1. Ubon Ratchathani University provides public access to buildings, monuments or natural heritage landscapes of cultural significance.

Ubon Ratchathani University provides cultural spaces as learning tools and promotes arts and culture activities. It also allows external agencies to join in operations in the area as follows:

1. The Isan and Mekong Cultural Park serves as a historical learning space for the communities around the university. It is an open area where students and the general public can access information about local arts, culture, wisdom, and ways of life. The park also hosts activities that promote creative economy and cultural capital, especially in Khemmarat and Nathom districts under the theme "Kon Kram Khong" (People, Indigo, Mekong), supporting true and sustainable community resilience. The events are held at Heuan Kamnan, featuring cultural performances, exhibitions, discussions, and local vendor stalls. Over 100 participants attended, including students, faculty members, cultural product entrepreneurs, researchers, and research network partners. This event took place at Ubon Ratchathani University’s Isan and Mekong Cultural Park on September 20, 2024.

Ubon Ratchathani University has aimed to promote research and development to foster a grassroots economy in the Khemmarat area since 2016, achieving notable success. The Area-Based Development Fund Management Unit (BMU) has supported this initiative, expanding activities into Nathom district, which shares local cultural identity with Khemmarat. Through research collaboration with both communities, significant and practical outcomes have emerged and were showcased at the Khemmarat-Nathom Cultural Capital Festival, “Kon Kram Khong,” held at the old district office on Khemmarat Walking Street. The event featured online cultural mapping, a virtual Cultural Metaverse Space, and initiatives to drive cultural enterprises, such as product design, indigo-dyed cotton crafts, alua sweets in patterns inspired by local myths, and heritage-inspired fashion. Additionally, projects include promoting the Khemmarat Museum and developing a local cultural plaza on the Mekong at Wat Pak Saeng in Nathom district, with plans for a future walking street and strengthened local collaboration, particularly across the four subdistricts of Nathom, the Chamber of Commerce, and government agencies.

2. Art and Culture Park for Lower Kong Basin Nations is a historical learning place in the university's immediate vicinity. It is an open space where students and the public can gather to learn about arts and culture, knowledge, ways of life as well as local cultural performances.

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Esan [Northeastern Thailand] Information website

3. The Isan Region Learning Center for Plants, Animals, and Biological Resources welcomes students and the public to come and study by organizing an exhibition of local orchids, fish species in the Mekong Basin, mushrooms in the forest watershed conservation area, and information that can be studied by scanning QR codes.

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The Isan Region Learning Center for Plants, Animals, and Biological Resources 

4. The Herbal Medicine Museum showcases medicinal ingredients and herbs from the southern Isan region, categorized into 249 types of plant-based medicines, 19 types of animal-based medicines, and 32 types of mineral-based medicines. The museum is open to students and the general public, available both onsite and online

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In 2024, the Office of Academic Resources or Ubon Ratchathani University Library served 71 people from outside the school 3,291 times. Outsiders could also use the services of libraries located in 9 different faculties or the service to search for resources from other libraries, which is a network of cooperation around the country and provides services for third parties to access online resources. There are 26 databases that allow outsiders to use the service, and it also allows authorized external agencies such as hospitals or drugstores that work with more than 27 locations to use some databases for free, such as Uptodate anywhere on ScienceDirect or Springerlink - Journal, via VPN (Virtual Private Network), and so on.

Ubon Ratchathani University has the following museum/exhibition venues that are open to the public:

1. The Learning Center for Plants, Animals, and Biological Resources of the Isan Region is housed in the Local Information Center building, and it displays Isan architecture (replicas) of indigenous orchids, fish species in the Mekong Basin, and mushrooms in the forest watershed conservation area, which is open to students and the public to study.

2. Khun Phuree Prasat Khemmarat House Museum

Ubon Ratchathani University is responsible for the development of the Baan Khun Phuree Prasat Museum, which exhibits a long history of Khemmarat people's traditions and cultures, such as old pictures and utensils that show the way of life of people in the past, community changes from the past to the present, and an archaeological site during the late prehistoric period.

