Professor Emeritus Dr. Surakiat Sathienthai delivered a special lecture entitled "Future Foresight and the Future of Thai Education," outlining the direction of Thai higher education in preparation for the future world.
1 August 2569 Rajamangala University of Technology Isan organized the Retreat RMUTI 2569 project: “Looking Back and Looking Forward for the Future of Isan” under the concept... RMUTI Foresight 2027–2032 Between July 31st and August 2nd, 2569, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Center, Rayong Province, over 200 members of the University Council, experts, administrators, and staff participated in a brainstorming session to prepare the document. Draft of the 5th Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Development of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) (2571-2575) To transform universities into “Future Universities” that are ready to produce highly skilled personnel, drive knowledge and innovation, and support sustainable national development, this project is being organized amidst rapid global changes in technology, economics, geopolitics, and the 21st-century labor market. The 5th National Strategy Plan will be a crucial framework in shaping the direction of personnel production, research, and innovation at the university to meet the needs of future industries in the coming decade.
The opening ceremony of the project was honored by the presence of... Mr. Chatchai Phromlert, Chairman of the Council of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan He presided over the ceremony and delivered a policy speech on university development, with... Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriputhon, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan The objectives of the project were reported as follows:Mr. Chatchai Promlert He stated, "This strategic plan for the university is not just a five-year operational plan, but a means of defining the direction of the university's development to be ready for global changes in economics, technology, and society. The fifth strategic plan must be the result of the participation of all sectors and reflect a shared vision for developing RMUTI into a leading technology university capable of producing highly skilled personnel, creating knowledge and innovation to drive national development and enhance the potential of the Northeast region for a sustainable future."
side Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriputhon It was stated that this retreat served as an important platform to review the performance of the university's 4th strategic development plan (2565–2569), while also providing a forum for university council members, experts, administrators, and staff to brainstorm and draft the 5th strategic plan (2571–2575). This plan aims to define development directions that align with the rapidly changing global context, respond to the needs of the industrial sector, and support the country's future development.
A key highlight of the conference is a special presentation on the topic... "Future Foresight and the Future of Thai Education" โดย Professor Emeritus Dr. Surakiat Sathienthai, Honorary Advisor to Rajamangala University of Technology Isan. This presentation conveyed a global strategic vision for the direction of Thai higher education in the future global context, highlighting the role of universities in preparing human resources, knowledge, and innovation to cope with changes in the global economy, technology, and geopolitics. The "Future Foresight" concept focuses on systematically looking to the future, analyzing trends, and designing proactive strategies. The recommendations from this presentation will be used as a key conceptual framework in developing the new university strategy.
Following the presentation of the draft of the 5th strategic plan, the meeting opened a forum for discussion and feedback from the honorary advisor, the university council chairman, experts, and administrators. This was followed by group workshops to revise the draft strategy based on the suggestions in four strategic areas, with the vice-presidents overseeing each area serving as group chairpersons.
In addition, there will be workshops to define the direction. RMUTI New S-Curve Through brainstorming and exchanging strategic perspectives in... 14 Future Industries These include rail systems, electric vehicles (EVs), aviation, logistics, automation, agricultural technology (AgriTech), food security, wellness economy, tourism, semiconductor technology, smart cities and sustainability, energy transition, artificial intelligence (AI), and defense technology. This is to guide the development of curricula, research, innovation, and academic services to align with the country's strategic industries and the future needs of the labor market.
The meeting concluded with a presentation of the revised draft of the 5th National Strategy and a summary of key takeaways.Mr. Chatchai Promlert The Chairman of the University Council presided over the closing of the meeting.
This RMUTI 2569 Retreat is not merely a platform for developing the university's strategic plan, but rather the starting point for collaboratively designing the future of Thai higher education. It integrates knowledge, vision, and experience from all sectors to drive Rajamangala University of Technology Isan towards becoming a "Future University" playing a crucial role in building future workforce and sustainably enhancing Thailand's competitiveness.
Published by: Public Relations and Dissemination Office, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
