On October 14, 2025, the Faculty of Education organized the Post-Teaching Practice Seminar 4 at the Nirat Chorjit Meeting Room (68-307), Faculty of Education. Assistant Professor Dr. Sophon Chaiwatnakulvanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, presided over the opening ceremony and addressed the students with a motivational speech on the topic of "Dean Meets Students: Guiding Towards Becoming Professional Teachers. The seminar featured Associate Dean for Research and Professional Practice, Dr. Thapanawat Sukpala, as a guest speaker, who lectured on Seminar Reflecting on the Assessment of Teacher Professional Competencies According to the Teachers Council of Thailand s Criteria. This provided a platform for students to exchange knowledge, experiences, and constructively reflect on their teaching practice in schools. Student representatives from each discipline presented their learning outcomes, experiences, and suggestions from their teacher practice, serving as a guideline for developing their readiness to become professional teachers of the future with quality and a true teaching spirit.
On October 10, 2025, the Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University, held a meeting to review performance agreements and evaluation forms for academic and support staff. The meeting took place in Room 68-606, Faculty of Education, and was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Sophon Chaiwatnakulvanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education. The Vice Deans, Program Chairs, Head of the Dean s Office, and heads of departments also participated as committee members. The purpose of this meeting was to consider the appropriateness of performance agreements and evaluate the work performance and conduct of academic and support staff in accordance with university guidelines, thereby enhancing the efficiency and standards of work within the Faculty of Education.
On October 9, 2025, the Academic Affairs Division of the Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University, organized the "Peer Support: Towards Thailand PSF Standards" activity. This event served as a platform for exchanging knowledge and developing collaborative work capabilities among faculty members. Held in Room Vanda 68-305, the event was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Sophon Chaiwatnakulvanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education. The activity aimed to promote collaborative work, support shared learning among personnel, elevate operational standards according to the Thailand PSF (Professional Standard Framework), and build a strong collaborative network within the Faculty of Education.
On October 9, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Sophon Chaiwatnakulvanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University, led the faculty s administrators, lecturers, staff, and students to participate in a ceremony commemorating the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, at the Chalerm Phra Kiat Auditorium, Songkhla Rajabhat University. The ceremony included religious rites, alms-giving to 10 monks, a wreath-laying ceremony, and the lighting of incense and candles to express loyalty and profound gratitude for His Majesty s immeasurable kindness.
On October 1, 2025, the Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University, welcomed Ms. Andaman Satchanaphan on her appointment as Coordinator of the English Proficiency Development Project for International Community Development. The appointment took place in the Soiraya Meeting Room 68-606, Faculty of Education. Her appointment will begin on October 1, 2025. On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Nidarin Chulawan, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education, Mr. Thanyatorn Yothi, Office Head, and support staff from the Faculty of Education, welcomed her. She was also joined by Asst. Prof. Wutthichai Inkaew and Dr. Nisita Ritthaphirom, Deputy Directors of the Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology, Ms. Jaruwan Petchrak, Office Head, and support staff from the Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology, who also came to bid farewell and congratulate her.
On September 25, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Sopon Chaiwattanakulwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, chaired a meeting of the Faculty of Education Executive Committee at the Soiraya Meeting Room, 68-606, Faculty of Education. The meeting was attended by the Faculty of Education Executive Committee members. The meeting reported on the progress of various operations within the Faculty of Education and discussed ways to develop and enhance the quality of education provision in line with university policy. Associate Professor Dr. Wirachai Saengchai, Vice President of Songkhla Rajabhat University, also participated in the discussion and exchanged views to provide guidelines and suggestions beneficial to the further development of the Faculty of Education s operations.
On September 19, 2025, the Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University, welcomed Ms. Pawarisa Thongrak, a specialist in special education. She was ordered to return to work at the Faculty of Education. Assistant Professor Thanai Tanwanich, Vice President for Student Development, along with support personnel from the Student Development Division, accompanied her on her departure. Assistant Professor Dr. Sopon Chaiwattanakulwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, gave a warm welcome together with support personnel of the Faculty of Education at the Soiraya Meeting Room 68-606, Faculty of Education.
On September 18, 2025, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sopon Chaiwattanakulwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, faculty members and support staff participated in the tradition of the "Bun Sart Duan Sip" Festival of the Year 2025 at the Office of Arts and Culture, Songkhla Rajabhat University. There were student representatives from the Faculty of Education who joined in dressing up as ghosts.
The Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University, in collaboration with the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), organized a workshop titled "Facilitator: From Teacher to Learning Director" on September 6-7, 2025, at the Niwat Klin-ngam Meeting Room, 6th floor, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Songkhla Rajabhat University. Asst. Prof. Dr. Sopon Chaiwattanakulwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, presided over the opening ceremony. Speakers from the Faculty of Education included Asst. Prof. Dr. Weerapan Charoenlikitkawin, Asst. Prof. Kewalin Chainarong, Asst. Prof. Dr. Petch Rongphon, and Asst. Prof. Phichphilai Khunphanrai, Asst. Prof. Dr. Rabiab Suwanphet, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Benchawan Yanwisetphakdee. Teachers and educational personnel from Songkhla, Phatthalung, and Satun provinces also participated in the workshop.
On September 4, 2025, Songkhla Rajabhat University, as the chair of the Teacher Production Institutions Network for the Teacher Production Project for Local Development, Phase 2, held a meeting via Zoom to discuss the selection of participating teacher production institutions. Member institutions of the network participated, including Phuket Rajabhat University, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University, and Surat Thani Rajabhat University. Associate Professor Dr. Wirachai Saengchai, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research, and Assistant Professor Dr. Sopon Chaiwattanakulwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University, attended the meeting to promote teacher selection and development in the area to align with local needs.
Assistant Professor Dr. Sopon Chaiwattanakulwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, chaired a special meeting of the Faculty of Education Executive Committee (No. 1/2025) on September 3, 2025, at the Wanda Meeting Room 68-606, Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University. The meeting was attended by executives, curriculum chairs, office heads, and supervisors to jointly consider and discuss ways for the faculty to operate more efficiently.
On August 25, 2025, Asst. Prof. Wanchat Charuwanno, Vice President for Planning and Budgeting, along with Asst. Prof. Nidarin Chulawan, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ekapol Pairoj, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Education personnel, and Policy and Planning Division, Office of the President, attended an academic seminar to review the Songkhla Provincial Human Resource Development Plan on “Education Day” at the Crystal Hotel, Hat Yai. The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr. Sangkhom Kerdkho, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province. The seminar aimed to assess successes, problems, and obstacles in implementation and emphasized the importance of human resource development of all ages in line with social and technological changes, particularly the role of artificial intelligence (AI). Asst. Prof. Nidarin Chulawan, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education, represented Songkhla Rajabhat University in presenting the results of its operations to the meeting, along with four universities in Songkhla Province.
On August 23, 2025, the Faculty of Education underwent an internal faculty-level quality assessment for the 2024 academic year. Assistant Professor Dr. Sopon Chaiwattanakulwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, along with the executive team, presented the faculty s performance both online via Zoom and onsite at the Vanda Meeting Room 68-606, Faculty of Education. This assessment was honored by the committee consisting of Associate Professor Dr. Anan Mungwattana, Chairman; Assistant Professor Saowalak Sukprasert, Committee Member; and Ms. Aemon Aosakul, Committee Member and Secretary. The Faculty of Education would like to thank all the committee members, executives, faculty, and staff for their participation and support in making this assessment a success.
On August 21, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Kantaphon Mahamat, Vice President and Acting President of Songkhla Rajabhat University, presided over the opening ceremony of the SKRU OPEN HOUSE project at the Chalermprakiat Auditorium, Songkhla Rajabhat University. The Faculty of Education participated in the curriculum promotion activity, showcased teaching and learning capabilities, and provided information on new student admissions. The activity aimed to provide guidance and inspiration to high school students in their search for identity and preparation for university studies. This out-of-classroom learning platform offered students the opportunity to experience a real-world learning environment and gain hands-on experience in planning their educational and career futures.
On August 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM, the Faculty of Education, Songkhla Rajabhat University, held its 4th/2025 Academic Executive Committee Meeting in the Soiraya Meeting Room 68-606. Assistant Professor Dr. Sopon Chaiwattanakulwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Education, chaired the meeting. The meeting was held to review and monitor the Faculty of Education s academic performance. The meeting was conducted in an orderly manner, with the committee members exchanging opinions and driving the Faculty of Education s academic development forward.