Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) systematically integrates formal prohibition policies, active monitoring, educational awareness, and counseling support into its core student affairs strategy across all campuses.
To operationalize this commitment across multiple dimensions, Srinakharinwirot University has successfully executed comprehensive anti-gambling measures covering key evidence requirements:
Formal Institutional Policy & Disciplinary Enforcement
SWU strictly prohibits all forms of gambling on university properties through explicit statutory regulations. According to Chapter 8 (Student Discipline), Section 54 (1) of the SWU Student Disciplinary Regulations, any student who engages in gambling, or acts as an accomplice, supporter, or helper in gambling activities, commits a serious disciplinary breach. Sanctions for severe misconduct include:
Expulsion from student status (พ้นสภาพนิสิต).
Suspension of study privileges or withholding of degree approval for a period not exceeding two academic years (พักการเรียนหรือรอการอนุมัติปริญญาไม่เกินสองปีการศึกษา).
Figure 1: Document excerpt of the Srinakharinwirot University Disciplinary Regulations, Chapter 8 (Student Discipline), Section 54 (1) detailing severe penalties for gambling offenses.
Source: Srinakharinwirot University Student Disciplinary Regulations, Chapter 8 (Student Discipline), Section 54 (1)
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Counseling, Support & Probation Programs for Habitual Gamblers
Students experiencing financial stress, behavioral struggles, or gambling habits are provided confidential psychological counseling and support services through the SWU SMILE network and Student Affairs guidance counselors. The network delivers free counseling across eight campus locations, helping students manage stress, rebuild personal accountability, and access rehabilitation guidance.
Figure 2: SWU SMILE counseling service portal and support framework for student psychological guidance and behavioral rehabilitation.
Source: SWU SMILE Counseling Network Services Portal (https://swusmile.swu.ac.th/center)
Executive Summary Prose
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) is fully committed to maintaining an ethical, healthy, and safe academic environment by strictly prohibiting all forms of gambling on campus, in alignment with the Healthy University Framework. Under the formal Srinakharinwirot University Disciplinary Regulations, Chapter 8 (Student Discipline), Section 54 (1), gambling—or acting as an accomplice, supporter, or helper in gambling activities—is explicitly classified as a severe disciplinary offense. Violations trigger severe disciplinary actions, including expulsion, suspension of studies, or withholding of degree approval for up to two academic years. To support this policy, SWU integrates active campus surveillance, student affairs monitoring, financial literacy and gambling-harm awareness programs, and psychological counseling through the SWU SMILE network for students requiring guidance or behavioral rehabilitation.
Co-designing anti-gambling activities with student leaders and representatives
To enhance students’ understanding of the adverse effects of gambling and to develop comprehensive approaches to preventing and addressing gambling-related problems among students, the Division of Social Services office “Be the Voice, Be the Change” activity. The activity provided student leaders and representatives with education on violence, bullying, gambling, and substance abuse. Participants also engaged in a brainstorming session to co-design practical strategies to prevent and address these issues within the student community.
Source: Be the voice Be the change