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Baan Khun Phuree Prasat Museum: Activity on November 26,2021
Clutural Map of Khemarat

3. Wat Phu Tham Phra Sila Thong Community Museum, Cheet Subdistrict, Khemmarat District

Ubon Ratchathani University, in collaboration with local authorities, collects and exhibits artifacts dating from 2,000 to 3,000 years old, such as rope-patterned bracelets, majestic drums, bronze axes in the shape of boots, and earthenware, as well as the side of the corpse in the large round terracotta victory picture.

 

4. Ubon Ratchathani University provides free public access to open spaces and green spaces.

There are several public open spaces or green areas at Ubon Ratchathani University, including:

1. Nong E Gem Public Park, a big reservoir surrounded by dense forest. A trail for jogging and cycling circles, Nong I Gem, covers an area of approximately 269,722 square meters. The walk is approximately three kilometers long, and workout equipment is provided to students, staff, and the public, and outside agencies can use the service at any time.

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Nong E Gem Public Park 
Running event in UBU by Faculty of Engineering on Fabruary 25, 2024
Running event in UBU by Faculty of Agriculture on October 22, 2023
Plogging Run by UBU Green Club on September 10, 2020
Plogging Run by UBU Green Club on July 31, 2019

2. Conservation Forest Area of the Rong Ko Watershed is a vast plant and watershed conservation forest within Ubon Ratchathani University that welcomes schools and other organizations to come in and use the event space for free.

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3. Outsiders or agencies might request assistance in using the facilities such as sports fields and the university swimming pool. 

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Ubon Ratchathani University's Sport facilities
The Ubon Ratchathani Swimming Promotion Club, in collaboration with the Northeastern Region Swimming Association of Thailand, the Swimming Association of Thailand, and Ubon Ratchathani University, is organizing the 2024 Thailand Regional Swimming Championship (Region 3 - Northeastern Region). 

5. Ubon Ratchathani University contributes to local arts, in terms of number of annual public performances of university choirs / theatre groups/ orchestras etc.

Ubon Ratchathani University contributes to local arts, in terms of number of annual public performances of university choirs / theatre groups/ orchestras etc. as follow:

1. Ubon Ratchathani University participated in public music performances as part of annual provincial and local events, including:
1.1 The Thai Music Club of Ubon Ratchathani University, in collaboration with 10 Thai music network schools from Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket Provinces, organized the Royal Thai Music Orchestra Project in honor of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn. This project, which expresses loyalty to the monarchy, has been held consecutively for the 28th time. (August 2,2024) 

1.2 Music Education students from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Ubon Ratchathani University, performing with the UBU Big Band, participated in various music events, including:

• The Chiang Mai Street Jazz Festival 2023: The Sound of the City, held in Chiang Mai Province. (December 1,2023)
• A music performance at Mae Kha Canal, organized by Chiang Mai Municipality to promote tourism and advocate for the restoration of the canal. (November 30, 2023)
• A jazz performance at the North Gate Jazz Co-Op, Chiang Mai Province. (December 1,2023)
• A jazz event at Surin Jazz at Robinson, Surin Province. (December 4,2023)

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The Royal Thai Music Orchestra project 28th (August 2,2024) 
UBU Big Band, participated in various music events

2. Ubon Ratchathani University collaborates with Ubon Ratchathani Province to organize the activities on annual arts, culture, and customs.

• Ubon Ratchathani University participates annually in the Commemoration and Honor Day for Mom Chiang Kham Chumphon Na Ayudhya, organized by Ubon Ratchathani Province.

