On June 23, 2024, Ajarn, Dr. Mahesh Chougule, a distinguished lecturer in the Social Policy and Development programme at the Faculty of Social Administration, has made a significant academic contribution with the publication of his comprehensive article in the prestigious journal Space and Culture, India. The article, titled “An Analysis of Thailand’s Social Policies and its Integration with SDG1 'No Poverty' to Achieve Social Inclusion,” explores Thailand’s innovative approaches to poverty reduction in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 1.
Ajarn,Dr. Mahesh Chougule's research provides a detailed examination of Thailand's success in decreasing its multidimensional poverty rates over a seven-year period. His systematic reviews and findings highlight the country’s effective strategies in providing low-cost healthcare and education, which have been instrumental in achieving sustainable development and social inclusion. Notably, the article emphasizes the impact of Thailand's "Sufficiency Economy Philosophy" (SEP) and the Universal Health Coverage scheme.
This publication in a Scopus-Q2 journal not only enhances our understanding of social policy and development but also underscores Ajarn, Dr. Mahesh Chougule's expertise and dedication to addressing global poverty issues.

Mr. Yuzhou Zhu (John), our third-year student, participated in a workshop organized by the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute, one of the top three research institutes in China, in collaboration with Harvard University, from June 19-22, 2024, in Nanjing, China. The workshop was part of the project “Living Environment and Working Conditions of Energetic Older People in Rural Thailand and China,” an initial collaborative project between Thailand, China, and Harvard University.
John attended this project as a research assistant to Dr. Watchara Pechdin (Aj. Jay), who is the principal investigator (PI) for Thailand on this project. SPD extends its appreciation to our professor for providing our student with the great opportunity to gain real research experience and connect with a well-recognized research platform.

On June 24, Ajarn Kevin Cook met with SPD student, Arak Boworn, and his supervisor, Panus Na Nakorn, at the United States Embassy USAID internship site. Arak is doing a great job on his internship and working on a public workshop in July to review development activities on HIV treatment and prevention in Southeast Asia. Ajarn Kevin also discussed collaboration opportunities between USAID and the Faculty of Social Administration.

On 20-21 June 2024, at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University (Tha Prachan), the Dean of The Faculty of Social Administration, Assoc Prof Dr. Auschala Chalayonnavin and Assist Prof Dr. Passapong Sripicharn, Dean of The Faculty of Liberal Arts received the honor of joining the National Academic Conference SMARTS 13th with The Faculty of Liberal Art Thammasat University and partners. Madam Sarah Binyoh, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security together with Prof Dr. Jiraphon Sunkpho Vice Rector, Administration Tha Prachan and the Digital Department presided over the ceremony.
The headline of the conference was "TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE WORLD: THE ROLES OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS."

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