Suan Sunandha University Participates in Third RYL Camp to Nurture Next-Generation Leaders for Sustainable National Development
Suan Sunandha University joined the third Rajabhat Young Leadership camp in May, training 450 student leaders from 38 Thai universities to become community development leaders. The program emphasized teamwork, civic consciousness, and build
Suan Sunandha University participated in the third RYL camp to nurture next-generation leaders for sustainable national development at the Agricultural Museum in Commemorating His Majesty at Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province. Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chutikaanya Srivibul, rector of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, along with senior administrators and student leaders, the university sent representatives to the Rajabhat Young Leadership Program 2026 (RYL 2026) held May 11-15, 2026. The program was honored with opening and closing remarks from Gen. Daopong Ratnasuwan, a member of the Privy Council.
The camp brought together 450 student leaders, council presidents, and student organization leaders from all 38 Rajabhat universities across Thailand. The RYL program aims to develop student leadership potential and create "social engineers" skilled in community and local development, with emphasis on leadership capabilities, communication, teamwork, systematic thinking, and civic consciousness. Participants embraced the Rajabhat identity and commitment to serving their communities, society, and nation.
Participant evaluations showed significant development in leadership qualities including decision-making courage, collaborative work, team management, and learning to be both effective leaders and followers. The camp also fostered confidence, openness to diverse perspectives, and networking among Rajabhat students nationwide. Many participants noted the camp transcended typical training, serving instead as a genuine learning experience that awakened leadership potential and inspired greater pride in being Rajabhat members.
Particularly significant was participants' enhanced awareness of Rajabhat universities' role as educational institutions providing opportunities to citizens across all regions and serving as vital forces in national local development. Privy Councilor Daopong emphasized that Rajabhat youth must be modern individuals combining knowledge, ability, virtue, and public consciousness, ready to work for the common good and sustainably develop their communities. He commended all 38 Rajabhat universities for concretely developing youth potential to nurture quality young leaders as the nation's future strength, embodying the concept of "people of the King" who understand their duty, possess hearts for public service, and are prepared to return their knowledge and abilities to sustainably develop their home regions.
