On July 7, 2025, led by Associate Professor Dr. Ruksit Suttipong, the dean of the School of Education, along with Assistant Professor Dr. Sunthon Khlai-Um, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Quality Development, Assistant Professor Dr. Natthawut Subphaso, the Assistant Dean, the lecturers, the Head of Office, the Head of Work, and supporting staff, participated in the fetching water ceremony and bathed Phra That Chom Thong on the occasion of the annual procession of the Phra That Chom Thong cloth, University of Phayao 2025 at the Royal Reservoir, University of Phayao. It was honored by Associate Professor Dr. Supakorn Pongbangpho, President of the University of Phayao, who was the president in the fetching water ceremony and bathed Phra That Chom Thong to preserve Buddhist traditions and culture. Furthermore, it was also a way to show respect to the sacred things of the city and create good fortune. It included promoting the personnel of the University of Phayaoto to participate in religious and cultural activities, which instills moral and ethical awareness. This activity was organized with great cooperation between the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Education, the School of Architecture and Fine Arts, and the School of Political Science and Social Sciences, which is a clear example of cooperation for sustainable development (SDG 17), joining forces among various faculties to organize such a cultural event. It demonstrated the cooperation to achieve common goals in preserving cultural values and promoting morality in society.
The annual procession of the Phra That Chom Thong cloth was an activity that adheres to good traditions, combined with the ancient beliefs of Buddhists who believe that bringing cloth to cover around the pagoda, like offering a set of robes to the Lord Buddha, which considered the highest auspiciousness. The water used in this water scooping ceremony was collected from 8 important water sources, including: “the Royal Reservoir water” from the water reservoir inside the University of Phayao, which is an important water source that supports students and staff of the university. It was also reflects the awareness of sustainable water resources management (SDG 6: Access to clean water and sanitation) in terms of valuing and prioritizing local water sources, and the University of Phayao promoted learning and continues good values to create a strong and sustainable society.