BCA Dean Participates in 2026 Tan Tod Tradition, Sharing Kindness with Surrounding Communities.

 

On 5 November 2026, Asst. Prof. Dr. Tanyatip Kruhahayothin, Dean of the School of Business and Communication Arts (BCA), University of Phayao, participated in the 2026 Tan Tod traditional ceremony organized by the University of Phayao. The event was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Wuttichai Chairinkham, Vice President for Student Quality, on behalf of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supakorn Pongbangpho, President of the University of Phayao. Also in attendance were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Direk Teeraputon, Vice President for Corporate Communications, along with university executives, staff, and students. The event aimed to preserve Lanna cultural traditions and encourage community engagement through charitable activities.

 

The Tan Tod tradition, corresponding to the standard Thai term Than Thot, is a traditional Lanna merit-making practice involving the placement of items as charitable offerings for people in need. It reflects the values of compassion, generosity, and selfless giving deeply rooted in Lanna culture.

 

As part of the event, bags of essential supplies were distributed to people in need and local organizations in Mae Ka Subdistrict, Mueang Phayao District, Phayao Province. The distribution covered Ban Mae Ka Mo Kaeng Thong Community (Village No. 1), Ban Mae Ka Huai Khian Community (Village No. 2), Ban Mae Ka Tha Kham Community (Village No. 10), Ban Mae Ka Huai Khian Community (Village No. 16), and Phayao Special Education School in Ban Mae Tam Bun Yong. The initiative aimed to provide encouragement and alleviate hardship among people in need in the surrounding communities.