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Royal Grace

THE HIGHEST ACCOLADE FROM HM KING BHUMIBOL FOR KASETSART COMMUNITY

The gracious kindness of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, to Kasetsart representative subsequently performed that duty. His Majesty the King visited or
University is overwhelming and priceless. Since His Majesty King was Prince was represented at the graduate ceremony for 66 years.
Bhumibol Adulyadej, His Majesty the King with King Ananda Mahidol, his elder
brother, visited Kasetsart University about 3 years after its foundation. In addition, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited Kasetsart University
for Royal affairs and other Royal intentions. These are the highest accolade from
During His Majesty King reign, His Majesty King visited Kasetsart University His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej for Kasetsart people.
on 25 May 1950 for graduation ceremonies regularly until 24 July 1998 which was
the last graduation ceremony of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Royal

HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ AND KASETSART UNIVERSITY

1. On 5 June 1946, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej together with King 7. On 18 December 1964, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej together with
Ananda Mahidol, his elder brother, went to see farming at Amphoe Bangkhen and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit took Prince Akihito of Japan and Princess Michiko (They
Kasetsart University, when His Majesty King was Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej. are the Emperor and Empress of Japan now) to see the activities at the Faculty of
Fisheries at Kasetsart University.
2. On 25 May 1950, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej together with Her
Majesty Queen Sirikit visited the Graduation Ceremony at Kasetsart University 8. On 17 December 1966, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej performed
Bangkhen Campus for the first time. music and composed His Royal song ‘Kasetsart’ to be a symbolic song of this
university at Amporn Sathan Villa, Dusit Palace.
3. On 2 January 1953, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited the
opening ceremony of Kaset Fair (the National Agricultural Fair), which is held 9. On 6 May 2005, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej together with Her
annually, for the first time at Kasetsart University. Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously went to the opening
ceremony of the Suwannachat Pool privately at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of
4. On 7 November 1953, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej together with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Kasetsart University.
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit released Mozambique tilapia into the experimental
breeding plan at the aquaculture section of the Department of Fisheries, near the วดิ ที ศั น์ ‘ชาวเกษตรศาสตร์
Hexagonal Pavilion at Kasetsart University. The Mozambique tilapia was transferred รำ�ลกึ พระมหากรุณาธคิ ณุ หาทีส่ ุดมิได้’
from the experimental fish pond at Chitralada Palace.   

5. On 26 July 1963, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej supported the
Alumni Association of Kasetsart University.

6. On 29 November 1963, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej together with
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit grew about 9 Nonsee Trees (copperpod tree or Peltophorum
pterocarpum), which is the symbolic tree of Kasetsart University. At that time, His
Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej performed music at the auditorium of Kasetsart
University for the first time.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 3

APPRECIATED ACTIVITIES FOR REPAYING THE ROYAL KINDNESS

There are many examples of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s royal kindness to Thai people. His Majesty King is a good role model for all of us. Kasetsart University
organized activities to demonstrate His Royal kindness and mercy.

1. To make merit and offer food to the monks on every Thursday mornings for 5. The arrangement of special activities under the name ‘The King’s Path’ in
100 days of His Majesty’s passed away. the university area were made so that students and staff have a chance to understand
what His Majesty King did and behave as His Majesty King did.
2. Kasetsart University staff organized an exhibition to demonstrate His Majesty
the King’s kindness under the name ‘Knowledge of the Land Exhibition’. The In addition, students and staff of Kasetsart University participated in various
exhibition broadcast all of His Majesty works related to the knowledge of the land. types of volunteer work in order to reflect His Royal mercy. For example, volunteering
in sharing food and fresh water with people who came to pay a homage to the body
3. 100 projects were carried out to follow His Royal moral conduct. Knowledge of the King at the Bureau of the Royal Household, and volunteering to load the King’s
of the land is a policy that involved several activities and projects for students in ‘Sufficiency Rice’. All of these things were organized by Kasetsart University.
2016-2017. The purpose of this project is to honor and admire His Majesty King
Bhumibol Adulyadej and to make merit in the name of His Majesty King. The administrators, students and staff of Kasetsart University also feel sorrow
and realize His Majesty’s Royal mercy by participating the king’s cremation preparations
4. His Royal speeches and thoughts focused on Kasetsart as the center of the on 14 October 2016 at Sutham Areekul Meeting Room, Kasetsart Golden Jubilee
knowledge of the land, which it publicizes in a variety of forms to society. Administration and Information Center.

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YEN SIRA PHRO PHRA BORI BAN King Rama IX with Kasetsart
University Timeline
In KU Hall of History is the area that records all His Majesty Royal memories when His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej went to the
graduation ceremony at Kasetsart University for the first time.

Yen Sira Phro Phra Bori Ban Room is the royal family’s exhibition room, particular, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, which was
related to Kasetsart University. This exhibition room presents royal pictures of when His Majesty the King was at Kasetsart University. Moreover,
it shows his royal academic gown when His Majesty King was at the graduation ceremony as same as you all can see it on this edition’s
cover.

If you would like to visit KU Hall of History, you can go on official working days from 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM without any fee.

BOOKS OF OUR KING

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, our
Rama IX, were mentioned in many books. KU Library
has collected all in-house published books which
are about His Majesty the King’s history, ability and
work through online networks under the name ‘Books
of Our King’.

The service system ‘Books of Our King’ is an
electronic book service system which is easy to
connect anytime anywhere. The website will show
the ‘Books of Our King’ with about 59 books on the
virtual bookshelf. There are several types of content
in each book, for example, a book named ‘Our King
Instruction’ is a compilation of all His Royal Sermons
and His Royal words that are related to the sufficiency
economy.

For more information, please visit: http://ebook.
lib.ku.ac.th/king-rama9/index.php

Digital Bookshelves

KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 5

LOTUS MEMORIAL PARK AT NONG HAN LAKE

On 1 March 2016, Her Royal Highness The Lotus Memorial park at Nong Han Lake and the development of lotus seeds. The following
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously visited was founded in 2010 and is located at Kasetsart part is a natural lotus exhibition organized in a
the Lotus Memorial park at Nong Han Lake, University Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Campus. natural museum and plantation of lotus seeds for
Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus The area of this place is about 16,000 square study and research. The final part is a lotus field
and saw lotus painting and a lotus exhibition which meters where collected ‘The Queen of aquatic with a rice field which is to present a beautiful image
was about lotus seeds and the benefits of lotus plants’ from around the world. There are 5 parts in and support the economy.
research. Her Royal Highness Princess planted this place. The first part is the lotus seed assembly
many kinds of lotus for example, ‘Sutthasinobon part where more than 30 kinds of domestic seeds The Lotus Memorial park at Nong Han Lake
Lotus’ or ‘Royal Purple Lotus’. Assoc. Prof. Viroch and seeds from other countries are collected. It is is the biggest lotus park in Thailand. If you would
Impithuksa, Ph.D, Chairman of KU Council together a lotus pool and the area is about 16,000 square like to visit, you can go between 8.30 A.M and 6
with Dr. Chongrak Wacharinrat, Acting President meters. There is a pathway that makes it easy to P.M. If you can’t go there by yourself, you can
of KU and Assoc. Prof. Wilaisak Kingkham, Ph.D., visit this part. The next part is the lotus seed visit the ‘Virtual Museum’ on http://museum.stkc.
Acting Vice President for Chalermphrakiat Sakon performance section, which shows about 74 pots go.th/bau_ku/index.php
Nakhon Province Campus along with Mr. Adisak of lotus. The third part is the permanent exhibition
Tep-Ard, the governor of Sakon Nakhon province that shows all of lotus seed information and Virtual Museum
and government officials, staff and students background, for example, classification of lotus
welcomed Her Royal Highness Princess to the Lotus seeds, the background of lotus seeds in Thailand
Memorial park at Nong Han Lake. including lotus seed plantation, care for lotus seeds

