recently social research institute of Chulalongkorn University in collaboration with the Health Promotion Foundation of Thailand (ThaiHealth) Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Teacher) and a network of representatives from 15 universities joined through it “Meeting on Guidelines for Driving a Health University in Thailand” It is a forum for the exchange of information between universities in the network to promote good health at university and Thai levels. At the event, there was a special speech on “Guidelines for driving a Health University in Thailand”.
Year 70, Thai aim is high income.
Professor Dr. Chamnian Chuangtrakul, chairman of the committee for directing the direction of the health promotion plan in the ThaiHealth organization, said that the development of students is a matter of developing the country. Because universities are institutions to develop human capital to develop the country But at the moment, Thailand has not reached the development goal of becoming a high income country. or developed countries still a developing country Have a relatively high middle income
Currently, Thailand earns 2.5 hundred thousand baht per person per year. While high income countries, with an income of 460,000 per person per year, have approximately 44% more to increase per capita income per year. reach the target by 2027
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Top 10 high income countries in 1979
1. Monaco
2. Liechtenstein
3. Luxembourg
4. Switzerland
5. Macau
6. Ireland
7. Norway
8. America
9. Denmark
10. Singapore
There is a lack of mental health development in human capital.
to make it a high income country it must be developed in human capital, whicha studentStepping out to work in the future is an important part. 10 main components must be developed.
1. Information
2. Ability
3. Skills
4. Education
5. Training
6. Experience
7. Discretion
8. Wisdom
9. Creativity
10. talent
“It can be seen that the 10 parts of human capital are still lacking in terms of health, mind and spirit. These are the parts that the university needs to add because although these 10 parts are complete, But physical and mental health is not strong. unable to develop the country.” said Professor Chamnien
However, by the Institute of Social Research Chulalongkorn University There is a survey of the health behaviors of university students. Matters….Mental health It was found that 30% of students feel sad all the time. With a proportion of 4.3% diagnosed with psychiatric symptoms such as depression. and bipolar disorder (Bipolar) more than 4% of all students They thought about suicide often and all the time, with 12% having already committed self-harm.
Of these, up to 1.3% have frequently and consistently self-inflicted physical harm. In addition, almost 40% are often and consistently stressed. The group of students in and around Bangkok and the northern region tend to have high stress and suicidal ideation was higher than other regions. Academic performance was associated with stress and thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
“Increase health promotion for students Encouragement to go to the university gym or stadium more often And there should be a mental health check for students every year. by reporting in the registration system These will lead to the development of complete human capital.”said Professor Chamnien
7 things happening to Thai universities
Thai universities are in a difficult situation. facing problems around especially demographic problems, fewer births, but fewer deathsan aging societyfull rate that iselderlyIt could be a new market for universities. because young people enter the education system less This makes the university challenging externally and internally.
Challenges Leading to Change in the University which has begun to change, including
1. A reduction in size because the number of students is less, the resources are too much, and the infrastructure is large. Some university buildings are huge. but the pupil does not have it it will not be used
2. Merging, for example, universities in the same area can be merged to share resources
3. Selling a business
4. Change to a vocational learning institution
5. Change to a vocational training institution
6. Dissemination to other businesses
7. Shut down
“Private universities in Thailand Not many places can exist. because fewer students or people enter the education system Currently, 10 places have been sold to Chinese capital to operate. only unrevealed There are those who are only revealed.”said Professor Chamnien
Guidelines for adapting Thai universities
Adaptation according to the university’s mission is divided into 4 items.
1. Producing old graduates through new educational processes, creating workers through training processes. upgrade skills and modify skills
2. original research, shelf type, type of research to get new research, edible research Commercial research and development in collaboration with the private sector Patent registration and patent sales
3. Old academic service to get a new academic service name Commercial academic service Generating income from human capital development and business development to be competitive.
4. Preservation of old art and culture for new art and culture, commercial preservation to create creative business and creative economy.
