On February 21, 2025, the executive team of the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RMUTSV), led by Asst. Prof. Chaiya Thanapatsiri, Dean of the Faculty, along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanas Notthaput, Vice Dean for Academic and Research Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Jakkrapong Chitjamnong, Vice Dean for Administration and Planning, and Mr. Alawi Hasani, Vice Dean for Student Development, visited and encouraged second-year students from the Mass Communication Technology program participating in the “Health Communicator Development Project to Expand Risk Reduction Communication Channels” at Room 71407, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology.
The project, organized by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), aims to nurture and enhance students’ potential as quality health communicators. It empowers participants to create creative, accessible, and effective media campaigns that address various health risk factors in society, particularly the pressing issues of e-cigarettes and online gambling, which pose significant threats to youth and society.
The project is guided by a team of distinguished experts, including Ms. Chamanan Sucharitkul, Project Consultant, Mr. Thanakorn Komkrit, Secretary-General of the Stop Gambling Foundation, renowned for his advocacy against gambling in Thai society, and Mr. Somchai Toeiso, Clinical Psychologist from the National Alliance for a Smoke-Free Thai Society, who specializes in risk behavior and behavioral change.
The program combines both theoretical and practical knowledge, covering health communication strategies, target audience analysis, and multimedia content creation. With a strong focus on raising awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes and online gambling, the initiative is expected to equip students with the knowledge and skills to produce high-quality advocacy media, contributing to the sustainable development of a healthier Thai society.
