On January 15, 2024, Associate Professor Dr. Rojana Chantasa, Director of the Research and Development Institute, Associate Professor Dr. Wat Phloysri, Deputy Director for Academic Services, Associate Professor Dr. Theeraporn Phaylek, Associate Dean for Research at the Faculty of Education, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, and the research team visited the Ban Na Champhu Border Patrol Police School in Ban Kong Subdistrict, Nayuang District, Udon Thani Province, to carry out activities under the “Quality of Life Improvement and Household Income Enhancement through Area-Based Development” project. This project is part of the Rajabhat University Strategy for Local Development, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The purpose of the activity was to assess the problems and needs of teachers, students, and parents regarding quality of life development based on the four key Thai virtues: morality, ethics, knowledge combined with virtue, and life skills according to the principles of the Sufficiency Economy. This approach aims to foster self-reliance and mutual support within the community, leading to sustainable development.

During the activity, the research team held a forum to gather opinions from teachers, students, and parents on ways to improve quality of life, with a focus on promoting vocational skills for youth and providing supplementary income for households. Additionally, the research team distributed snacks and drinks to the students at the school in celebration of National Children’s Day.

Associate Professor Dr. Rojana Chantasa, Director of the Research and Development Institute, stated that this activity is an integration of research knowledge and teaching from Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, transferred to the grassroots community. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life of households, in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, which aims to end hunger (Zero Hunger), and SDG 3, which focuses on ensuring good health and well-being for all people of all ages. The research team will collect feedback and suggestions from teachers, students, and parents to further enhance the project and ensure its success in achieving the sustainable improvement of quality of life and household income.