  Mom Chiang Kham Chumphon Na Ayudhya was the consort of Major General Prince Chumphon Somphoch, Krom Luang Sapphasitthiprasong. After the passing of Major General Prince Chumphon Somphoch, Mom Chiang Kham and her two sons donated 27 rai of inherited land, including land from their relatives, for public benefit in 1931. Today, this land serves as the location for several important governmental institutions in Ubon Ratchathani Province, including: Ubon Ratchathani National Museum, Ubon Ratchathani Municipality, Thung Si Muang Public Park, Ubon Ratchathani Kindergarten School, Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Court, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District Office, Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Hall (Lan Khwan Mueang), Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital.

• Ubon Ratchathani University participates annually in the ceremonial tribute to honor the heroic deeds of Phra Pathum Worarach Suriyawong (Chao Kham Phong), the founder of Ubon Ratchathani. The university takes responsibility for organizing the procession of royal insignias and Khan Mak Beng offerings in collaboration with government agencies, state enterprises, local administrative organizations, the Chao Kham Phong Foundation, private sectors, and the people of Ubon Ratchathani Province. Additionally, the Music Education Program from the Faculty of Education performs traditional Thai music at Wat Luang in Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani, and at the Phra Pathum Worarach Suriyawong Monument located in the Thung Si Mueang area of Ubon Ratchathani Province.

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The Commemoration and Honor Day for Mom Chiang Kham Chumphon Na Ayudhya, 2024
The Commemoration and Honor Day for Mom Chiang Kham Chumphon Na Ayudhya, 2023
The Commemoration and Honor Day for Mom Chiang Kham Chumphon Na Ayudhya, 2022
The ceremonial tribute to honor the heroic deeds of Phra Pathum Worarach Suriyawong (Chao Kham Phong), 2024
The ceremonial tribute to honor the heroic deeds of Phra Pathum Worarach Suriyawong (Chao Kham Phong), 2023
The ceremonial tribute to honor the heroic deeds of Phra Pathum Worarach Suriyawong (Chao Kham Phong), 2022

3. UBU contributed to the preservation and maintenance of the candle procession tradition in Ubon Ratchathani Province for the year 2024 by organizing a procession with old candles, Khan Mak Beng, Ton Phueng, Khan Dok Mai, Bai Sri, and Siamese and Lan Xang attire.

The Candle Festival is a profound expression of faith in Buddhism, involving the offering of candles for use in monasteries throughout the Buddhist Lent. It allows people to come together to preserve and continue a tradition that has been passed down for generations.

The candles used in the festival are intricately carved, showcasing the exceptional skills and creativity of local artisans. This serves as a means of promoting the preservation of unique art and craftsmanship that define Ubon Ratchathani's cultural identity.

The Candle Festival attracts tourists both domestically and internationally, significantly boosting the local economy, particularly in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, and local businesses. Additionally, it serves as an educational platform for young people and the general public to learn about the history, cultural arts, and way of life of the people of Ubon Ratchathani.

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Candle Festival, Ubon Ratchathani, 2024
Candle Festival, Ubon Ratchathani, 2023
Candle Festival, Ubon Ratchathani, 2022

6. Ubon Ratchathani University deliver projects to record and/or preserve intangible cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge. 

Ubon Ratchathani University deliver projects to record and/or preserve intangible cultural heritage suchas local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge as follow:

1. The Learning Center for Plants, Animals, and Biological Resources of the Isan Region is housed in the Local Information Center building, and it displays Isan architecture (replicas) of indigenous orchids, fish species in the Mekong Basin, and mushrooms in the forest watershed conservation area, which is open to students and the public to study.

2.  The Conservation Study Project of Don Pu Ta Forests in Ubon Ratchathani Province focuses on exploring and studying the management of these culturally significant community forests. The project aims to compile and create a knowledge base to promote learning and conservation of natural resources for youth and interested individuals. This study emphasizes sustainable community-led management practices, including forest care and reforestation efforts to maintain ecological richness. It seeks to enhance understanding of the local lifestyle and wisdom passed down through generations.

