Celebrating its 21st Anniversary, RMUTP Hosts Foundation Day and Awards Outstanding Individuals, University Benefactors, and Distinguished Alumni for 2025
The Foundation Day of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP) falls on January 18th of every year. This year, the university hosted the celebration under the theme RMUTP 21 Years “Keep Going, Be All In.” During the opening ceremony, Dr.Natworapol Rachsiriwatcharabul, Acting President, stated that as RMUTP steps into its 3rd decade on its 21st anniversary, it stands firm in its role as a higher education institution under the vision: “RMUTP: A University of Technology, Innovation, and Integration.” The university remains focused on producing graduates who embody its identity: “Hands-on graduates, eager to learn, persevering, technologically proficient, and virtuous.”
Over the past several years, the university has continuously developed and improved its administrative systems and established new units to align with the changing global social context. It has also advanced its academic affairs and curricula to meet the demands of the industrial sector, emphasizing both theoretical and practical learning to ensure students gain hands-on experience. Furthermore, RMUTP has broadened educational opportunities, allowing all groups of people to access high-quality, standardized knowledge through Upskill and Reskill programs. Learners can now accumulate their credits via the officially launched Credit Bank system. Looking ahead, RMUTP has set three primary goals. First, to drive the institution toward becoming a globally recognized technological university renowned for creating innovations for urban well-being. This involves elevating education to foster a modern urban society to accommodate urban expansion. Second, to elevate the university to international standards, with the goal of ranking among the Top 1,000 universities globally, the Top 200 in Asia, and the Top 50 in Thailand. Finally, the university aims to generate its own revenue exceeding the state budget allocation, increasing its accumulated funds every year to prepare for the transition into an autonomous university.
“All of these goals cannot be achieved without the collective strength of the entire RMUTP team. Therefore, I am determined to build an organization of happiness that everyone can be proud of—a space for learning, working, and growing together. Our family will move forward with the concept ‘Keep Going, Be All In.’ Together, we will clear away obstacles, carry forward the good foundations we have built, and create new things for a better future,” Dr.Natworapol concluded.
The ceremony also featured the presentation of plaques and certificates of honor to outstanding individuals, university benefactors, and distinguished alumni for the year 2025. Additionally, commemorative pins were awarded to honor newly appointed Associate Professors and athletes who have brought recognition to the university. These awards aim to recognize, praise, and boost the morale of university personnel, alumni, and external contributors. The recipients include:
Outstanding Individual Awards (covering higher education civil servants, university staff, government employees, and temporary employees):
Executive Category: Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanapop Soteyome, Dean of the Faculty of Home Economics Technology; and Ms.Ratimakarn Huayhongthong, Acting Head of the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Home Economics Technology.
Academic Staff Category: Asst. Prof. Dr.Veerawan Janthanasap, Faculty of Science and Technology; and Dr.Kecha Lawongsa, Faculty of Home Economics Technology.
Support Staff Category: Mr.Pamok Rattanatriyapibal, Senior Computer Technical Officer, Academic Resources and Information Technology Center; Mr.Noppanan Netsakunnee, Computer Technical Officer, Academic Resources and Information Technology Center; and Mr.Narat Kasemmongkolthada, Educator, Student Development Division.
University Benefactor Awards: Organization/Corporate Category: Vienna Clinic (award received by Ms.Vienna Piriyanopawan).
Individual Category: Ms.Wilawan Kaewkanokvijit, Executive Director of SISB Public Company Limited; Mr.Chaitawat Tumma, Government Pensioner; and Assoc. Prof. Dr.Wichian Chutimaskul, School of Information Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT).
