The General Education Department of SOLGEN organized a camping project for natural resources and environmental conservation for students enrolled in the free elective course “Camping for Conservation.” A total of 88 students joined the activity, which was held from January 24 – 26, 2025.

During this trip, students experienced real camping life by setting up tents at Khao Phanom Bencha National Park, located in Mueang District, Krabi Province. The main activities included:

–  3-hour nature trail hike at Huai To Waterfall




–  21st-century skills development activity: an 8-station walk rally




–   Campfire night activity featuring guest speakers, led by Police Lieutenant 

Colonel Phasin Sangkhara and the team of group facilitators from Border Patrol Police Division 42, Srinakharindra Camp




The highlight on the last day was a study tour to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi Province. Students had the opportunity to go snorkeling and explore Thailand’s beautiful marine environments, including Railay Beach, Talay Waek (Separated Sea), Chicken Island, and Poda Island.

This course, run by the General Education Program at Walailak University, focuses on helping students learn and improve their quality of life through the concept of 4C skills from The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21):

1.   Critical Thinking – Encouraging students to ask questions and search for the truth



2.   Creativity – Helping students think differently and innovatively



3.   Collaboration – Supporting teamwork and achieving more together
4.   Communication – Training students to express their ideas clearly and effectively




These 4C skills are essential learning tools that help equip students to face global challenges with awareness and responsibility, especially in terms of valuing and conserving natural resources.