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THE LAST GRADUATION CEREMONY
IN HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ’S REIGN

Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak went to Chakrabandhu Pensiri King is the person who has knowledge especially in agriculture and irrigation. His
Hall, Kasetsart University in place of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej to visit the Majesty King always conquers all of his problems and then he has brought
graduation ceremony in 2016 which was the last time in His Majesty King Bhumibol prosperity to Thailand for more than 40 years. Since I was 14 years old, there were
Adulyadej’s reign. communists, terrorists, civil war and chaos. I always assist poor people in terms of
occupations and they can already see what His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
On 24 October 2016, Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak gave a has done. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej never thinks about himself. He
royal sermon to Kasetsart graduates about the way to be successful in the future with always devotes his life to helping people. One of His Majesty’s wishes is about Thai
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej as the ideal example. people. His Majesty King would like to see Thai people happy ever after and he
hopes Thailand will become a civilized country. His Royal wish will come true if all
“His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, my father, gave the duty to me to of us love each other and study His Royal works. You have to apply your knowledge
visit the graduation ceremony at Kasetsart University in his place. I want to give my in your present time.
admiration to all of you as you are already successful now.
In conclusion, I wish His Royal merit will protect all of you. I hope you will be
All of you have made your attempt so you have your accomplishment and now happy on and on.”
you have to look for a job that can make you strong in the future. You have to do
your duty correctly and wisely. You have to use the lessons that you have learnt from Royal Sermon of HRH
your field of study. It will be the most important tool to advance your opportunities. Princess Chulabhorn on
And you mustn’t forget the lessons that you have learnt from other faculties including
general knowledge, which is about academic and news information in the modern October, 24
time. So, I hope all of you will always learn something new and you will have better
knowledge. Then, you can use your knowledge to develop your work.

Furthermore, I would like to give you an example of a hard-working man and
successful person. That is His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Majesty the

KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 7

Message from
THE CHAIRMAN OF KU COUNCIL

“Kasetsart University has been in its eighth The knowledge of the world is about international
decade for a while. The change that is most evident academic knowledge that is accepted by everywhere
at this time is the status of as an autonomous university else in the world. The knowledge of the locals is the
in Thailand. The work is difficult and the challenges wisdom of the nation created though experience and
are enormous in this situation. The university’s passed on through generations. Finally, the knowledge
responsibilities and duties are to work together in a of the king was developed by His Majesty King Bhumibol
harmonized system. Thus the concept of KU ++ or KU Adulyadej. Kasetsart University recognizes the value
Super Plus was initiated, which involves the cooperation and cherishes the idea of a​ revised application with a
of the University Council and the University Administration. sense of divine grace.

The major role of the KU ++ is to create positive As an educational institution, this is one of the
change in education by the use of good governance, institutions that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
and one of the ways to achieve the policy goal is to always regarded as a priority. Kasetsart University will
reinforce the 6Us policy of Kasetsart University. The review our work on the land and agriculture and
6Us policy includes the main guidelines to be a green continue our commitment to follow His Majesty’s path.
university, a digital university, a research university, a
world class university, a socially responsible university, Assoc.Prof. Viroch Impithuksa, Ph.D
and a happy university, all of which are creative Chairman of KU Council
concepts rely on the idea of ‘The Knowledge of the
Land’, the heart of Kasetsart University because it
combines three branches of knowledge: the knowledge
of the king, the knowledge of the locals and the knowledge
of the world.

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KU 4.0 16,20,26 ROAD TO DIGITAL UNIVERSITY

NEW AGE OF KASETSART UNIVERSITY SOME OTHER STORIES DIGITALLY MOVE TO FUTURE PATH OF KU

12 AROUND ALL CAMPUSES

KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 18 30

BRAND-NEW SUBJECT WHICH TRUSTS FNOERWGMRAESETNEURNPIVLAERNSITY SOAAVSEISTOHFEABSEISAT URBAN
STUDENTS’ POWER
CREATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GREEN UNI- BANG KACHAO AND THE SOCIAL RESPON-
13 VERSITY MASTER PLAN SIBILITY MISSION OF KU

KU RANKING 22 32

ALL EYES ON KASETSART UNIVERSITY TOO FAST TO SLEEP @KU PREPARATION OF DRAFT RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION
14 STUDY HARD, RELAX HARDER! AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

CDOESRIPGONRSAYTSETIEDMENTITY 24 34

DESIGNING A WORLD CLASS IDENTITY THE VERY FIRST STEP TO NEW ERA 24/7 KU

8 KU BULLETIN 2016 edition BEGINNING OF THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK WITH
THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND HAPPINESS

Message from President of KU

Idea + talk = starting point. Research must assess the trends of Thailand
University is like a home to us all. For the and the world because technology is moving very fast.
administration under our management team, ‘people’ Professors and researchers must be up-to-date, must
comes first. That is, all students and staff. The duty of encourage social and economic development and
the management team is to make all of us love this must help the nation. We will have to apply research,
home. because love is the beginning of everything, education and social services to be one.
and if we all show love to our home, we will work
together better to develop our home. Think, or say, that it is just the beginning of
Our task now is to raise the level to a global everything. If it stands without doing, it will be meant
level by using all our resources including our know-how, nothing. Implementing policies according to a plan is
and our potential to promote economic, social and not just the duty of the management team; staff and
environmental sustainability by adapting and using the students all have to help push this home to became
concept of the knowledge of the land. The knowledge the home of the dreams of everyone, which I believe
of the Land is a very broad concept. It means the we can do together.
science of the lives of people in Thailand.
The development of our people must come from Chongrak Wacharinrat, Ph.D
the goals we set. Our students may not necessarily Acting President of Kasetsart University
excel in everything when they first arrive here, but we
need to build the ability to think for innovation starting
with a flexible curriculum and a focus on problem-based
learning and project-based learning to understand
how to engineer innovation, because deep learning
alone is not enough.

About KU Bulletin

When traditional forms of communication do not The ‘6Us’ proactive policy aims at improving the GU = Green University
match readers’ way of life, a new look newsletter is university by leading in six areas; a green university, DU = Digital University
necessary. a digital university, a research university, a world class RU = Research University
university, a socially responsible university, and a WU = World Class University
KU BULLETIN is designed to be more attractive happy university, which moving our university forward SRU = Social Responsibility University
than conventional newsletters by employing a new to a new era. HU = Happiness University
style to attract readers. The lifestyle section is added
as in other popular free copy. Links with readers through The beginning of the 6Us policy resulted from KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 9
interactive content which can be accessed via QR dramatically changing environment and social conditions,
Code on mobile devices. Furthermore, the KU BULLETIN the problems of global warming, an aging society and
will be communicated through platforms other than the rapid changes in cutting edge technology. These
paper versions like the trend of modern day. led the university to introduce 3 significant areas of
knowledge as follows: knowledge of the king, knowledge
This is the very first volume of special edition of the locals and international knowledge blended into
which tribute to the remembrance of His Majesty King the 4 missions of universities: the production of
Bhumibol Adulyadej: the late king of Thailand. The well-qualified students, research excellence, academic
photo of His Majesty wearing Kasetsart University’s services and arts and culture conservation.
academic gown for Doctor of Philosophy honoris
causa is on the cover of the bulletin with a column In the end, we ‘Green Blood Fellow’ of Kasetsart
entitled ‘Royal Grace’ which describes the grace of University strongly aimed at creating knowledge of the
King Rama IX granted to Kasetsart University throughout land for the well-being of the nation like the motto of
the 70 years of His Majesty’s reign. The other contents our university.
of the bulletin are talking about when KU became an
autonomous university includes news about 4 Asst. Prof. Ratchot Chompunich
campuses of the university, the work of the executive Acting Vice President for Strategic Development
management team and some other stories involving
the KU community. Moreover, our main subject of this and Organizational Communication
volume is focusing on the proactive policy called ‘6Us’.

