University Council

The University Council is the highest administrative body in STOU and is in charge of setting policy and overseeing all functions of the university to ensure that they correspond with university objectives and state policies. In addition to supervising personnel in high-level administrative positions and ensuring regulation of the university’s finances and resources, the University Council also has a crucial academic role as all STOU degrees and certificates are awarded under the authority of the Council.

Dr. Niran Jongwutiwes

 Acting for Chairman

Distinguished Members


Dr. Niran Jongwutiwes

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tassana Boontong

Dr. Siri Ganjarerndee

Prof. Dr. Prasart Suebka

Assoc. Prof. Yuen Poovarawan



Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pranee Sungkatavat

Mr. Kematat Paladesh

Mr. Nontaphon Nimsomboon

Assoc. Prof. Manit Jumpa

Ex Officio Members


Mr. Permsuk Sutchaphiwat
Permanent Secretary of The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

Mrs. Sudruetai Lertkasem
Director-General of the Government
Public Relations Department


Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda
Acting President
Member of the University Council

Representative of the Academic Council Committee


Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda
Director of the Office of Academic Affairs

The Secretary of the University Council


Asst. Prof. Dr. Theradej Manoleehagul
Acting Vice-President for University Council Affairs


University Administrators

Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda
Acting President of STOU

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanasak Saijampa
Acting Vice-President for Strategy, Planning,
and Digital Technology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narathip Sriram
Acting Vice-President for Education,
Learning Support, and Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittipong Keatwatcharachai
Acting Vice-President for Financial Affairs and University Assets

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan
Acting Vice-President for Academic Services,
Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs

Asst. Prof. Dr. Akadet Manoleehagul
Acting Vice-President for Legal Affairs,
Human Resources, and University Council Affairs