Payap Center for Social Impact

18/09/2026

🌿 Learning Thai Wisdom, Creating for a Sustainable Future 💚
Today (18/9/2026), students from the TLC and SECM programs joined the “Mulberry Paper Crafting: Local Wisdom, Love the Earth” activity, learning about traditional paper-making through hands-on experience. 📜✨
Learning by doing, inspired by local wisdom. 🌏💚

08/09/2026

🌱 SEEDS OF CHANGE is back for its second edition!
Applications are now open for SEEDS OF CHANGE: Integrating Social Entrepreneurship in Higher Education — an opportunity for faculty members to learn, exchange ideas, and explore ways to integrate social entrepreneurship into teaching and create positive change within their institutions.
📍 Payap University, Thailand
📅 26–29 January 2027
⏰ Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Apply now 👇
https://unitedboard.smapply.io/prog/seeds_of_change_2027/

26/08/2026

Congratulations to our students at Pinnya Tagar for successfully completing the Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development. Today they delivered their final Social Business presentations including Traditional Weaving, Animal Husbandry, Fashion and Snacks. We wish you all every success for your future.

20/08/2026

เมื่อวันที่ 13 สิงหาคม 2569 ที่ผ่านมา ศูนย์สร้างสรรค์เพื่อสังคม (CSI) ร่วมลงนามบันทึกข้อตกลงความร่วมมือ (MOU) กับ เครือข่าย Wellness Hills 1269+ เพื่อบูรณาการองค์ความรู้ทางวิชาการและขับเคลื่อนเส้นทางท่องเที่ยวสุขภาวะมูลค่าสูง ที่ไม่ใช่แค่การเที่ยว แต่คือการสร้าง “สุขภาวะ (Wellness)” ที่ดี พร้อมพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจชุมชนให้เติบโตอย่างยั่งยืนไปพร้อมกัน 🌱

✨ ท่องเที่ยวแล้วได้สุขภาวะที่ดี
⛰️ ชุมชนเข้มแข็งและมีรายได้
🌿 เติบโตอย่างยั่งยืนในระยะยาว

>>ร่วมกันเปลี่ยน “การเดินทาง” ให้เป็น “การสร้างคุณค่า” ให้กับคน ชุมชน และพื้นที่ 💚

On 13 August 2026, the Center for Social Impact (CSI), Payap University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Wellness Hills 1269+ Network to integrate academic knowledge and drive the development of a high-value wellness tourism route—where travel is not just about visiting places, but about creating better well-being (Wellness) while fostering sustainable growth for local communities. 🌱

✨ Travel for better well-being
⛰️ Stronger communities with greater economic opportunities
🌿 Sustainable growth for the long term

>>Together, we turn journeys into meaningful value for people, communities, and places. 💚

13/08/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to the 36 amazing students from Thabyay Education Network Foundation for their final pitch presentations in the Social Entrepreneurship course! 🚀✨

From upcycled fashion and organic fertilizers to mental health services, eco-marketplaces, and language schools—the innovation in the room was truly inspiring! 💡🌱

Incredible work, everyone! The future of social impact is looking bright. 👏🔥

31/07/2026

Planning your studies at Payap University?

🌟Here is your essential Non-ED visa application guideline for both our short courses and degree programs.

Available in 3 languages (English / Chinese / Burmese).

Click the link to read in your preferred language! 👇
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IDv28sbvA70jwBlTwBSdsrMDujKMb8V7?usp=sharing

Planning your studies at Payap University?

🌟Here is your essential Non-ED visa application guideline for both our short courses and degree programs.

Available in 3 languages (English / Chinese / Burmese).

Click the link to read in your preferred language! 👇
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IDv28sbvA70jwBlTwBSdsrMDujKMb8V7?usp=sharing

31/07/2026

📢 Applications are now open! Join our Thai Language and Culture (TLC) Program and experience Thailand beyond the classroom.

Apply now!! https://forms.gle/XZ2CHWVcQjMSSZy86

📚 Learn Thai. Understand Thailand. Live the Culture. 🇹🇭

Ready to take your Thai language skills to the next level?

Join the Certificate in Thai Language and Culture (TLC) – and strengthen your Thai communication through language, culture, and real-life experiences.

✨ What you'll gain:
✅ Advanced Thai language skills
✅ Thai culture and social etiquette
✅ Community-based learning activities
✅ Cross-cultural communication skills

📅 Application Period: 20 July – 7 September 2026
🎓 Study Period: 8 September 2026 – 8 March 2027
📍 Center for Social Impact (CSI), Payap University

📌 MHESI-Approved | ED Visa Eligible

💰 Tuition Fee: THB 25,000

📲 Apply today!! https://forms.gle/XZ2CHWVcQjMSSZy86

20/07/2026

Join us at the upcoming KODECET Conference 2026! 🌍♻️

This year's conference theme, "Circular Futures: Empowering the Next Generation," brings together researchers and practitioners to explore innovative ideas that advance sustainability and circularity.

One of the highlights of this conference is that it is proudly co-funded by the European Union's ERASMUS+ Programme, which means there is no registration fee for participants.

Whether you are an established researcher or an emerging scholar, this is an excellent opportunity to present your work, connect with an international network of academics, and compete for prestigious awards.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

• KODECET Young Scholar Award (for authors below 45 years of age)

• KODECET Best Paper Award

• KODECET Best Paper of the Track Award

📅 Important Dates

• Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: First week of August 2026

• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

• Conference Dates: 2–3 December 2026

📍 Mode: Hybrid

17/07/2026

🎉 More Time to Apply!

We've extended the application deadline for the SECM Intermediate Program to 24 July 2026.

Apply now and take the next step in creating sustainable social impact.

08/07/2026

🚨 Applications Close on 15 July 2026!

Ready to become a changemaker?

Join the SECM Intermediate Program and develop the knowledge and skills to create sustainable social impact.

🎓 Scholarships of up to THB 10,000 are available for eligible Myanmar students on a first-come, first-served basis while funds remain.

📲 Scan the QR codes and apply today!