KU 4.0

NEW AGE OF KASETSART UNIVERSITY

Some people are familiar with the word ‘Thailand 4.0’, but it is not known whether it can propel Thailand to be a developed country since Thailand
has been stuck with the title ‘developing country’ for a long time.

First, we have to understand the background as an agricultural country before we step into the second era as a leader through industrial
development. At present, it’s the third era of economic policy for heavy industry and the export sector. But the third era isn’t able to determine the
direction of development of the country; the Thailand 4.0 policy aims to develop the country into a ‘Value-Based Economy’ with economic development
by innovation. This model for development affects every sector and this policy has to be accepted in order to move ahead in the same direction. It is
certain that we have to start from educational institutes as the foundation of Thai development

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Kasetsart University is the origin of the Knowledge Pa Foundation. Not only does it provide a new kind of ““KU 4.0
of the Land. So, the university chooses to move in a farming, but it also connects the way of life to technology.
KU 4.0 direction, which focuses on innovation by This equipment can be connected to smart phones focuses on
combining technology with creative thinking. The through a special application, and includes other innovation by
specialties of Kasetsart University are agriculture and projects that Kasetsart University has created for the
well-being knowledge, and collaboration between community, such as ‘Khao Khunnatham’, the organic combining
science and art departments can yield opportunities Jasmine rice project that encourages all farmers to technology
for innovation. grow organic rice. That is one of the missions to
decrease inequality in society. with
Kasetsart University’s KU 4.0 is the foundation creative thinking.
of domestic and international networks to learn and The main idea of Kasetsart University’s development
share know-how with experts in each technology. of KU4.0 is to create new innovations to develop the KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 11
Socio-economic principles are employed to adapt country and to enhance well-being as university targets.
research, reduce barriers and to encourage Finally, Thai society has to be stable and sustainable
collaboration with private SMEs to accelerate development with cooperation between nations, the private sector,
which affects societies worldwide. educational institutes and Thai people.

An example of the best of Kasetsart University’s RU WU SRU
innovative research is ‘Parachute Rice Transplanting
Machine’ a simulation with the cooperation of Princess

Knowledge of the Land

BRAND-NEW SUBJECT WHICH TRUSTS STUDENTS’ POWER

‘Kasetsart’ comes from ‘farmland’ and ‘science’ and hence, the ’knowledge study by themselves, or ‘self-study’, for example, by using the internet or online
of the land’. This meaning is not only for agriculture but also for other branches of systems for study. Furthermore, ‘eduFarm’ technology is used to develop learning,
knowledge that enhance the growth to the land. so students can learn everywhere and at any time with online features with which
students can study new lessons or join activities and collect points.
In 2016, Kasetsart University introduced a new subject, ‘The Knowledge of
the Land’, which is about human development. It also builds the consciousness of This teaching experiment was achieved in both semesters of 2015, and this
all students. In accordance with the identity of Kasetsart University ‘IDKU’ or subject is now a part of 31 bachelor’s degree courses throughout the university and
‘Integrity, Determination, Knowledge Creation and Unity’, activity-based learning or aims to be included in every bachelor’s degree course in 2017
by ‘learning-by-doing’ is employed, for example, assigning projects to students,
which involves self-learning in which they have to solve every single problem to The most important thing about the subject, Knowledge of the Land, is that
develop the university in the future. The course committees encourage teachers to when students study it at this university, they are proud to be students of Kasetsart
be facilitators or ‘nurse teachers’ who facilitate the learning activities of students. University. Moreover, they are proud of learning and doing their activities. Finally,
students will take the knowledge to develop the lives of people around the country.
The Knowledge of the Land course employs ‘Flipped Classroom’ with the If it works, it will demonstrate that ‘Knowledge of the Land is about the existence
assistance of Dr. Chanin Tongchitpakdee, who developed the ‘Knowledge of the of human life, which is the wish of Kasetsart University.
Land’ course. The guiding principle is the skills development of students, making
the classroom as the place to learn with technology as well. At the same time, GU DU HU
Knowledge of the Land puts education into the public arena so that students can

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“ this subject is making students proud of
themselves and their university.

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 v1.1 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 v1.1

KASETSART UNIVERSITY ■ Arts & Humanities KASETSART UNIVERSITY
■ Engineering & Technology
Overall Scores by Subject ■ Life Sciences & Medicine Below is the institution's detailed performance by indicator and overall across the 42 subjects currently featured in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. It is very unusual for an institution to qualify for
■ Natural Sciences consideration in all 42 subjects. The table also includes rankings for the past two years where available, please note that 12 new subjects have been added across the past two years. Also please note that
■ Social Sciences & Management different numbers of institutions feature in the published tables in different subjects - the "Ranked / Scored" column denotes the number of institutions published vs the number considered in our analysis.
■ Top Scoring Subject
Subject 2016 Scores 2014 Rank 2015 Rank 2016 Rank Ranked / Score Rank in
Archaeology Overall
Academic Employer Citations H Scored Percentile Country

NO ACADEMIC RESPONSES 100 / 360

Architecture / Built Environment INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 100 / 518

Art & Design NO ACADEMIC RESPONSES 100 / 1273

ARTS & English Language & Literature INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 300 / 520
HUMANITIES
History INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 530

Linguistics INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 664

Modern Languages 48.7 60.9 52.4 300 / 1219 5

Performing Arts NO ACADEMIC RESPONSES 100 / 974

Philosophy INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 567

Computer Science & Info Systems 45.2 62.7 53.9 38.4 50.7 401-450 500 / 1075 60% 5
47.7 48 39 47
ENGINEERING & Engineering - Chemical 37.5 51.5 57.3 57.8 200 / 713 3
TECHNOLOGY 48.2 301-350
Engineering - Civil & Structural INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 45.3 200 / 532
251-300
Engineering - Electrical 38.4 56.2 52.0 54.2 72.6 300 / 909 6
48.1
Engineering - Mechanical 32.2 50.3 57.9 57.6 300 / 794 6=
38.3
Engineering - Mineral & Mining INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 100 / 403
25.2
ANTHROPOLOGY CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Agriculture & Forestry 77.2 82.7 69.4 59.4 200 / 749 93% 1
54.7
Biological Sciences 58.5 64.9 45.3 27.4 50.9 400 / 999 3
41.0
LIFE SCIENCES Dentistry NO ACADEMIC RESPONSES 50 / 314
& MEDICINE 60.4
Medicine 48.4 49.3 36.7 19.4 44.8 400 / 861 7
42.8
Nursing NO ACADEMIC RESPONSES 33.7 100 / 396

