BUU Promotes Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction

On October 8–9, 2026, Burapha University International College (BUUIC), together with the Academic Service Center, Thai Academic Service Network (Thaiuniserv), and partner organizations, hosted the lifelong learning and future skills development project on “Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Plan of Local Governments” at BUUIC.

The opening ceremony was welcomed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Jumphon Chuenjitsiri, Vice President for Legal and Academic Services, Prince of Songkla University and Chair of Thaiuniserv, and officially opened by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Watcharin Gasaluck, President of Burapha University, with Dr. Perapat Mungkung, Director of the Academic Service Centre, delivering the report, alongside Mr. Adisak Kiatkraiwalsiri, Chairman of the University Affairs Promotion Committee. The project brought together university administrators, Thaiuniserv members, local government representatives, and disability networks, including the Asia-Pacific Development and Training Center for Persons with Disabilities, Eastern Association of Persons with Disabilities, Samut Sakhon Association of Persons with Disabilities, Chon Buri Autism Life Skills Promotion Center, Central Deaf Association, Chon Buri Association for the Promotion of Quality of Life of the Blind, and Chon Buri School for the Deaf.

The initiative aims to promote an inclusive and equitable society, strengthen human capital and social protection systems, reduce social inequalities and gaps in support for vulnerable groups, and translate relevant knowledge and research into practical solutions that create shared value for society through USR.