015
3. Outstanding Nurse of Ministry of Public Health, Princess Bunchiradhorn (Jumbala) Chudadhuj Scholarship of 2016
4. Outstanding Care Manager, Ministry of Public Health, 2020
8. Mrs. Ladawan Chanchang, Head of PUI Ward and Head of Nursing Research and Development, Trat Hospital
STOU education background: Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2014
Awards:
1. Good Person of Trat Hospital of 2024
2. Outstanding Nurse in Nursing Service, Research and Development, Nursing Administration Category from Nurses Association of Thailand, Eastern Branch of 2024
9. Mr. Suphathagoon Koedkieo, Professional Nurse, Academic Support and Service Group, Wichian Buri District Public Health Office, Phetchabun
STOU education background: Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2022
Awards:
1. Valuable Quality Personnel of Phetchabun Provincial Public Health Office of 2023
2. Outstanding Personnel in Professional Nursing Category, Wichian Buri District Public Health Office of 2024
3. Outstanding Nurse in Primary Care Practice 2024, Nursing Service Development Network, Health Region 2
4. First Prize in Academic Work Contest, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Category, Thailand Public Health Club Academic Conference of 2023
10. Mrs. Suchinda Kongneam, Head of Family Practice Department, Khok Lo Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Trang
STOU education background: Bachelor of Nursing Science Program and Master of Nursing Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in 2005
Awards:
1. Outstanding Civil Servant (Golden Garuda) Award of 1995
2. Outstanding Public Health Personnel, Health Station Category and Ethics Category, Trang Provincial Public Health Office of 2015
3. Outstanding Care Manager, Provincial Level from Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health of 2023
The event concluded with a panel discussion on “The Sustainable Operations of the Four Organizations,” aiming to explore strategies for ensuring the long-term success of each organization and fulfilling the enduring legacy of
Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an.