In the research process, the team has prioritized collecting data from both primary and secondary sources by interviewing community leaders, elders, and local residents. This information is analyzed and compiled into conservation models and guidelines for Don Pu Ta Forests. Descriptive analysis is also applied, providing in-depth insights into forest management practices, knowledge transfer methods within the community, and the process of passing down this knowledge from generation to generation.

 

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1. Ubon Ratchathani University measures and set targets for more sustainable commuting and undertakes actions to promote the % of more sustainable commuting. 

1. University Bus Service Project

The university provides free bus services between Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District and the university, available in the morning and evening.

2 Large Parking Lot Project in Front of the University

This project involves the construction of a large parking lot at the front of the university, covering an area of approximately 5,285 square meters. It can accommodate 128 cars and 241 motorcycles.

3. Free UBU TRAM (Electric Shuttle Service) Project within the University Area

The university offers a free electric shuttle service with four vehicles operating a total of 100 trips per day. On average, a shuttle departs every 20 minutes, accommodating 22 passengers per trip. The shuttle stops are strategically located near the parking lot mentioned in Project 2 above, allowing students and staff to use the service free of charge from 7:10 AM to 7:30 PM every day.

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UBU TRAM (Electric Shuttle Service)
 

4. External Agency (Red Bus) Project

This project involves a transportation service operated by an external agency. The bus route starts from Ubon Ratchathani University to the bus terminal in Mueang District, covering a distance of approximately 25 kilometers. The fare is determined by the bus company. However, there is no charge for using the service within the university area.

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External Agency (Red Bus)
 

2. Ubon Ratchathani University promotes or allows telecommuting or remote working for employees as a matter of policy or standard practice, and/or offer a condensed working week to reduce employee commuting.

The university encourages telecommunication or remote work for workers in the following ways:

1. Online work tools are provided or developed, such as licensing Microsoft teams and Zoom meetings, in addition to Hangouts meetings, to support more online meetings, such as the development of a learning management system to support more effective online teaching and learning, as well as training on the use of tools for teaching and learning or working online. These are intended for use by teachers and students.

2. Acquisition of servers to support the usage of a high number of users are provided, including network growth, such as the addition and improvement of access points to cover more areas.

3. Additional electronic work systems are created and deployed, such as an online time attendance system (UBU-Time Attendance), online leave submission, online repair notice, Electronic document (E-document), and electronic meeting (E-meeting) systems.

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Regulation of Ubon Ratchathani University on Electronic Meetings, B.E. 2563 (2020)
 

3. Ubon Ratchathani University provides affordable housing for employees. 

Ubon Ratchathani University provides accommodations for academics and personnel in seven buildings, which are far less expensive than rented houses or rooms outside the university, for a monthly charge of 400-1,000 baht per room. There are currently 360 instructors and employees living there, accounting for 23.95% of the total staff.UBU also provides financial aid for housing in some staff.

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Regulations and Announcements Related to Housing Benefits for Personnel
 

4. Ubon Ratchathani University provides affordable housing for students.

Ubon Ratchathani University has 8 buildings for students, divided into male and female dormitories. They have a security system, cleaning staff inside the dormitory, a student dormitory adviser, and facilities such as convenience stores, flea markets, laundries, food courts, and outdoor exercise facilities, as well as sports fields and activity fields in the student dormitory area. Rates for student dormitories range from 2,000 to 3,500 baht per month. There are 44 rooms per year for poor students and 44 rooms per year for students participating in university activities, for a total of 2 rooms and 8 individuals per year. (Year 2024 ) There are 1,169 resident students on campus, accounting for 7.78 percent of all students at all levels.

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Student dormitory information.
An introduction VDO of Student dormitory services.
 

5. Ubon Ratchathani University prioritizes pedestrian access on campus.

Ubon Ratchathani University prioritizes pedestrian paths and corridors among buildings. The university layout was created with a covered promenade beginning in front of the university and ending in the vicinity of the school building, with the following link to the building:

(1) A pedestrian path from the university's entrance that circles the campus.