Pharmacy & Pharmacology 19.6 44.2 30.3 21.4 200 / 557 10

Psychology INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 657

Veterinary Science 66.3 47.2 54.1 46.2 50 / 341 3

Chemistry 43.0 61.6 59.2 47.7 400 / 981 3

Earth & Marine Sciences 50.5 58.2 34.7 25.2 200 / 732 3

NATURAL Geography NO ACADEMIC RESPONSES 200 / 544
SCIENCES
Environmental Sciences 53.8 72.4 70.4 56.0 300 / 983 72% 3

Materials Science 31.3 50.0 59.6 49.5 200 / 834 6

Mathematics 41.3 52.2 42.6 36.7 400 / 997 6

Physics & Astronomy 21.2 53.3 44.0 28.7 400 / 997 8

Accounting & Finance INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 530

SCORED IN 20 SUBJECTS Anthropology NO ACADEMIC RESPONSES 100 / 344

Business & Management Studies 47.4 63.1 64.4 66.5 55.7 200 / 957 5

* The maximum possible score in any Communication & Media Studies INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 596
subject is 100 but the scale here
3RANKED IN SUBJECTS is dynamically set to highlight the SOCIAL SCIENCES Development Studies INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 100 / 424
differences between disciplines at & MANAGEMENT
the given university Education

50.4 62.9 64.4 53.5 55.1 300 / 783 1
43.8
1TOP 50 FOR SUBJECT Economics & Econometrics 37.7 57.0 45.9 40.7 300 / 803 6

Law INSUFFICIEN T PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 644

Politics & International Studies INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 540

For details of the methodology used to arrive at these results, please visit bit.ly/qssubjectmethod Social Policy & Administration 20.0 63.8 0.0 26.8 100 / 1299 10

Sociology INSUFFICIENT PAPERS PUBLISHED 200 / 602
200 / 582
Subject RHaonwkiisndgastaMtraansstfeorrmclinagssun-iv8erJsuitinese? Statistics & Operational Research INSUFFICIEN T PAPERS PUBLISHED

EduData SuLmOmJuNitnD-e8O8-N1-100J,uLnoen2d0o1n6 NOTES:
www.edwuwdwat.eadsuudmamtasitu.mcommit.com There are a different reasons why an institution may not have results in any given subject.

1. It may not offer a program
2. It may not have published a sufficient number of papers
3. It may not have attracted a minimum level of recognition through our surveys.

Organised by RECENTLY ADDED SUBJECTS:
2015: Architecture / Built Environment; Art & Design; Business & Management Studies; Dentistry; Development Studies; Veterinary Science
2016: Anthropology; Archaeology; Engineering - Mineral & Mining; Nursing; Performing Arts; Social Policy & Administration

Copyright © 2011-2016 QS Intelligence Unit (a division of QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd) Copyright © 2011-2016 QS Intelligence Unit (a division of QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd)

KU Ranking

ALL EYES ON KASETSART UNIVERSITY

Kasetsart University is internationally famous as one of the top universities in 4icu.org is another famous website ranking which ranks 11,000 universities in
Thailand. The university is recognized in many world university rankings namely: QS the world by popularity of the website. The webmaster bi-annually announces the
University Rankings, Webometrics, 4icu.org and UI GreenMetrics. result. For the first half of 2016, KU was the No.1 in Thailand and 351st in the world.

Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (also known as QS WUR Lastly, KU is also in the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking, conducted
and QS AUR) is one of world’s most widely-recognized rankings. In 2016, KU was by the University of Indonesia. In 2015, the university was ranked 54th, up from 79th
ranked 129th in Asia, up from 171st in 2015. KU was also ranked 47th in the QS WU in the world, and 3rd, up from 5th in Thailand for the year 2014. The result of the
Ranking by Subject: Agriculture & Forestry, for 4 years in a row. In addition, other year 2016 is still awaited.
subjects at KU including Philosophy, Modern Languages, Chemical Engineering,
Computer Science, Biology, Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Earth & Marine All the results above are just a part of the international recognition of Kasetsart
Sciences, Environmental Science, Business & Management and Communication University. All eyes are on the university and it proves that KU goes on being a
were all in the top 5 of Thailand. leading university in the country and the world.

The ‘Webometrics Ranking Web of University’ is another widely-recognized WU
for university’s website quality ranking in which KU has appeared in the rankings
for many years. In 2016, KU was ranked 2nd in Thailand, 4th in Southeast Asia, 52nd
in Asia and 347th in the world.

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Corporate Identity
Design System

DESIGNING A WORLD CLASS IDENTITY

There are several symbols of Kasetsart University, the green of leaves, the This demonstrates our heritage by maintaining the university symbol of a Phra Phirun
Varuna on Naga, and the Nonsee tree (copperpod tree or Peltophorum pterocarpum) (or Varuna), the god of rain, mounted on a naga, or a great sacred serpent, but
as well as the Kasetsart University‘s emblem that has been used over a long period vectored up with crisp, delicate, simple lines, which can be put to use in other
of time since the university was established. However, after modifying the status to designs without any technical problems.We have redesigned the font on the logo
become an autonomous university, the goals became global. The unique identity in accordance with Kasetsart University’s identity, which is the knowledge of the
has been updated and is a good marker for the start of a new era at Kasetsart land, but it remains a simple communication. Another thing that we recommend is
University. the modification of the outer frame to convey the feelings of sufficiency.

Kasetsart University designated the G49 Company, which specializes in the Not only has the logo received a G49 facelift, but also graphic design
design of corporate identity and is led by Krissana Tanatanit, Managing Director of documents for administration, the system design for media advertising, the
G49 to design a new and unique identity system for the university so that all
campuses symbols can be communicated internationally. system designs of digital media and unique standard manuals have been
updated to allow all sectors of the university to employ the design work.
“The improvement to the university logo, we are working on involves the
contemporary and universal concept of the university merged with traditional wisdom. The new identity of Kasetsart University aims to build unity at the university. In
addition, the university also hopes to become universal. The symbols not only refer
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to the university alone, but also to academic standards that reflect image and “The improvement to the
credibility in the academic world. It also increases the market value and brand university logo, we are working
building of Kasetsart University in the modern era and the adjustment will be
beneficial in cooperation with the private sector in the research and innovation of on involves the contemporary
Kasetsart University, which can be employed in various aspects of business
development. and universal concept of the

Another task for G49 is to take care of the design standards that will be used university merged with“
to provide the environmental signage system in keeping with the world’s leading
universities. traditional wisdom. WU

These changes rely on the power of Kasetsart University community cooperation
to deploy the model and the new sign systems so that everyone can see the
images of a beautiful, contemporary and cosmopolitan Kasetsart University.

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Some 01
Other Stories

30 AROUNDALLCAMPUSES

Green Learning Space This is a writable grouping classroom
in the Debaratana Vidhayachote Building, where the room walls are
white boards. It’s a new innovation of the Office of the University
Library. When it comes to brainstorming sessions, it’s easy to write
the ideas on the wall and also save the world.
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Digital Learning

02& Teaching
Digital Learning & Teaching A project on transfer
knowledge and lessons on a digital platform such as teaching eduFarm The system allows
records which are uploaded onto the internet so that everyone students and professors of the
can learn 24 hours a day with no limit on time and place. university to learn and be taught at
any time. Students learn new lessons
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scores and give assignments online
03Farmer’sChildHelp effectively. It can save time and paper.

