On October 14, 2026, during the 11th AUN-HPN International Advisory Committee (IAC) Meeting and the 5th International Health Promotion Conference hosted at Universitas Airlangga in Surabaya, Indonesia, an official certificate presentation ceremony was held for the Healthy University Rating System (HURS) assessment, organized by the ASEAN University Network – Health Promotion Network (AUN-HPN). King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) successfully earned the 5-Star Rating for the third consecutive year (2023–2025), scoring within the 800–899 point range, which represents the highest tier among participating universities in Thailand. On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Prasert Kanthamanon, Senior Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chawin Chantharasenawong, Vice President for Internationalization, and Asst. Prof. Suchada Chaisawadi:Advisor to Energy Environment Safety and Health Center (EESH), attended as university representatives to accept the certification
Receiving the 5-Star Healthy University certification for three consecutive years highlights KMUTT sustained commitment and success in promoting health across all sectors. This accomplishment reflects dedicated efforts from multiple key units, including Energy Environment Safety and Health Center (EESH), Building and Ground Management Office (BGM), Health Care Unit (HCU), Office of Student Affairs (SAO), KMUTT Student Union and KMUTT Community.
The HURS assessment evaluates institutions based on three main pillars totaling 1,000 points: 1) System and Infrastructure, 2) Zero Tolerance Area, and 3) Health Promotion Area. The rating tiers are categorized as follows: 1–199 points (1 Star), 200–399 points (2 Stars), 400–599 points (3 Stars), 600–799 points (4 Stars), 800–899 points (5 Stars), and 900 points or above (5 Star Plus).
Following the ceremony, KMUTT executives, representing an AUN-HPN member university, participated in ASEAN University Network – Health Promotion Network. The meetings provided a platform to exchange perspectives, review operational progress, and establish strategic directions for advancing member institutions such as “Healthy Universities” in accordance with established standards. Furthermore, the conference served as an international platform for sharing research, knowledge, and health promotion innovations under the main theme: “One Health-Based University Health Promotion Strategies for Improving Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors on Campus,” focusing on integrating the “One Health” framework into strategies that enhance healthy lifestyle behaviors and overall well-being throughout the university community.