On 21 November 2012, a signing ceremony for an MOU between STOU and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) was held at Royal Thai Army Headquarters in Bangkok. Leading the STOU delegation and signing for the university was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somchin Suntavaruk, Distinguished Member of the University Council and Acting President of STOU. The signatory and leader of the RTA delegation was Lieutenant General Natchai Baingern, Deputy Chief of Staff. Under this agreement, STOU and the RTA will engage in different activities to help RTA personnel improve their academic standing and ability.