Father Project 04gU dU wU HU

Farmer’s Child Help Father Project The project intends to solve the
crisis of low rice prices in both the short and long term. The first phase
focused on encouraging KU students to add value to the farmer’s
products by branding and providing an open space for sale. For the
long-term, the project will educate farmers about rice processing, crop
rotation and the quality control of rice.

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05 ProveYou 06
Graduated From KU!
Prove You Graduated From KU A Commemorative Deep
Book of Graduation for KU graduates, academic year Learning CCTV
2016, was designed under the concept ‘Proof of Being
Kaset’. It’s easy to read and has two covers and two
styles in a single volume.
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KU Night

07Eat & Read
KU Night Eat & Read This project is Deep Learning CCTV A CCTV artificial
now in its 2nd year. It is a 24 hour open
space for students to study for exams. It intelligence system analyzes data to identify and
matches ‘eat & read’, the lifestyle of the record the profile of vehicles in real time, including
younger generation, by providing all three those who pass the camera. This can help to reduce
aspects: a library, a canteen and a space emergencies on campus by using KU Robot &
underneath the Chakrabandhu Pensiri Innovation. The project has raised more money
building. for research.
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0K8asetsart Taproot TeamKUstudentsworktogethertoforward to glory’). SRU 10
use the knowledge of the land to
drive the sufficiency economy09
philosophy. The success of the
taproot project encourages higher
education to serve society. It’s a
Thai style belief that Kasetsart
TaprootTeamstartedwitha beautiful
combination of numbers 9/9 of B.E.
2559 (which means ‘always step

AR/VRTechnologyAugmented KU Student Market It’s a flea
Reality Technology and Virtual
Reality Technology were used in the market to sell student products. The
project generates additional revenue
presentation and showcase in the KU to reduce the cost of student
Hall of History and the Lotus and
Water Lilly Garden of Nong Harn activities. The market began on 16
November 2016 and is open every
Chalermphrakiat Park, Chalermphrakiat Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM at
Sakhon Nakhon Province Campus,
Kasetsart University Green Square near Central Food
Center I.
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KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 17

New Master Plan
for Green University

CREATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GREEN UNIVERSITY MASTER PLAN

According to the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking 2015, Kasetsart Green Area Management aims at conservation and increasing green areas
University was ranked 54 in the world and 3 in Thailand. The university was 79th in which at present represent only 30% of the total area of the Bangkhen Campus.
the world and 5th in the country in 2014, but this was not our aim. Kasetsart University Urban Forest and Urban Agriculture are contemporary concepts in this sub-project.
plans to transform to be a fully-fledged ‘green university’, and, of course, No.1 in As a pilot program, the Extension and Training Office grew vegetables and herbs
green universities as we used to be in 2011. on the roof of the building. In addition, a vertical garden was designed for the
interiors of campus dormitories and Warunawan Garden, near the Office of Agricultural
Research on ‘New Master Plan for Green University’ was conducted by Assoc. Museum and Culture, and is thought of as the lungs of the university.
Prof. Pasinee Sunakorn and her team. According to the 6Us strategy, this project
will be a proactive policy to move Kasetsart forward to be a green university. This Transportation Management
research comprised five sub-projects, which are Green Area Management, To promote walking and biking inside the Bangkhen Campus, the university
Transportation Management, Power Supply Management, Waste Management and has built many cover ways and has widened bike lanes to decrease pollution at the
Water Resource Management. university. This kind of construction will connect BTS stations on the Red Line on
Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and the Green Line on Phahon Yothin Road. This has been
conducted under the concept ‘connected, safe and comfy transportation’.

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Energy Management ““Green Area Management
Long-term renewable energy consumption has been considered by using LED
light bulbs and Solar Rooftops or a ‘Solar Farm’ in every building, which represents aims at conservation the
200,000 square meters of the total area. This will be able to generate 16.5 megawatts 30% of green area by total
of electricity power or 30% of the total consumption of the campus.
Waste Management area of the Bangkhen
Zero Waste Policy has been practically carried out. New forms of waste Campus and increasing
management such as collection, dumping spots, reuse and recycling have been greenness by growing
established. Street furniture is a value-added sample of the ‘Reduce/Reuse/Recycle’ concept of Urban Forest
concept for waste management. and Urban Agriculture.
Water Resource Management
R&D on water containment and wastewater treatment and reuse have been KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 19
conducted effectively at the university.
The ‘Green University Master Plan’ is ongoing, but in addition, the university
has a proactive policy to be a green university for the Kasetsart community as an
action plan to make the university’s environment better. We will join hand-in-hand
to lead KU to be a creative and sustainable green university from now on.

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Environmental

11 Signage System
Environmental Signage System The design and
improvement of the signage system to promote the
environmental campaign comprised of thoroughfares
and indoor signage systems at four campuses.
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12Won1stPrizeofU-League ‘KU Sotus’, a group of Kasetsart

University’s student won a 1st prize of U-League 2016 which
is electronical challenge of university student. It held for a first
time on 19 November, while 1st runner-up was a team from
13 ECO KUThammasat University and 2nd runner-up was Chulalongkorn

side. dU wU
Eco KU Based on a success of the project ‘KU No Foam’
which has been conducted since 2014, KU won the award ‘100%
non-foam Organizations’ given by the Department of Health,
Ministry of Public Health. The next step will be the ‘reduce-reuse-recycle’
campaign to stop the use of plastic bags in stores and convenience
Warunawan stores on campus.
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14Park
Warunawan Park The green area beside the Office of 15 Food Innopolis This is a city where food innovation
Agricultural Museum and Culture was renovated to become will be conducted. The project aims to push Thailand as
the lungs of the university. It is an area of learning and a center of research and development to create innovative
recreation. It also houses the symbolic plants of the 77 technologies for the food industry. It’s a collaboration of
provinces of Thailand. It’s not only in the shade, but is 9 state agencies, 13 private companies, 12 universities
also a place to clean the air of KU. and 1 association. Kasetsart University is one of the main
cogs in the working gro
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Feed
the Future
Asia
Innovative
Farmers

17 Activity
16 Double Degree ProgramDoubleDegreeProgramAcollaborativeprojectbetweentheuniversity Feed the Future Asia Innovative Farmers Activity
and Kyoto University in Japan which created a course that allows students The project has been supported by USAID (United States Agency
to obtain a degree from each university. At present, students are enrolled in for International Development) to establish the university as a
this program in the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Agro-industry and the center for innovative agriculture in the region, in partnership
18Faculty of Forestry. It’s expected to expand to 4 faculties in the future. with Winrock International. The project aims to develop agriculture,
wU forestry and fisheries technologies in ASEAN and South Asia.

Developing a project with the Geo-Informatics rU wU sru
and Space Technology Development Agency
(Public Organization) or GiSTDA Both parties will 19Improving the Potential of Research

20 worktogethertopromoteresearchanddevelopment and Training Stations around the Country
of technology models. The object of the project is 21 Research and Training Stations of Kasetsart,
to use technology for natural resource and as a hub of the University, have increased
environmental management and make the most the potential to serve the academic needs
of both agricultural and marine & coastal research. of the people.
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Finance Procedural Revision

Finance Procedural Revision The university is aware of financial problems so
that urgent action can be taken to solve these problems, such as reducing the
process of disbursement and i-Cash system. Kasetsart received an achievement
award for the Best Financial Management from the Comptroller General’s Department
(CGD), Ministry of Finance in 2016.

