The activity “Sea E O | Paddle the Change: One Paddle Can Change the Sea” was organized as part of the 7th TRBS NET Student Development and Student Union Exchange Program under the Thailand Regional Business Schools Network (TRBS NET). The program was hosted by Burapha Business School, Burapha University in 2026.
The TRBS NET collaboration involves four leading business schools in Thailand:
– Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University
– Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Mai University
– Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince of Songkla University
– Burapha Business School, Burapha University
The activity was designed to promote experiential learning by integrating knowledge in business, tourism, and environmental sustainability. It aimed to enhance students’ understanding of sustainable marine and coastal tourism management, while encouraging active participation in protecting coastal ecosystems, particularly mangrove forests, which play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and marine biodiversity. The initiative also supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): • SDG 13: Climate Action – promoting environmental awareness and climate responsibility • SDG 14: Life Below Water – protecting marine ecosystems and reducing marine pollution • SDG 15: Life on Land – conserving coastal ecosystems and mangrove forests • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – strengthening collaboration among universities for sustainable development
The aims:
1.To enhance students’ understanding of sustainable marine and coastal tourism management.
2. To promote environmental awareness and conservation of coastal ecosystems and mangrove forests.
3. To develop essential 21st-century skills, including teamwork, leadership, communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
4. To strengthen academic collaboration and student networking among TRBS NET member universities.
The activity was conducted through a hands-on workshop and CSR environmental activity with participation from over 80 students from four TRBS NET member universities at Pho Tha Lay Luang, Ang Sila, Chonburi Province.
Key activities included:
– Learning sessions on sustainable marine and coastal tourism management
– Knowledge sharing on the ecological importance of coastal ecosystems and mangrove forests
– A CSR mangrove and coastal clean-up activity aimed at reducing marine debris and restoring coastal environments
– Team-based activities to foster teamwork, leadership, and inter-university collaboration
Through these experiential activities, students gained practical insights into the relationship between tourism development, environmental conservation, and sustainable community development.
Impacts
1. Increased student awareness of marine and coastal conservation
2. Environmental restoration through mangrove and coastal clean-up activities
3. Development of key 21st-century competencies, including teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving
4. Strengthened student networking and collaboration among TRBS NET universities
5. Contribution to the advancement of SDGs 13, 14, 15, and 17 through collaborative sustainability initiatives
The activity “Sea E O | Paddle the Change: One Paddle Can Change the Sea” was held on 15 February 2026 at Pho Tha Lay Luang, Ang Sila, Chonburi Province, Thailand, with participation from over 80 students representing four TRBS NET member universities.
Project leaders: Miss Wannapa U-dompon, Dr.Sanon Anantanond, Asst.Prof. Acting Sub. Lt. Dr.Tanaphon Nitichowakul , Dr. Thitika Ratanachaikul, Dr. Kamolwan Rodhring, Burapha Business School
