On 28 May 2021, the STOU Institute of Research and Development (IRD) signed the Memorandum of Agreement on Academic Collaboration with the Department of Corrections. The MOA aims to promote research studies in corrections in order to enhance the academic cooperation between the two institutions, as well as to promote the research and development of standardized correctional work in the treatment of inmates. Associate Professor Dr. Pranee Sungkatavat, distinguished member of the University Council, Acting President of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, together with Associate Professor Dr. Sungworn Ngadgratoke, Director of the STOU IRD has signed the memorandum of agreement on behalf of the university.