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Too Fast
To Sleep @KU

STUDY HARD, RELAX HARDER!

No one believes that in just a month and a day, an area about 600 square
meters would be developed to become the first place that is full of wisdom all day
and night at Kasetsart University.

Too Fast to Sleep @ KU, café library, is more than a normal coffee shop. It is
the place that is the answer to modern people’s lifestyles who would like to use
public space for working, learning and eating in a comfortable place at any time.
This place is a successfully result of the project ‘KU Night Eat&Read, which cares
for people who want a place to read their books even at night.

This pleasure learning space is located at KU Ville, Soi Phaholyothin 45, near
the student dorms and staff dorms. It was designed with the assistance of Asst.Prof.
Pattaranan Takkanon, Ph.D, the Master of the Faculty of Architecture, who always
thinks about the surroundings. She cares about sunshine and breeze (Passive Design),
so it is not too hot at noon and there are no mosquitoes at night.

The creation of this project reflects the intention of Kasetsart University to be
a happy university. It is managed with the collaboration of individual entrepreneurs
such as Mr. Anek Jongsatien who founded Too Fast to Sleep as a social enterprise.

“I’m glad to join in business with Kasetsart University. Like everyone knows,
our Too Fast to Sleep is the place for knowledge exchange that interests many
students. Since I became involved, it is not only developing, but it is also increasing
the convenience of learning in the modern age. Our shop already provides wireless
internet and full meals at reasonable prices at the Too Fast Food zone. It will continue
to reflect modern people’s lifestyles in the future.”

“For the second phase, Too Fast to Sleep @ KU will be opened with full options
in 2,000 square meters this November. It will have a ‘Wisdom Zone’ co-working space
and research product shop, called ‘Nonsi 95’ Shop for further services.”

The number of people who use the services reflect the initial achievements of
this project. If you visit Too Fast to Sleep @ KU, you will know that people come and
use the service all the time. Most of them are students and staff of Kasetsart University
and Kasetsart University Laboratory School as well.

This happy space not only fulfills people’s desires, but also makes everyone
smile. Consequently, it has become a symbol of the ‘University of Happiness’; like
the slogan of Too Fast to Sleep @ KU ‘From Green To Happiness’.

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KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 23

The Very First Step
to New Era

BEGINNING OF THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND

Every single year, new students of Kasetsart University will attend several interactive forms. It is the first step to break the old patterns that many people used
events to adopt ‘green veins concentration’ before entering the status of KU people to know. Starting at the registry, the system used digital facilities. A new seating
whether by embracing the faculty’s orientation, or even by taking the ‘First Step into layout was arranged for the activities at the event with various technologies to create
the New Era of Graduate Careers Fairs’ which have been organized continuously. fun and artistic knowledge to younger KU76 students who are proudly involved in
But this year, the orientation or newcomer welcoming ceremony, has had a makeover. the institution such as group activities, games, questions, communicated knowledge
To fit young people’s personality or Gen Z today, it brings more creativity and the from the university from VTR and the applications installed on smartphones. The
application of integrated technology in order to build knowledge and also to impress new students face a challenge to design a new logo for the official fan page of the
new students to recognize the university where they will study over the next few event.
years.
The atmosphere this year was filled with smiles and laughs from new students
‘The First Step Towards the Knowledge of the Land’, the official name for the which is very different from the former image as a boring mandatory activity with a
new version of the freshmen orientation KU76, includes events with a variety of lack of participation. It is considered to be a transition towards a happy university

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““Because the good first step,

in the future, the seedlings that
Kasetsart University

has nurtured today will
grow into a new generation

with hearts closer to
the land and keeps pace

to the world.

and focuses on the concept of the Knowledge of the Land, which is at the heart of
the university in creating well-being for the nation. The activities, known as knowledge,
fun, and pride, considered the creation of new places at Kasetsart University for
students to

see that the university is working with modern society in an era of change.

In the future, the seedlings that Kasetsart University has nurtured today will
grow into a new generation with hearts closer to the land. Meanwhile, it continues
to keep pace with the world. That is because they take a good first step with the
knowledge to develop a sustainable Thailand.

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วางผงั โครงการ

21 สถาบนั เทคโนโลยี
กำ� ปงสปอืPlanning Institute of Technology Kampong SpeuThe university has

a special mission to follow the initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for the planning of the project of the Institute of
Technology in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The project is a cooperation
between the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the Ministry of Education,
22 Kasetsart FCYouthandSportsoftheKingdomofCambodia.
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Mother’s Day Cultivation Kasetsart Football Club or the Emerald Naga never disappoints
the fans. The team grabbed the right to play in Division 1 in the 2017
23& Father’s Day Harvest season. After winning the Division 2 league, Metropolitan Zone, the
team is eligible to compete in the Champions League. It is one of the
three teams to level up and fulfill the upturning history of the club.

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Mother’s Day Cultivation & Father’s Day Harvest Kasetsart University
organized the ‘Mother’s Day Cultivation & Father’s Day Harvest’, special
events to commemorate the celebrations on the auspicious occasions
of Her Majesty the Queen’s 84th Birthday Anniversary 12th August 2016
(B.E. 2559) and the seventieth anniversary celebrations of His Majesty’s
Accession to the Throne 9th June 2016 at Naphrai paddy field,
Kamphaeng Saen Campus.
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Riceberry Valley The Organic Riceberry rice project is jointly conducted by the Biogas Production Using Water Hyacinth and a High
Rice Science Center & Rice Gene Discovery; Kasetsart University, Princess Pa Potential Natural Microbe Network The Microbial Resource
Foundation; the Thai Red Cross Society, and the Ministry of Commerce. The object Center: Princess Pa Foundation in cooperation with Kasetsart
is to create a standard of organic ‘medicine meal’ that can add value to farmer’s University and the Princess Pa Foundation produced renewable
products. energy from Water Hyacinth. This project will bring about a

24 gU rU srU 25tangible decrease in Water Hyacinth in the Thachin River.
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9,999 Garjan Trees Planting to
Honour Royal Family Project

To honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and Her Royal
Highness Princess Chulabhorn, the University managed to turn 74 rai of forestry study area over
to the community by planting 9,999 Garjan Trees. This project is considered to be a living
classroom and a rich green area in Kamphaeng Saen Campus.
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Academic Outreach to Sriracha Community 28The Moon in
The project is continued every year. This year, five srU
sub-projects to develop the community were the Interstellar
finished such as a workshops on Product Value The Moon in the Interstellar Professional
Addition by the Water Footprint Assessment, a development for the well-being of farmers and
Sustainable Community Development project and communities in the area around Chalermphrakiat Sakon
a Role Model Communities project in Tambon Nakhon Province Campus project has been operated
Surasak, Amphoe Si Racha, Changwat Chon Buri. since 2009. The university is the moon and the
communities are the surrounding stars.
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29 Living Nam Kam River Project The other project of 30
Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus is based
on the work of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Talent Mobility Network Best Performance 2016
The project aims to solve the problem of water resource Office of Academic Services, Kasetsart University was
management around Nam Kam River area for the well-being prized a TM Network Best Performance 2016 award in
and self-sufficiency of the villagers in this area. Talent Mobility Fair 2016 which hosted by the Federation
of Thai Industries and National Science Technology
srU and Innovation Policy Office (STI) on 26 September
2016 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

