On 26 August 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) held an event to celebrate its 47th anniversary, which fell on 5 September 2025. The STOU Department of International Affairs collaborated with both internal and external organizations—including Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Thailand Environment Institute Foundation (TEI), Office of Continuing Education, Office of Documentation and Information, Office of the University Press, Institute for Research and Development, Buildings and Grounds Division and Department of Rajamangalaphisek Education Park. STOU Green Day 2025 was held at Parichart Pavilion.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, Acting President of STOU, presided over the event, while Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Arts and Culture Preservation, and International Affairs, delivered the report. This event welcomed a number of participants, including STOU executives and staff, teachers and students from nearby elementary schools, and the general public, who joined activities
to promote environmental awareness.
STOU has a policy of becoming a sustainable university through various initiatives, such as reducing electricity consumption, improving waste management, conducting research on sustainability, and participating in the UI GreenMetric World University rankings to become a more environmentally conscious institution.
The “STOU Green Day 2025” event aimed to help staff and the public gain knowledge and understanding of how to use resources efficiently and apply the 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle—in their daily lives and work. The event featured many interesting activities, including a panel discussion titled “STOU’s Journey Towards a Green University: Lessons and Inspiration from Network Partners.” There were also numerous activity booths and the Research Awards Ceremony 2025 organized by the Institute for Research and Development.
