Thammasat as Host for 11th SUN Thailand Academic Conference to Drive National Sustainability

     On February 2, 2026, at the Phra Kiao Pavilion, Chulalongkorn University, Assoc. Prof. Chol Bunnag, along with the working committee, represented Thammasat University in taking over the role of host for the 11th conference of the Sustainable University Network of Thailand (SUN Thailand). The event marks a significant milestone in demonstrating Thammasat University’s commitment to being a leader in sustainable development.

     Asst. Prof. Chol Bunnag, Assistant to Rector for Quality Development and Sustainability at Thammasat University, stated that by hosting the 11th event, Thammasat aims to foster learning and innovation, enabling member universities to find solutions to global crises through teaching, research, and campus management, aligning with its “sustainability for the future” vision. The university emphasizes becoming a “mechanism for real change” locally by applying research for community and commercial development, integrating diverse knowledge for tangible progress. This establishes a responsive learning cycle relevant to Thai society for true sustainability.

     The Sustainable University Network of Thailand (SUN Thailand) currently comprises over 65 higher education institutions across the country. Its primary mission is to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboratively drive initiatives in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Furthermore, SUN Thailand serves as a crucial component at the regional level, being a member of the Asian Sustainable Campus Network (ASCN), alongside leading university networks from Japan, China, and South Korea, to collaboratively establish a foundation for environmentally friendly and socially responsible university management on an international scale.