16.2.1 Elected representation
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) promotes governance and the participation of its faculty and staff through three key levels, as follows:
Srinakharinwirot University's highest governing body is the Srinakharinwirot University Council, which works in collaboration with the University Executive Committee to set academic and administrative policies and provide strategic guidance. As prescribed in Article 20 of the Srinakharinwirot University Act B.E. 2559 (2016), its composition includes:
Chairperson of the Council
15 distinguished external experts from the public sector, private sector, and academia, nominated by university personnel and selected by the Nomination Committee for Distinguished Council Members
President
Chair of the Faculty and Staff Council
7 senior executive representatives
4 representatives elected from among full-time faculty members
(Note: Members under Article 20 (5)–(9) serve four-year terms and may be re-elected, as specified under Article 22.)
The table below lists the members of the Srinakharinwirot University Council in 2025.
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1. | Mr. Chumpol Phornprapha | Chairman of the Council of Srinakharinwirot University | Published in the Royal Gazette on March 23, 2025 |
2. | Professor Emeritus Khemchai Chutiwongse | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Law |
3. | Mr. Jarun Wiwatjesadawut | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Organizational Management and Social and Environmental Responsibility |
4. | Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Business and Financial Governance |
5. | Mr. Chanchai Chalanonniwat | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Law |
6. | Ms. Thitinan Watthanavekin | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Business and Financial Governance |
7. | Professor Emeritus Dr. Narong Sarisuta | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Academic Rank Appointments for Faculty Members |
8. | Professor Emeritus Noranit Setabutr | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Political Science |
9. | Professor Emeritus Dr. Montri Toochinda | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Public Health and Medicine |
10. | Dr. Vichai Chokevivat | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Public Health and Medicine |
11. | Dr. Raweeporn Kuhiran | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Financial Governance and Anti-Corruption |
12. | Ms. Surangkana Wayuparb | Distinguished Committee Members | Expert in Private Law and Business Administration |
13. | Mr. Sophon Suphapong | Distinguished Committee Members | Public Sector Expert |
14. | Admiral Apiwat Sriwanthana | Distinguished Committee Members | Public Sector Expert |
15. | Associate Professor Dr. Sukhum Chalaythap | Distinguished Committee Members | Academic Sector Expert |
16. | Professor Dr. Cholvit Jearajit (President of Srinakharinwirot University) | Ex officio board members |
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17. | Assistant Professor Dr. Manoch Aree (Chairman of the Faculty and Staff Council) | Ex officio board members |
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18. | Professor Dr. Prayut Akraekthalin | Academic Council Representative | Not affiliated with Srinakharinwirot University |
19. | Associate Professor Dr. Wanlaya Tanechpongtamb (Vice President for Academic Affairs) | Executive Representative |
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20. | Assistant Professor Dr. Thanomsak Senakham (Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education) | Executive Representative |
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21. | Assistant Professor Dr. Tannikarn Soonsinpai (Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences) | Executive Representative |
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22. | Assistant Professor Dr. Kageeporn Wongpreedee (Dean of the College of Creative Industries) | Executive Representative |
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23. | Associate Professor Dr. Gumpanat Boriboon (Director of the Office of Media and Educational Technology) | Executive Representative |
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24. | Ms. Thanyaras Kaewsrinuam (Director of Planning and Strategy) | Executive Representative |
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25. | Associate Professor Dr. Kwanying Sriprasertphap | Faculty Representative Committee | Faculty of Education |
26. | Assistant Professor Dr. Pakorn Meksangsouy | Faculty Representative Committee | Faculty of Social Sciences |
27. | Associate Professor Dr. Tawima Sirirassamee | Faculty Representative Committee | Faculty of Medicine |
28. | Assistant Professor Dr. Surawut Wcicharn | Faculty Representative Committee | Faculty of Science |
Note: Distinguished Council Members are individuals from outside the university who serve as distinguished experts from the public sector, the private sector, and academia.
https://www.swu.ac.th/ucouncil
Operational Level: The faculties, colleges, institutes, and offices of Srinakharinwirot University serve as key internal mechanisms because they are the units directly affected by policies set at the highest level. Deans and directors gather the views of faculty members, staff, and students within their units and channel this input to the Srinakharinwirot University Policy and Administration Committee, on which executives at this level already serve as ex officio members. Bringing this input forward enables collaborative decision-making. The most tangible outcome of participation at this level is the jointly developed Srinakharinwirot University Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025, which was approved on August 19, 2025.
Source:https://planning.op.swu.ac.th/Portals/28/File/analysis/SWUActionPlan2025.pdf
Participation and Good Governance Level: The Srinakharinwirot University Faculty and Staff Council serves as a key representative body for gathering diverse opinions and perspectives from stakeholders within the university and forms an essential part of the university's governance system. Senior executives open their policy formulation and implementation to consultation through this Council. Its members are directly elected by faculty and staff across the entire university (Members of the Srinakharinwirot University Faculty and Staff Council in 2025: https://senate.swu.ac.th/Default.aspx?tabid=19292). The Chair of the Faculty and Staff Council also serves on the University Council as an ex officio member under Article 20 (4) of the Act, giving faculty and non-faculty staff a voice on the Council through their elected representative body; the current Chair is Assistant Professor Dr. Manoch Aree of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Image showing an excerpt from the Faculty and Staff Council member list on the Council’s website, with the Chair highlighted. Members represent faculties and units across the university, in both unit-representative and general-representative categories.
Students participate through the Srinakharinwirot University Student Council, whose members are elected or nominated from every faculty and college that offers academic programs. The Student Council President represents the entire student body; in 2025 President is Rattipong Dokkham of the Faculty of Social Sciences. This level of governance bridges the gap between university administration and its faculty, staff, and students, fostering collaboration that enhances campus life and promotes transparency and accountability.
Students participate through the Srinakharinwirot University Student Council, whose members are elected or nominated from every faculty and college that offers academic programs. The Student Council President represents the entire student body; in 2025 President is Rattipong Dokkham of the Faculty of Social Sciences. This level of governance bridges the gap between university administration and its faculty, staff, and students, fostering collaboration that enhances campus life and promotes transparency and accountability.
Royal Act Srinakharinwirot University B.E. 2559 (2016)
Article 20 of the Act (Royal Gazette, Volume 133, Part 33 Kor, pages 15–16, 21 April 2016) sets out the composition of the University Council, including the Chair of the Faculty and Staff Council under (4) and four members from among full-time faculty members under (8). Article 22 provides that the members under Article 20 (5)–(9) serve four-year terms and may be re-elected.
Source : https://council.swu.ac.th/เผยแพร่/พรบ-ระเบียบ-ข้อบังคับ/พระราชบัญญัติ