• Outstanding Alumni Award of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon
- Academic or Educational Administrator Category: Asst. Prof. Dr. Rattanawalee Maisak, Mrs. Piyatida Sihawattanakul, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rungarun Porncharoen, Asst. Prof. Dr. Patipan Thinprabat, Ms. Pathumma In-on
- Private Business Category: Mr. Prasit Chaireuangjitcharat, Mr. Phurilap Singtrakarn, Mr. Natthapong Eungthanyawattanakul, Mr. Seri Jirojkulkij
- Social Service or Public Contribution Category: Mr. Kawinphop Preedee, Mr. Chatphet Chomjai, Ms. Duangporn Nilsamran, Mr. Asadetdecha Panthakhai, Mr. Somchai Phumiwat, Mr. Damrongsak Duriyaphan, Mr. Chakkaphop Samhetcharoen, Mr. Sutee Larpwisuthisaroj, Mr. Kiattisak Khamngiw
- Arts and Culture Promotion Category: Mr. Nattapol Sriwilai
- Other Categories (Creative Works to Promote Student Success): Dr. Phumiphat Thongkham
• Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Research Management Unit Award
- External Research Grant (Social Sciences): Asst. Prof. Dr. Anat Siripitchtrakul, Faculty of Architecture and Design
- Research Publication (Science and Technology): Asst. Prof. Dr. Therdpong Daengsi, Faculty of Engineering
- Dissemination of Creative Works: Lecturer Dr. Monrat Rungrueangtham, Faculty of Liberal Arts
- Utilization of Research and/or Creative Works (Science and Technology): Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirirat Panich, Faculty of Science and Technology
- Intellectual Property Registration:
- Science and Technology: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilaiwan Leenakul, Faculty of Science and Technology
- Social Sciences: Asst. Prof. Dr. Yuwadee Porntarapong, Faculty of Architecture and Design
- Outstanding Research Management Unit: Faculty of Engineering (Represented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Phubhum Phuangcharoenchai and Mr. Thanapon Suanlamyai)
• Outstanding Arts, Culture, and Environment Award
- Arts and Culture Conservation Category: Asst. Prof. Nion Daocharoenporn, Faculty of Home Economics Technology
- Creative Arts and Culture Category: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nanon Daengsangwan, Faculty of Home Economics Technology
- Local Wisdom Teacher Category: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Apirat Solot, Mr. Anucha Chantharawong, Mr. Santhan Wiangsima
• Outstanding Thai Dress Award
- Academic Staff: Asst. Prof. Sansanee Tempiam, Faculty of Home Economics Technology
- Support Staff: Ms. Nathamonphon Wannachai, Professional Finance and Accounting Analyst, Faculty of Liberal Arts
• Outstanding Personality Award
- Academic Staff: Lecturer Pannaphat Lertwaritkul, Faculty of Business Administration
- Support Staff: Mr. Chonlanut Saothong, Policy and Planning Division
• Outstanding Teaching Media Award
- Asst. Prof. Pongkrit Palalert, Faculty of Mass Communication Technology
• Outstanding Academic Service Provider Award
- Pro Bono Category: Asst. Prof. Dr. Pakamas Chairat, Faculty of Liberal Arts
- Revenue Generating Category: Lecturer Dr. Panlop Hamali, Faculty of Liberal Arts
• Creative Thinker and Professional Practitioner Award
- Individual Category: Mr. Sutthipong Khamphaeng, Professional Computer Technical Officer, Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology
- Team Category: Dr. Chaowalit Somboonpattanakit (Director) and Mr. Natthapong Karanoi (Professional Computer Technical Officer), Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology
• Outstanding Individual and Unit in Knowledge Management Award
- Individual Category (Academic Staff): Asst. Prof. Acting Sub-Lieutenant Dr. Songwut Mongkollerdmanee, Faculty of Engineering
- Individual Category (Support Staff): Mr. Sutthipong Khamphaeng, Professional Computer Technical Officer, Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology
- Unit Category: Institute of Thai Gems, Jewelry and Design (Represented by Lecturer Dr. Wichian Mahawan, Director, and Ms. Khanittha Wichaidit)
• Outstanding Advisor Award
- Academic Category: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sansanee Thimthong, Faculty of Home Economics Technology
- Student Affairs (Academic Category): Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaowalit Upathak
- Student Affairs (Support Category): Mr. Chanatchayanan Ratboonthong, Student Development Division
• “Star of Service Mind” Award
- Office of the President Units: Mr. Theerapol Chomchuen, Professional Educator, Student Development Division
- Faculties and College of State Administration Units: Ms. Thipphada Mungdee, Professional Educator, Faculty of Engineering
- Institutes and Offices Units (Not under the Office of the President): Ms. Nuengruthai Kaewkham, Practitioner Educator, Institute of Research and Development
Academic Promotions & Sports Achievements
Recipients of the Commemorative Pin Honoring the Position of Associate Professor
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yupapin Atikankul: Department of Statistics, Sub-branch Statistics, Faculty of Science and Technology
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kantima Chaochanchaikul: Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Science and Technology
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chantana Papattha: Department of Communication Arts, Sub-branch Communication, Faculty of Mass Communication Technology
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krit Jedwanna: Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phakhawat Koeaprasit: Department of Education, Sub-branch Mechanical Education, Faculty of Industrial Education
Medalists from the 41st University Games of Thailand
- Lecturer Thanawat Chunhachatchawankul: Faculty of Engineering – Bronze Medal, Athletics (3,000m Walk, Men Under 29)
Alumni Medalists from the 33rd SEA Games
- Sergeant First Class Abdulmalek Thingnamrob: Gold Medal, Amateur Muay Thai (67 kg weight class)
- Police Corporal Thitisan Panmod: Silver Medal, International Muay Thai (51 kg weight class) – Faculty of Liberal Arts Alumnus
Student Medalists from the 2025 ASEAN Futsal ChampionshipMr. Nopparoj Raweelertwanrat: Student, Faculty of Liberal Arts – Champion, U19 Boys’ Futsal