The Faculty of Law, Burapha University, organises the academic service project “Drug Law Insight” to integrate legal expertise with community engagement. By sharing critical knowledge about narcotics legislation, statutory reforms, and judicial procedures with students, university personnel, alums, and the public, the project strengthens legal literacy and community awareness. Furthermore, it aims to empower a new generation of legal professionals tailored to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This initiative directly aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by promoting equal access to justice, institutional capacity building, and rule-of-law adherence in the region.
Project Coordinator: Dr. Chitaporn Pisolyabutra Tovisetkul
Objectives:
- To disseminate comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of narcotics law to students, university staff, alums, and the general public.
- To enhance the competencies of students, personnel, and alums through upskilling and reskilling on drug law enforcement, guided by legal experts and judicial officers.
- To prepare students and legal practitioners for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) labour market, supporting SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through professional readiness and legal stewardship.
Program Activities:
The academic service project is structured as an expert-led training seminar and interactive forum. The event commences with an opening address by Assoc. Prof. Dr Ratchanee Tangon, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law. Keynote speaker Mr Charoenvit Kuathip, Chief Judge of the Office of the Regional Chief Judge, Region II, delivers comprehensive lectures on the provisions of the Narcotics Code, substance classification, legal definitions of possession and offences, and statutory rehabilitation procedures. The program continues with an analysis of judicial proceedings through real-world case studies and landmark court rulings, concluding with an open Q&A session and collaborative discussion with 200 participants.
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
- Legal Literacy & Public Awareness: Increased statutory knowledge and legal understanding of narcotics laws among over 200 university members and regional citizens.
- Workforce Upskilling for EEC: Enhanced professional competence (upskilling and reskilling) of law students and alums to serve as qualified legal experts within the Eastern Economic Corridor.
- Institutional Partnership: Strengthened collaboration between Burapha University and judicial bodies (Office of the Regional Chief Judge, Region II), advancing SDG 16 metrics for THE Impact Rankings.
Date of Implementation: August 27, 2026
