9 January 2024 – The virtual MOU signing ceremony between Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and Guangdong Open University (GDOU) was held via Zoom meeting, where Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, STOU Acting President, and Prof. Dr. Liu Wenqing, President of GDOU, signed the MOU. The ceremony was witnessed by executives from both universities.
STOU and GDOU were established in the same year which is 1978. Both universities prioritize distance education, flexible educational service mechanisms, and the development of innovation and digital systems. The MOU signed emphasizes not only academic but also cultural exchanges.