The Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University led by Prof. Kasem Choocharukul, Ph.D., Associate Dean, along with Prof. Paisan Kittisupakorn, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Prof. Tawatchai Charinpanitkul, D.Eng., Associate Dean, Assoc. Prof. Sawekchai Tangaramvong, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng., Assistant Dean, Mrs. Sanguan Purahong, Administrative Director, and personnel of the Faculty of Engineering organized corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of providing sports equipment and school supplies, and installing PM2.5 air quality sensors under the ‘Sensor for All’ project for the 4th year in Phuket and Phang Nga provinces. The objective was to encourage the personnel to participate in CSR activities to reduce pollution, preserve the environment and help society sustainably. It was also to promote the development of innovation for society and build a network of ‘Sensor for All’ cooperation as well as build strong relationships between agencies and organizations in the future. The activities were divided into two times as follows:

1St Time on July 7, 2022

• The Faculty of Engineering provided and installed a PM2.5 air quality sensor under the ‘Sensor for All’ project for the 4th year at Phang Nga Provincial Government Center, welcomed and received by Mr. Chamroen Thiphayapongthada, Governor of Phang Nga Province, and Mr. Thalerngsak Nuchthup, Deputy Governor of Phang Nga Province. 

• The Faculty of Engineering provided and installed a PM2.5 air quality sensor under the ‘Sensor for All’ project for the 4th year at Wang Mo Kaeng Community Police Station, Phang Nga Province.

• The Faculty of Engineering provided and installed a PM2.5 air quality sensor under the ‘Sensor for All’ project for the 4th year at Ban Tai Chang Municipal School, Phang Nga Province, welcomed and received by Mrs. Suparat Saithong, Director of Ban Tai Chang Municipal School.

• Faculty of Engineering provided sports equipment and school supplies for Koh Panyee School, Phang Nga Province, welcomed and received by Mrs. Panarat Sureephan, Acting Director of Koh Panyee School, and Mr. Paisan Wareesri, former Director of Koh Panyee School.

• Crab Releasing Activity at the Marine Life Conservation Center, Koh Panyee, Phang Nga Province

2nd Time on July 22, 2022

• The Faculty of Engineering provided and installed a PM2.5 air quality sensor under the ‘Sensor for All’ project for the 4th year at Phuket Town Hall, welcomed and received by Mr. Narong Wuxiu, Governor of Phuket Province, Ms. Kanathip Sukcharoen, Head of Phuket Provincial Office and Ms. Kornthichat Wattanaphan, President of Chulalongkorn University Alumni Association, Phuket Province.

• The Faculty of Engineering provided sports equipment and school supplies, and installed a PM2.5 air quality under the ‘Sensor for All’ project for the 4th year at Koh Sirey School, Phuket Province, welcomed and received by Mrs. Paopan Wongthai, Director of Koh Sirey School.

• Faculty of Engineering provided sports equipment and school supplies for Ban Ao Nam Bo School, Phuket Province welcomed and received by Mr. Jaruwat Wikromtheeranan, Director of Ban Ao Nam Bo School.

• The Faculty of Engineering provided and installed a PM2.5 air quality sensor under the ‘Sensor for All’ project for the 4th year at Koh Panyee School, Phang Nga Province, welcomed and received by Mrs. Panarat Sureephan, Acting Director of Koh Panyee School.

The corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities organized by the Faculty of Engineering were aimed at promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly for Goal 3: To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Goal 4: To ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, and Goal 11: To make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

In this regard, the Faculty of Engineering asked for the opinions of people in the community regarding
the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, which can be concluded as follows:

For the installation of PM2.5 air quality sensors at the 7 places, the community members realized its benefits of providing information for the development or solution to air quality problems. It was to promote the quality of life for everyone in the community to be better.

Since the environment at present has changed and caused marine resources to deteriorate dramatically and rapidly, crabs in the sea are less propagating due to the unfavorable environment. Releasing crabs into the sea will help increase their number and restore the marine ecosystem. Therefore, the Faculty of Engineering organized the activity of releasing crabs into the sea at the Marine Life Conservation Center, Koh Panyee, Phang Nga Province, for people to have crabs for consumption and monetization, and for the personnel of the faculty to gain knowledge and realize the importance of marine resources. 

The personnel and students of the 4 schools were greatly impressed with the activity of providing school supplies and sports equipment because it can benefit their teaching and learning. The students saw the value of exercise, encouraging the development of their academic and sports skills. Furthermore, they also gain knowledge and understanding of pollution and PM2.5.

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