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16.3.3 Participation in government research

In 2025, Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) undertook multiple policy-focused research projects in direct collaboration with government departments and public agencies. Faculty members and researchers generated evidence to inform policymaking, program evaluation, and public service development across diverse areas, with projects coordinated through the Center for Academic Services (CAS-SWU) and the Strategic Wisdom and Research Institute (SWRI-SWU). These projects fall into three broad domains: (1) Social Development and Well-being, (2) Economic and Infrastructure Development, and (3) Governance, Law, and Justice.


1) Social Development and Well-being (SDG 3, 4, 10, 16)

Government research participation emphasizes the active role of faculty members and researchers in integrating knowledge to address problems, improve quality of life, and foster environments conducive to people’s well-being. Most of this work has been applied in policy development and further translated into tangible outcomes.

1.1 Social Outcome and Impact Evaluation of the Creative School Break Program

Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peera Tangtammaruk (Faculty of Economics)

Government partner: Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth)

1.2 Transcriptomic Study of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Progressing to Cirrhosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (Year 5)

Researcher: Prof. Somlak Chuengsamarn, M.D. (Faculty of Medicine)

Government partner: Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI)

1.3 Health Promotion and Prevention for People at Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases and Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care Units Registered with the National Health Security Office, Region 4 Saraburi, Fiscal Year 2025

Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Siribha Changsirikulchai, M.D. (Faculty of Medicine)

Government partner: National Health Security Office (NHSO), Region 4 Saraburi

1.4 Survey of the National Moral Situation Using the Morality Index and Life Capital Index, 2025

Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilailak Langka (Faculty of Education)

Government partner: Moral Promotion Center (Public Organization)

1.5 Multicultural-Based Creative Learning Management in Higher Education to Promote Citizenship in the Thai Social Context: An Analysis of the Adaptive Behavior of Thai Youth

Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Jitsupa Kitipadung (Innovative Learning Center)

Government partner: National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)


2) Economic and Infrastructure Development (SDG 8, 9, 11, 12)

  Government research participation highlights the role of faculty members and researchers in integrating knowledge to advance economic systems and social infrastructure. Most of this work has been utilized in policy development and further translated into concrete outcomes.

2.1 Innovation for Water Security: Research for Area Development and Integrated Water System Solutions

Researcher: Prof. Dr. Cholvit Jearajit

Government partner: National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Fiscal year: 2025

Abstract: The research project entitled “Innovation for Water Security: Research for Area Development and Integrated Water System Solutions” aimed to develop knowledge systems and policy recommendations for integrated water management, implement community-based innovations to address flood and drought problems, integrate collaboration among relevant sectors, and evaluate the outcomes and social impacts of the project. The research was conducted in Phayao, Nan, Khon Kaen, and Chaiyaphum Provinces based on the conceptual frameworks of disaster risk reduction, community-based disaster risk management, and risk governance. The research methodology consisted of action research, monitoring and evaluation research, and Social Return on Investment (SROI) assessment. The study included contextual area analysis, the selection of appropriate technologies and innovations for each area, and participatory processes involving multiple stakeholders in water management. The findings revealed that the four provinces faced different types of water-related problems, requiring context-specific innovations and management approaches. Khon Kaen focused on smart water management and community participation. Nan developed disaster warning systems and household emergency response plans. Phayao implemented sponge city models and water monitoring systems, while Chaiyaphum utilized geographic information systems to manage social risks and strengthen resilient communities. The project generated positive impacts across economic, social, environmental, and community development dimensions. Communities demonstrated greater disaster awareness, stronger participation in water governance, and improved access to knowledge and technologies for coping with floods and droughts. The SROI assessment indicated that the project generated social value through reducing disaster-related losses, enhancing community adaptive capacity, and establishing sustainable and context-appropriate water management mechanisms.


Source: https://www.thailandtimes.net/2026/04/blog-post_0.html


2.2 Thai Silk Product Development: Collaborative Creative Design of Thai Silk Products, Fiscal Year 2025

Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ravitep Musikapan (College of Creative Industries)

Government partner: Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture

2.3 Forecasting Model of Travel Trends among Thai and International Tourists

Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nantarat Tangvitoontham (Faculty of Economics)

Government partner: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

The forecasting model provides the Tourism Authority of Thailand with evidence on travel trends among Thai and international tourists to support tourism planning and policy.

2.4 Hybrid Basalt/E-Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Strengthening Substandard Reinforced Concrete Members: Analytical and Experimental Investigation

Researcher: Prof. Dr. Panuwat Joyklad (Faculty of Engineering)

Government partner: National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)


3) Governance, Law, and Justice (SDG 16, 17)

  Government research participation underscores the role of faculty members and researchers in providing evidence for national policy on public communication, drug control, the prevention of domestic violence, and anti-corruption capacity building, contributing to effective, accountable, and transparent institutions and to the rule of law.

3.1 Consultancy Project to Review the Implementation of the National Public Relations Action Plan (2023–2027)

Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preechaya Nakfon (Faculty of Social Sciences)

Government partner: Government Public Relations Department (PRD)

3.2 Public Opinion Survey on Drug Problems in Bangkok

Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preechaya Nakfon (Faculty of Social Sciences)

Government partner: Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB)

3.3 Synthesis of Research on Factors Affecting Drug Use Behavior, 2019–2024

Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preechaya Nakfon (Faculty of Social Sciences)

Government partner: Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB)

Evidence of implementation: The full report was submitted to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board in July 2025 and is published by ONCB as an e-book. The report cover shows the research title, the Srinakharinwirot University research team and ONCB as the commissioning agency.

Cover of the full report “Synthesis of Research on Factors Affecting Drug Use Behavior, 2019–2024” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preechaya Nakfon and team, Srinakharinwirot University, submitted to ONCB, July 2025 (in Thai)
Source: https://nctc.oncb.go.th/ebook/B1869/index.html#p=1



The abstract of the report summarizes the factors affecting drug use behavior in four groups (individual, family, social and economic factors) and sets out seven recommendations for developing drug-related research in Thailand: promoting long-term research, multidisciplinary research, systematic research on protective factors, research on new synthetic drugs, research on the influence of digital media and new technologies, research on under-studied high-risk groups, and systems to translate research knowledge into practice.


Figure: Abstract page of the report “Synthesis of Research on Factors Affecting Drug Use Behavior, 2019–2024” (in Thai), with the recommendations for future research in Thailand highlighted

Source: https://nctc.oncb.go.th/ebook/B1869/index.html

3.4 Online Survey Data Collection for Research on Mechanisms to End Domestic Violence

Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Poom Moolsilpa (Faculty of Social Sciences)

Government partner: King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI)

3.5 Consultancy for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Senior Executive Program on Anti-Corruption Strategy (Cohort 16)

Researcher: Acting Sub-Lt. Asst. Prof. Dr. Kittikoon Rungruang (Faculty of Education)

Government partner: Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)


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