Exhibition “Enhancing Community Capital through Innovation and Creative Products for Thailand’s Economy” Showcases Academic Contributions and Intellectual Property from NPRU

On August 2, 2025, Mr. Atthawut Phuengniam, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province, presided over the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Enhancing Community Capital through Innovation and Creative Products for Thailand’s Economy”, held under the project “Upgrading Sustainable Community Products to Online Platforms”. The exhibition, organized by the Research and Development Institute of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University (NPRU), was held from August 1–4, 2025. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences actively participated, with administrators and lecturers serving as advisors to community product groups. The Faculty also presented works officially registered under patents and copyrights, reflecting academic potential and the integration of knowledge for tangible community development. Advisors and Product Innovations included: Asst. Prof. Dr. Piyawan Pinkaeo, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Textile and fashion innovation from Chaba Tie Dye Thai textile product innovation (Natthaninich Thai Fabric) Water hyacinth handicraft product innovation (Chava-thang) Asst. Prof. Dr. Kengkach Tonthongkham Donkha handwoven fabric innovations Hand-stitched fabric innovations Lect. Kittiya Kaewsa-ard Lao Khrang handicrafts, Ban Don Ruak Handy tote bags Coconut flower nectar beverage Lect. Atth Aree-rob “Krajood handbags” Fabric handicrafts Printed fabric products Lect. Sirinya Arayajaru Benjarong ceramics innovations Clay Ganesha figures Contemporary woven textiles Lect. Thanisit Chomchid Tissue paper flower crafts Water hyacinth weaving, Ban Khlong Nok Krathung Registered Intellectual Property Works: Asst. Prof. Dr. Piyawan Pinkaeo – Packaging design patterns (folding box) Asst. Prof. Dr. Kengkach Tonthongkham – Apparel design patterns Lect. Sirinya Arayajaru – Patterns on sheet materials Lect. Jaruwan Nakornjarupong – Manga illustrations and illustrations for traditional bird parades The exhibition featured: Innovation booths showcasing product development Product sales booths by community entrepreneurs developed with NPRU’s support Research and intellectual property showcases A special forum “Talk & Trade: Community Power, Product Power” Cultural performances “Enhancing Community Capital, Creating Innovation, Elevating Products, Driving Thailand’s Economy” presented by students of the Performing Arts Program, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This event highlighted NPRU’s role in integrating academic knowledge with community development, advancing both cultural identity and sustainable economic growth.