On 6 October 2026, the University of Phayao, through the School of Energy and Environment, held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Cooperation to Drive Community Development” between the University of Phayao and the Pidthonglungpra Foundation for Local Development under the Royal Initiatives, at Baworn Rattanaprasit Conference Room, Office of the President Building, University of Phayao.

On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Anusorn Boonpoke, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment and authorized representative of the President of the University of Phayao, and Mr. Worayut Naowarat, Director of the Pidthonglungpra Foundation for Local Development under the Royal Initiatives, signed the MoU as the principal representatives of their respective organizations.

The collaboration aims to integrate knowledge, technology, innovation, and field-based development experience to strengthen communities, promote self-reliance, and support sustainable development. The partnership is guided by the Royal Initiatives, the Principles of Working, and the Royal Strategy of “Understand, Reach, Develop,” with a focus on addressing local needs and contexts through practical and sustainable approaches.