Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), through its Ubon Ratchathani Regional Academic Resources and Community Engagement Center (STOU Ubon Ratchathani) and alumni network, has been providing aid to those affected by the severe clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border. The conflict, which began on 24 July 2025, has forced over 190,000 people into nearly 800 shelters across four provinces: Ubon Ratchathani, Buriram, Surin, and Sisaket.
On July 31, STOU Ubon Ratchathani, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanapan Tani, Director, delivered essential goods to the Border Patrol Police Sub-division 22 in Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani, and to a refugee center in Sisaket Province. The center has been collecting donations since the clashes began, and has also been coordinating directly with affected students, providing temporary accommodation, food, and other necessities for the one who had to flee with her children.
On the same day, the STOU Nakhon Ratchasima Alumni Club also contributed to the relief efforts. The club, led by president Patcharee Wiriyapong, donated instant noodles, canned fish, and cookies to the authorities in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, for distribution to affected individuals in Sisaket Province.
On August 4, STOU Ubon Ratchathani conducted a second aid mission, delivering more donated supplies to officials at the 2nd Infantry Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment in Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani. They also provided aid to victims and staff at the Wat Sirimongkhon and Ban Na Charoen School shelters in Det Udom District, where Dr. Thanapan personally met and spoke with the evacuees.
STOU extends its gratitude to all donors for their generous support during this crisis.
