Nakhon Si Thammarat, July 25, 2025 – The School of Law at Walailak University reinforced its commitment to community engagement through the academic service project “Empowering Youth with Legal Knowledge to Prevent Drug Abuse” The activity was held at 📍 Thepsirin Nakhon Si Thammarat School (formerly Chalerm Ratchapracha Uthit) in Phra Phrom District as part of the event “Chang Sai Samphan Network Gathering, 3rd edition”

Led by Miss Khwanmanee Maneechote, Acting Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, together with faculty members, staff, and law students, the initiative aimed to translate classroom knowledge into practical community benefits. The program emphasized two core skill sets: (1) equipping students with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for young audiences, and (2) fostering engagement and problem-solving skills through interaction with the local community. Law students must not only know the law but also understand people and serve society with empathy. This activity provides them with the opportunity to practice both.

💡 Raising Legal Awareness

The program focused on drug-related laws, highlighting both the dangers of substance abuse and the severe legal consequences. By doing so, it helped children, youth, and community members recognize their roles in preventing drug problems and upholding civic responsibility.

As part of their LAW67-231 Criminal Law course, students also developed the campaign “Where there is a community, there is law.” Educational materials, including brochures, QR codes, and digital resources, were distributed to make legal knowledge more accessible.

🎯 Aligned with the SDGs

The initiative was designed to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

🎯 SDG 4.3.4 (Quality Education): By offering workshop-based and group learning activities, the project provided equal opportunities for students, teachers, and community members to access reliable legal knowledge.

🎯 SDG 17.2.5 (Partnerships for Sustainable Development): By building partnerships among universities, schools, health centers, local police, and village leaders, the activity laid the groundwork for a sustainable learning society.

📚 Toward a Learning Society

By bridging academic knowledge with real-world practice, Walailak University’s School of Law continues to promote lifelong learning, community resilience, and social responsibility.

“This project shows that legal education can go beyond classrooms,” Miss Maneechote added. “It can empower young people, strengthen communities, and build a society prepared for future challenges.” Through this initiative, Walailak University not only addressed the urgent issue of drug prevention but also advanced its broader mission of creating knowledge, building opportunities, and enhancing quality of life.

✨ The “Empowering Youth with Legal Knowledge to Prevent Drug Abuse” project highlights the transformative role of academic service — preparing tomorrow’s lawyers to be leaders of change and guiding communities toward a brighter future.