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Road to
Digital University

DIGITALLY MOVE TO FUTURE PATH OF KU

“Lost in Kasetsart University is just a research technology, which has already been to combine the NisitKU and InsideKU applications
common thing” adapted from research to be practical ideas and by collecting all lifestyle aspects and will become
policy that can be managed by employing new an application which is related to student
Kasetsart people have often heard these technology such as Big Data. lifestyles from dawn to dusk and beyond. There
words because Kasetsart University occupies is function which provides advantages to students
more than 1,353,600 square metres. Most In a practical way, it has to drive a Single because it knows the schedule of students. This
students and staffs have experienced being lost Super Data system which integrates information application will warn students what time they
at Kasetsart University. Moreover, it is bad luck at the university level to solve the information should wake up and shows all notifications that
for any outsider who has to visit this university. exchange problem and use technology like are related to each subject. In addition, there
‘Google Form’ to reduce paper and save the are also lifestyle features such as university
This problem will be left in the past because world by updating and digitilizing the university’s canteen reviews restaurant information that are
Kasetsart University has asked Google Inc. the forms, which will be replaced with e-forms. In in keeping with Kasetsart University students’
Google Maps developer, to cooperate by including addition, it requires Kasetsart University students digital lifestyle.
Kasetsart University in ‘Google Street View’. and staffs to use Microsoft Office 365 in a Cloud
The technological picture display is certainly system without any expense so that Kasetsart Kasetsart University will adjust to be an
impressive and visitors to Kasetsart University people can use software in a legal way and absolutely digital university in the future. Students
can get directions before they get to the university. lessen expenses. and staffs at the university can use ID cards for
As a result, the problem of being lost will decrease any services and facilities. There are also digital
because of digital technology. For the learning aspect, digital learning & textbooks which reduce paper use and decrease
teaching idea will start and the study system expense. The main thing that will drive Kasetsart
Digital technology, as a helper in many will be changed to digital systems such as University to be a digital university is the
problems, is the one of Kasetsart University teaching records and uploads in the eduFarm Kasetsart people.
desires. Kasetsart University wants to progress system. Kasetsart students learn how to use the
to be a digital university with the KU ROCK & system over time because Kasetsart University GU DU WU HU
ROLL strategy. It compares the university with believes that we can learn all the time and
a ROCK which shows strength and stability, like everywhere.
the Knowledge of the Land. The ROLL symbolizes
modernity by being digital in 4 ways: Research, Finally, the lifestyle aspect not only facilitates
Operation, Learning and Lifestyle. travel plans through Google Street View, but it
will also lead to the development of application
In terms of research, Kasetsart University
drives Data-intensive Science ideas or science

“Kasetsart University wants to progress to be a digital university with the KU ROCK & Google Maps
ROLL strategy. It compares the university with a ROCK which shows strength and
“stability, like the Knowledge of the Land. The ROLL symbolizes modernity by being

digital in 4 ways: Research, Operation, Learning and Lifestyle.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 29

Save the Best
Urban Oasis of Asia

BANG KACHAO AND THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MISSION OF KU

Large oxbow-shaped green area of the Chao Phraya River on the south of The Collaborative Forest Restoration Program for forest restoration and
Bangkok, is known as the lungs of the metropolitan, which occupies 11,819 rai in 6 eco-learning at Si Nakhon Khuean Khan Park (Bang Kachao) is a project under Her
Tambons of Amphoe Phrapadaeng, Samut Prakarn Province. Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. It was established in 2013 with
the cooperation of both the public and private sectors including Kasetsart University,
‘Khung Bang Kachao’ is an important conservation area, especially in terms PTT Exploration and Production PLC (PTTEP), and the Department of Forestry, who
of traditional agricultural lowlands on the Chao Phraya River with a diverse ecosystem have cooperated for a period of 8 years in the reconstruction of Si Nakhon Khuean
due to the influence of both fresh water and salt water from the Chao Phraya River Khan eco-park forest under the Royal Initiation of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha
and from the Gulf of Thailand. This area has been referred to as ‘3 waters forest’ Chakri Sirindhorn.
which are the fresh water, brackish water and salt water forest ecosystems. The
Vegetation Survey Report of the Department of Forestry estimated there are over The total area of reforestation is 40 rai, and includes the improvement of nature
110 species of flora in the green space of Bang Kachao, which can also help absorb trails, information signs, outdoor learning exhibitions, bridges and related landscape
carbon dioxide, an average 6,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year, and produce in Si Nakhon Khuean Khan eco-park forest for a length of 1.5 km, as well as the
up to 6 million tons of oxygen per day. For this reason, the area has the status as development and management of learning activities that are related to community
‘The Best Urban Oasis of Asia’ from TIME magazine: Best of Asia edition in 2006. cultural learning and community engagement.
However, the best rank came with the challenge of maintaining the place and bringing
about cooperation with various sectors that want to provide green areas in Thailand
for a long time.

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“ The initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha
Chakri Sirindhorn for the Forest Restoration Program is
for several significant reasons. For example, to ask for
cooperation from locals in the area to preserve the green
space; to encourage farmers to plant crops and mixed
forests; to promote and develop eco-tourism areas; to
enhance a natural way of classroom and community
learning, and to promote the use of clean vehicles such
as bicycles in the area, etc.

This mission of the university is going pretty well
with the cooperation of stakeholders both within and
outside the university. Many organizations, which help
to promote various research projects that contribute
positive results to the area, are aware of the importance
of green space and also in maintaining lifestyles with
pride in their urban forests. These outcomes arise from
the awareness of the importance of nature and working
for society. Making a contribution to the society and the
country is the mission that is always the top priority for
Kasetsart University.

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“Making a contribution

to the society and the
country is the

mission that is always
the top priority for
Kasetsart University.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND 31

PREPARATION OF DRAFT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY,

KASETSART UNIVERSITY ACT B.E. 2558

MARCH

- Kasetsart University regulations on the rules and procedures for the
selection of appointed members of Kasetsart University Council: Management
Category (selected from Vice Presidents) B.E. 2559 (March 31)

- Kasetsart University regulations on the intention to change status to become - Kasetsart University regulations on the criteria to qualify and the appointment,
permanent employees B.E. 2559 (March 28) and the rules and procedures for the selection of appointed members of
- Kasetsart University regulations on the management of the changed status Kasetsart University Council (selected from faculty members) B.E. 2559
of staff B.E. 2559 (March 28) (March 31)
- Kasetsart University regulations on the rights and welfare of staff with - Kasetsart University regulations on the criteria to qualify for appointment,
changed status B.E. 2559 (March 28) and the rules and procedures for the selection of appointed members of
Kasetsart University Council: Senior Advisors) B.E. 2559 (March 31)
- Kasetsart University regulations on the criteria to qualify for appointment,
and the rules and procedures for the selection of the Chairman of Kasetsart
University Council B.E. 2559 (March 31)

- Kasetsart University regulations on the criteria to qualify for appointment,
and the rules and procedures for the selection of appointed members of
Kasetsart University Council: Management Category (selected from Deans,
Directors and Heads) B.E. 2559 (March 31)

- Kasetsart University regulations on the criteria to qualify for appointment,
and the rules and procedures for the selection of appointed members of

APRIL Kasetsart University Council: Management Category (selected from
supporting staff) B.E. 2559 (March 31)
- Kasetsart University regulations for the Activity Promotion Committee B.E. 2559
(March 31)

- Kasetsart University regulations on the rules and procedures for the
selection of the appointed president B.E. 2559 (March 31)

