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SEEN Students Explore Community-Based Renewable Energy in Ban Dok Bua

On 22 September 2026, Asst. Prof. Dr. Kritchaya Issakul and Dr. Sumol Nilratnisakorn, together with students from the B.Sc. Program in Energy and Environmental Management, School of Energy and Environment (SEEN), University of Phayao, visited Ban Dok Bua Community, Ban Tun Subdistrict, Mueang Phayao District, Phayao Province to learn about community-based renewable energy practices. The students explored how rice husks, a by-product of local rice milling, can be used as household fuel, providing a practical approach to reducing waste, lowering household energy costs, and making effective use of local resources. The learning activity was supported by Mr. Preecha Jaiban, a local innovator, who shared his knowledge and demonstrated the production and use of rice-husk stoves. The activity also highlighted the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy through practical and sustainable use of community resources. The field visit aimed to provide students with hands-on learning beyond the classroom, deepen their understanding of local contexts in Phayao, and inspire them to apply their knowledge to everyday life and contribute to sustainable community development.

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SEEN Students Receive Best Practice and Honorable Mention Awards at Business Pitching Events

The School of Energy and Environment (SEEN), University of Phayao, proudly congratulates its students on receiving awards in activities designed to enhance business thinking, creative idea development, planning, and presentation skills. These activities provide students with opportunities to transform their knowledge and creative ideas into practical projects while exploring potential business opportunities for the future. The students were advised by Dr. Satthawat Tanarat. First Runner-Up – Best Practice Award Mr. Akkaraphon Matla, Ms. Narumon Phonthawiwong, third-year students in Energy and Environmental Management Program and Miss Jirattikan Kunadam, Representative of the Nature and Environmental Conservation Club, received the First Runner-Up Award for Outstanding Best Practice Performance in the Student Activities Administration Organization category for the 2026 academic year. The award was presented at the “UP Student Show & Share 2026 (Smart Identity & Area-Based Empowerment)”, a platform for presenting and exchanging knowledge and best practices related to the development of the University of Phayao’s identity. Honorable Mention – UP Ignite Business Pitch Ms. Vichita Kotchrit, Ms. Warisara Phiasanit, and Ms. Nopphawan Chingchai, first-year students in Environmental Engineering Program, received an Honorable Mention for their project, “Development of a Sanitary Ware Cleaning Product from Xyloglucan Extract from Tamarind Seeds.” The project was presented under the “UP Ignite Business Pitch: Ignite Your Ideas into Business” activity, which encourages students to transform innovative ideas into potential business opportunities. These achievements reflect the potential of SEEN students to apply their knowledge, creativity, and business thinking skills to develop innovative projects and create opportunities for future entrepreneurship. The School of Energy and Environment, University of Phayao, extends its sincere congratulations to all the award-winning students and encourages them to continue developing their potential and creating innovative contributions that benefit society.

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Engineering UP and PHAYAO OFFICE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT Hold Medal Presentation Ceremony 31st National Skills Competition – Northern Provincial Cluster, Regional Level Honouring a Engineering UP Student with the BEST OF PROVINCE Award for the Highest Provincial Score

Engineering UP and PHAYAO OFFICE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT Hold Medal Presentation Ceremony 31st National Skills Competition – Northern Provincial Cluster, Regional Level Honouring a Engineering UP Student with the BEST OF PROVINCE Award for the Highest Provincial Score

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