GREEN UNIVERSITIES IN THAILAND: EVALUATING THEIR IMPACT ONFOSTERING SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES AMONG STUDENTS

Abstract

This study aims to examines the impact on fostering Sustainable lifestyles among students using the case study of leading green university in Thailand. In light of environmental problems such as global warming, resource exhaustion, and pollution, Sustainability by incorporating sustainable practices into university activities, academic curriculum, and student participation opportunities. Green infrastructure, sustainability programs and environmental education. A mixed-methods designed using involved 180 graduate students from Shinawatra University, Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Kasetsart University, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, and Prince of Songkla University. The research assesses students’ Evaluating Their Impact on Fostering Sustainable Lifestyles Among Students knowledge, attitudes and practices and the key factors that support behaviors uptake. The results of the research showed heterogeneous perception in the analyzed sample and reveals integration into the curriculum, student-led activities and collaboration.  78% of students had high levels of understanding of sustainability-related topics such as energy saving, waste reduction, and environmentally friendly practices on campus. 63% engaged in Higher Education as a Vehicle for Sustainable Lifestyles The findings reveal that commitment by the institution, integration into the curriculum, student-led activities and collaboration with the local community.