SUT: Arts and heritage contribution

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) promotes Thai arts and cultural heritage through various projects and activities, including encouraging youth and the general public to participate in preserving traditional culture. This aims to conserve local arts and foster pride in Thai cultural roots. SUT has a Cultural Preservation Unit within the Student Affairs Division to manage cultural preservation activities. These activities focus on encouraging student participation in arts and culture events organized by the university and the community. This allows students to contribute to the preservation and continuation of Thai arts and culture, and also benefits their physical and mental well-being, promoting their holistic development. The activities align with the university's core mission of preserving national and local arts and culture, particularly the arts and culture of the Northeast region of Thailand.

Thai Music and Dance Club, Suranaree University of Technology.

The Thai Music and Dance Club of Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) plays a crucial role in preserving and disseminating Thai arts and culture to youth and the general public. The club's establishment aligns with the university's policy of maintaining and promoting traditional Thai arts in modern society. Activities include teaching traditional Thai music and various types of Thai dance, such as ballads and routines, as well as performing Thai arts at important ceremonies to showcase pride in cultural heritage. Expert speakers in traditional Thai performing arts are invited to share their knowledge with club members and students, enhancing their skills and understanding of Thai art. Furthermore, the club provides opportunities for members to participate in activities and performances both within and outside the university, fostering love and pride in Thai arts and culture.

The Luk Thung Mor Lam band, Peep Thong Banthoeng Silp, Suranaree University of Technology.

The Peep Thong Banthoeng Silp folk music band from Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) is a group focused on preserving and promoting Mor Lam and Thai folk music culture. They blend the fun and unique musical and performance styles of the Northeast region with the artistic expression that reflects local identity and culture.

The Peepthong Entertainment Band not only provides entertainment but also serves as a platform for students who love Thai folk and Luk Thung music to showcase their talents. Through rehearsals and live performances at university events and external gatherings, the band aims to connect local culture to a wider society. It plays a role in fostering pride in local culture and developing valuable skills in teamwork, singing, dancing, and acting for students.

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) held a Baisri Su Khwan (traditional welcoming ceremony) and a Pa Laeng (traditional evening banquet) to welcome new students to the university family, following the traditional welcoming customs of northeastern Thailand.

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) held a "Bai Sri Su Kwan" (traditional Thai welcoming ceremony) for new students of the 2025 academic year, under the theme "Eun Khwan Chao, Hub Khao Saed Thong" (Calling the Spirit, Welcoming the Golden Gates), to preserve and promote valuable Isaan local cultural traditions. The Bai Sri Su Kwan ceremony is a cultural heritage reflecting the bond, care, and warmth of the community. SUT adopted this ceremony to welcome new students, signifying the welcoming of new members to the university, which is considered their "second home."

The event was honored by the presence of Associate Professor Dr. Anan Thongra-a, President of Suranaree University of Technology, who presided over the ceremony. Numerous representatives from government agencies, local authorities, and the community also attended, creating an atmosphere of warmth and shared pride among the people of Nakhon Ratchasima.

These activities reflect the university's role as a center for the conservation and promotion of local arts and culture, fostering understanding and pride in the cultural roots of the Isaan region, and strengthening the positive relationship between the university and the community.

The 33rd offering of gold leaf to Ya Mo (a revered local deity).

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) led its 33rd graduating class of new students, from various regions of the country, to pay respects at the Thao Suranari Monument and pass through the Chumphon Gate into Nakhon Ratchasima city. This marked their entry as descendants of Ya Mo (Thao Suranari) and the people of Korat, following the traditional "visiting and paying respects" custom, seeking blessings for their first day of studying and residing in Nakhon Ratchasima, which they considered their second home.

On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Anan Thongra-a, President of Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), along with the executive committee and the Student Administrative Organization, led representatives of new students for the academic year 2025 to pay respects and receive guidance from senior executives of organizations in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. They were honored by the presence of Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and other distinguished guests who warmly welcomed the new students of SUT on June 21, 2025, at the Thao Suranari Monument Plaza in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) continues the Songkran tradition with "Joyful and Delightful Songkran Flowing Water at Suranaree," preserving Thai traditions and local arts and culture.

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), through its Student Government Organization, held the "Suranaree Songkran Festival" on April 26, 2025, to celebrate and preserve the Songkran tradition, a valuable cultural heritage of Thailand. The event aimed to encourage students and staff to conserve Thai arts and culture while fostering unity and good relationships within the university community.

The morning activities include a Buddhist ceremony, offering alms of rice and dried food, and a traditional Thai water-pouring ceremony to show respect and gratitude to elders, at the Learning Park behind the Primary Care Unit of Suranaree University of Technology (PCU SUTH). The evening features cultural and arts activities such as a parade and Songkran beauty queen contest from various academic departments, a cultural performance by "Peep Thong Banterng Silp," a performance by the SUT Recreation Club, and stalls selling local products at the SUT Cultural Plaza.

This activity reflects the university's role as a center for the conservation and promotion of local arts and culture, through the participation of students, staff, and the surrounding community. It helps instill an awareness of preserving cultural heritage and fosters pride in Thai identity.