Reporters: Asst.Prof.Dr.Arrisa Sopajarn, Asst.Prof.Chaiya Thanaphatsiri, Asst.Prof.Supitchaya Boonkuer, Naruemon Saengduangkhae, Piriya Soikaew
Evidence Date: January 29, 2024
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Related Indicators: Indicator 16.2.3
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On January 29, 2024, the Research and Development Institute organized the project, “Developing Collaborative Research Topics with Entrepreneurs to Enhance Competitiveness.” The event was inaugurated by Assistant Professor Kosin Phattanmanee, Vice President of Trang Campus, and featured a lecture by Associate Professor Dr. Chutinuch Sujitt, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Technology Transfer, on the “Direction for Driving RMUTSV’s Research and Innovation Strategy.”
The event also included a discussion panel titled “Identifying Local Issues to Find Research Topics,” honored by the participation of entrepreneurs from nine organizations in Trang province: the Thai Para Rubber Wood Business Association, the Lanta Island Tourism Business Association, the Krabi Community-Based Tourism Association, Libong Tourism & Koh Rok Camping, Jarawee Tour Company, Asian Palm Oil Co., Ltd. (Public Company Limited), Kachong Hill Resort, Sudtalay Kantang, and Siam General Technology Co., Ltd. These entrepreneurs exchanged knowledge and insights with researchers in the Trang area, with Assistant Professor Dr. Papassakorn Areekul moderating the session.
In the afternoon, a workshop was held to brainstorm research topics aligned with the local context and the country’s key development goals. The project was well-received, with over 50 researchers from universities in Trang province attending.
