Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University has established the Royal Initiative Practical Learning Center for Local Development; known as 1 Rai Hai Jon Khon (the “1 Rai to End Poverty for Rajabhat People”) on a 14-rai (22,400 m2) plot of land located approximately 1 kilometer from the university. This previously unused land is now dedicated to training students and local community members in grassroots economic practices and sustainable land management. The center emphasizes community-based learning for self-reliance, vocational training, crop and vegetable cultivation, and the preservation of local wisdom for future generations. Its aim is to improve the quality of life for local communities and to support grassroots economic growth.
Currently, the university has also established a community market called “Lat Tha Ngiew” to support the livelihoods of people in Tha Ngiew district and surrounding communities near the university. This space is used for community activities, vocational training, and as an educational site for the Tha Ngiew community and nearby organizations.
