The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine program, which emphasizes comprehensive health care encompassing treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and health promotion. By extending this knowledge to the public, the program not only enhances community well-being but also fosters volunteerism among students and staff. Such initiatives allow participants to engage in academic service activities while equipping local communities with the ability to care for their own basic health.
In line with this vision, the Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Program initiated the “Thai Traditional Medicine for Community Care Project” to disseminate knowledge of Thai traditional medicine to the community, encourage volunteer engagement, and enable students to learn directly from community contexts.
Project Coordinator
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ploychanok Pathumanont
Objectives
To disseminate knowledge of Thai traditional medicine to the community.
To promote volunteerism and community engagement among students and staff.
To provide students with practical experience in delivering professional knowledge and working collaboratively with local communities.
Project Activities
The project was implemented on 15 February 2025 with the following key activities:
The Director of the Siri Charoenwat Forest Project, established under the Royal Initiative, delivered a welcoming address and shared insights about the project.
Applied Thai Traditional Medicine students engaged in environmental activities such as leaf collection, tree planting, and EM ball application at the Siri Charoenwat Forest Project site.
Students conducted a knowledge-sharing session on “Herbs for Basic Health Care” for visitors at the Khao Chi Chan Buddha Image.
A community context study was carried out at the Four Regions Floating Market.
Impacts
Thai traditional medicine and its holistic approach to health care became more widely recognized among the community.
Participants who gained knowledge from the project were able to apply it to care for themselves and their families in a sustainable way.
Students of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine acquired enhanced knowledge and professional skills in community engagement, preparing them to effectively apply their expertise upon graduation.