- Kasetsart University regulations on the staff union B.E. 2559 (April 19) - Kasetsart University regulations on the criteria to qualify for appointment,
- Kasetsart University regulations on the wages of staff: outside executives and the rules and procedures for the selection and removal of appointed
and early retirement B.E. 2559 (April 19) directors and deputy directors B.E. 2559 (March 31)
- Kasetsart University regulations on the criteria to qualify for appointment,
and the rules and procedures for the selection and removal of the appointed
dean and deputy to the dean B.E. 2559 (March 31)

oAnnnthoeunacdemminenisttsr,artiuvleesstarnudctruergeualnatdioenxsecutive selectio Announcements, rules

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- Kasetsart University regulations on graduate education of NOVEMBER - Kasetsart University regulations for the Appeal and
the Graduate School, Kasetsart University B.E. 2559 OCTOBER Complaint Committee of Kasetsart University B.E. 2559
- Kasetsart University regulations on special programs - Kasetsart University announcements on the rules and
management of Kasetsart University B.E. 2559 procedures for the selection of the Appeal and Complaint
Committee of Kasetsart University
- Kasetsart University regulations on appeal and appellate
procedures B.E. 2559
- Kasetsart University regulations on complaint and
grievance procedures B.E. 2559
- Kasetsart University regulations on manifest offense of
employees and officials of Kasetsart University B.E. 2559
- Kasetsart University regulations on the rules, procedures
and conditions for the disciplinary investigation B.E. 2559

- The rules and procedures for salary increase evaluation SEPTEMBER
for university staff B.E. 2559
- The rules and procedures for the hiring of staff B.E. 2559
(September 12)

JUNE - Kasetsart University regulations on undergraduate education
MAY B.E. 2559 (June 3)
- Kasetsart University regulations on the official regalia showing
academic standing B.E. 2559 (June 3)
- Kasetsart University regulations on the conferment of honorary
degrees B.E. 2559 (June 3)
- Kasetsart University regulations on the affiliated control
institutions of Kasetsart University B.E. 2559 (June 3)
- Kasetsart University regulations on the admission of affiliate
institutions of Kasetsart University B.E. 2559 (June 3)
- Kasetsart University regulations on student uniform B.E. 2559
(June 3)

Kasetsart University Act B.E. 2558

- Kasetsart University announcements on the university’s degree name, acronym,
official regalia or pins showing academic standing B.E. 2559 (May 10)

and regulations on personnel management Announcements, rules and regulations on education

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24/7 KU W24ITHHOUHRASPPAINDEASYS, 7 DAYS A WEEK
Kasetsart University is the place which is full of
joy and happiness. It starts from the moment you
wake up and look for breakfast in brand new day. In
late morning, you can enjoy coffee at cafés which
appear in every corner of campus. When the sun is
high, it’s time to have lunch. Certainly, it is convenient
because every single food canteen is close to you.
Then, when the twilight comes, you can go and hang
out somewhere else or work out at the gym. Finally,
it is dinner time. The best choice for your dinner is
‘street food’ at the central food centers. Before your
happy day will end, you can go and sleep comfortably
at KU Living Place or a KU Dormitory. All of these
things are for your happiness 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, when you are at Kasetsart University.

8am - 6pm

Learning is everywhere!

When you want to learn something new outside your classroom,
you can go and look for learning experiences at KU Library. The
library has many kinds of books as well as movies. And if you are
someone who likes to go to museums, Kasetsart University has a
‘Hall of History’ which includes the new exciting technology in
some exhibition; ‘Augmented Reality’ and ‘Virtual Reality’. There
are also other museums in many faculties for example, the
zoology museum which belongs to the Faculty of Science. If you
are someone who wants your children to enjoy quality education,
Kasetsart University has the solution. There are two schools at the
university. The first one is Kaset Home Economics Kindergarten,
and the second is Kasetsart University Laboratory School. So, it
can be concluded that Kasetsart provides educational program
from kindergarten to a doctorate!! (14-17)

6am - 8am

Green places 4pm - 9pm
the best to relax!
Sweat Time, Sweet Time
A beautiful garden with a nice environment is a good place for your
relaxation. Moreover, it is hard to find pure air at the present time, but it Doing exercise is a happy time! There are many opportunities for exercise at Kasetsart University. The first
is not a problem at Kasetsart University. The university has many one is running. You can run around Inseechandrasatiya Stadium or if you like to be in a cooler space, you can
places for your relaxation with nature such as Warunawan garden where go to fitness at the KU Sports Office. The last one that you shouldn’t miss is swimming at the Chulabhorn
gathered all 77 provinces of Thailand’s symbolic trees, Thai Commemorative Walailak swimming pool. (21-22)
Garden where you will enjoy many kinds of plants which involved with
Thailand’s botanical proudness. Bangkhen campus also has a ‘Khajee
Pond’ which is beside the male student dormitory and Rapee Sagarik
building. It is a new landmark for taking photos and else. If you go
further in front of the Rapee Sagarik building, you will see the square
where is full of pink trumpet trees, so Kasetsart students call this place
‘Kyoto Campus’ when they blossom in every winter. (18-20)

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Phahonyothin Road 8pm - 6am

emergency ! Home Sweet Home

hour There are many places for being your beloved home. Not
only the old dorm, which is at the center of Kasetsart
Well-Being University University, but there are also new dorms near Soi
Phahonyothin 45. In addition, there are cool living hubs
The last element that makes Kasetsart a happy university is the care for both human and animal health. Kasetsart for staff called ‘KU Living Place I and KU Living Place II’
University has a clinic or the ‘Infirmary of KU’ that solves health problems of Kasetsart students and staff. And also has those are close to the famous Café library. (1-2)
Kaset Animal Hospital, the first choice for everyone’s sick or injured pets. (23-24)
9am - 7pm

Modern Space

If you are looking for somewhere that is in keeping with
modern lifestyles, Kasetsart University is the answer. KU
Avenue is the place that has many excellent restaurants.
Both parking buildings on Ngamwongwan Road have nice
coffee cafés with good services. Another place you should
not miss is KU Ville, especially the most famous café library
called ‘Too Fast to Sleep @ KU’ (10-13)

7am - 8pm

Deliciousness!

You always get fresh and delicious food all around campus
all day long. Not only food centers at Central Food Center
1 and Central Food Center 2, but you can also enjoy your
meal at the other food centers inside most of faculties
around Kasetsart University. The one that we recommend
is the ‘Sahaphot Restaurant’ which is near the Kasetsart
Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center.
(3-9)

Where to go!

1. KU Living Place I และ KU Living Place II
2. KU Dormitory
3.Central Food Center1, KU Night Food and KU Mini Shop
4. Central Food Center 2 and KU Night Food
5. Faculty of Engineering Food Center
6. Faculty of Science Food Center
7. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Food
8. Group of Restaurants at Faculty of Economics
9. Sahaphot Restaurant
10. KU Avenue
11. Ngamwongwan Parking Building 1 and 2
12. KU Ville (Too Fast To Sleep @ KU)
13. True Lab and Nearby Space
14. Kasetsart University Laboratory School Center for Education-
al Research and Development
15. Kaset Home Economics Kindergarten
16. Office of the University Library
17. KU Hall of History
18. Thai Commemorative Garden
19. Warunawan Garden
20. Khajee Pond
21. Inseechandrasatiya Stadium
22. Chulabhorn Walailak Swimming Pool
23. Infirmary of Kasetsart University
24. Kaset Animal Hospital

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