Reporters: Asst.Prof.Dr.Arrisa Sopajarn, Asst.Prof.Chaiya Thanaphatsiri, Asst.Prof.Supitchaya Boonkuer, Naruemon Saengduangkhae, Piriya Soikaew
Evidence Date: October 25-27, 2023
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Related Indicators: 16.2.3
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A research team from Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya led a project to transfer cocoa bean drying technology to enhance value for cocoa farmers in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Led by project head Professor Sri-Umon Thongpradit, the team visited the Organic Compost Community Enterprise Group in Prik Subdistrict, Thung Yai District, to train local innovators in cocoa production techniques. The training covered topics such as selecting cocoa pods, preparing seeds, setting up fermentation containers, fermenting cocoa beans, adding leftover fermentation liquid, evaluating dried bean quality using the “cutting test,” turning the beans, and monitoring temperature changes throughout the fermentation process.
On January 12, 2023, the Research and Development Institute, led by Associate Professor Dr. Chutinuch Sujarit, Deputy Director of Academic Affairs and Technology Transfer, organized the project “Developing Research Questions with Entrepreneurs to Enhance Competitive Capacity,” for the second time. The event was honored by Assistant Professor Kosin Phattanamanee, Vice President of the Trang Campus, who gave the opening speech and welcomed the guest speakers at Nakarin 2 Conference Room, Rua Rasada Hotel, Mueang District, Trang Province.
In this project, Associate Professor Dr. Chutinuch Sujarit delivered a lecture on research strategies and the role of Group 2 universities, and helped identify regional issues to define research questions through Pain Point analysis, led by Assistant Professor Dr. Paphatkan Areekul, Deputy Dean of Academic and Research, Faculty of Engineering and Technology. Representatives from public and private sectors in Trang Province participated as stakeholders and end users, including Ms. Ladawan Chuachart from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Trang Office; Mr. Thanaphot Suphasri, Chairman of Trang Provincial Industry Council; Mr. Luepong Ongcharoen from Pracharath Rak Samakkee Trang (Social Enterprise) Co., Ltd.; Mr. Pracha Ngamrattanakul from Tipmeta Co., Ltd.; and Ms. Naina Rattiya Wong from Woodwork Farm Co., Ltd. The event included group workshops to brainstorm research questions aligned with the local context and national goals. The project attracted significant interest from researchers.
On January 11, 2023, the Research and Development Institute, led by Associate Professor Dr. Chutinuch Sujarit, Deputy Director of Academic Affairs and Technology Transfer, hosted the project “Developing Research Questions with Entrepreneurs to Enhance Competitive Capacity” for the second time. Assistant Professor Udon Namsen, Vice President, opened the event with a welcome speech at the Magnolia Conference Room, Buri Sriphu Convention Center, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.
During the event, Associate Professor Dr. Chutinuch Sujarit presented research strategies and discussed the role of Group 2 universities, guiding the identification of regional issues to define research questions through Pain Point analysis. This session was led by Assistant Professor Chaiya Thanaphatsiri, Deputy Dean of Academic and Research, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology. Representatives from Songkhla’s public and private sectors participated as stakeholders and beneficiaries, including Mr. Suwit Tanrattanakorn, Chairman of the Songkhla Provincial Industry Council; Ms. Paniya Wutthisan and Mr. Thirawat Suratako from Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Company Limited; Mr. Nanthachai Thongkiet from Man A Frozen Foods Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Watcharin Muangchanthaburi from Two Ram Co., Ltd. The event featured group workshops to brainstorm research questions aligned with local contexts and national goals, attracting substantial interest from researchers.
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