(2) The link between the first and second hospital buildings.

(3) The link between the College of Medicine and Public Health Building and the Faculty of Nursing.

(4) The construction of a link between the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Science.

(5) The connection between the Faculty of Agriculture building and the Center Learning Building.

(6) Connecting route between the 1st and 2nd President's Office Buildings.

(7) The path in the woods that connects the Faculty of Law and the Office of Computer and Network.

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UBU's pedestrian paths and corridors among buildings.
 

6. Ubon Ratchathani University works with local authorities to address planning issues /development, including ensuring that local residents are able t access affordable housing.

Ubon ratchathani university work with local authorities to address planning issues /development, including ensuring that local residents are able to access affordable housing as follow:

1. The project to design and renovate suitable housing for the elderly aims to enhance quality of life and safety for seniors living in the community. This involves designing and modifying homes using universal design principles to create a comfortable, accessible living environment free from obstacles. The renovation focuses on an existing raised wooden house with a high underfloor area and stairs that are difficult to navigate; the elderly resident has often slipped on the stairs. To address this, the project extended the front living space to eliminate the need for climbing up and down stairs, creating functional areas for a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. This modification ensures safety and convenience for the elderly resident to live alone securely.

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The project to design and renovate suitable housing for the elderly (2024).
 

2. The emergency floating shelter project aims to address the recurring flood crisis in Ubon Ratchathani, improving the quality of life for flood-affected residents who prefer to remain near their homes despite daily challenges.  The designer used a simple, familiar shape—the oval egg shape—as the main concept to create a warm, secure interior space that feels protected. The shelter includes adequate ventilation and can accommodate up to three people, allowing residents to stay together and care for one another. It offers flexible, convenient use, with a surrounding walkway and privacy-enhancing railing. The shelter’s structure and materials are designed with modern technology, ensuring durability and functionality.

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7. Ubon Ratchathani University builds new buildings to sustainable standards.

1. Preventive Maintenance: Regular inspections, scheduled servicing of air conditioning systems

2. Corrective Maintenance: Repairing broken facilities, fixing leaks, replacing burnt-out light bulbs

3. Routine Maintenance: Daily cleaning of common areas, trash removal, minor repairs, and upkeep of landscaping. Every building in the university has cleaning staff responsible for maintaining cleanliness in all buildings. The Office of Physical and Environmental Management handles daily waste collection from all buildings across the campus.

4. Emergency Maintenance: Responding to power outages, fixing burst pipes

5. Sustainable Maintenance: Installing energy-efficient lighting, implementing recycling programs, and managing water usage

6. Capital Maintenance:  Major renovations, building system upgrades, structural repairs, and infrastructure improvements

7. Compliance Maintenance: Fire safety inspections, elevator certifications, environmental health checks

8. Custodial Maintenance: Cleaning restrooms, mopping floors, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces.  Every building in the university has cleaning staff responsible for maintaining cleanliness in all buildings.

9. Technical Maintenance: maintaining IT infrastructure, and servicing specialized machinery in research facilities

10. Grounds Maintenance: Lawn care, tree trimming, irrigation system maintenance, and snow removal.

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8. Ubon Ratchathani University builds on brownfield sites, where possible (brownfield sites are those where there has been previous, recent building).

The university makes use of brownfield sites by creating wilderness areas. Within the university, 750 rai of degraded forest has been transformed into a UBU Student farm as a learning center for students. Students and the public who want to study integrated agriculture through such learning sources. Students will serve as mentors to teach practical experimental activities in the UBU Student Farm learning area. A mushroom farm, demonstration plots, and organic food growing plots are available. The mixed agricultural fields are planted with rice seedlings and fish ponds, among other things, based on learning sources. Products created from learning resources are utilized as a meal for students who do not have enough money and sold to generate income for students. The remaining portion is distributed into scholarships for students in need.

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UBU Student farm