NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Thailand – The Faculty of Agriculture and Agro-Industry at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus (Sai Yai), organized a series of six agriculture and food seminars from 24–28 November 2025 as part of the “90 Years of Sai Yai & Rajamangala Srivijaya Fair 2026.”
The seminar series provided a platform for knowledge exchange and networking among farmers, entrepreneurs, academics, and members of the public. The initiative aimed to strengthen agricultural knowledge, promote food innovation, and support the development of agricultural businesses and local industries in Southern Thailand.
The six seminars covered a range of topics relevant to regional agriculture and food production. The program began on 24 November with durian cultivation under climate variability, followed by a seminar on cocoa cultivation under rubber and oil palm plantations on 25 November. On 26 November, participants explored the development of Southern Thai native rice into food innovations, alongside topics related to livestock production and beef products. The program continued with aquaculture business development on 27 November and concluded with agritourism on 28 November.
Speakers from RUTS, the Pattani Rice Research Center, and the private sector shared their expertise and practical experience, providing participants with insights into agricultural production, food processing, product development, and marketing strategies.
The seminar series enabled farmers and agricultural producers to enhance their knowledge, explore opportunities to add value to local agricultural products, and establish connections with experts and relevant stakeholders. These activities also supported collaboration between academia and industry, helping participants identify approaches to improving productivity and developing sustainable agricultural businesses.
All six seminars were conducted over five days, with free registration specifically indicated for the durian, native rice, and agritourism sessions, helping make agricultural knowledge more accessible to the public.
Through this initiative, RUTS reaffirmed its commitment to sharing academic expertise, supporting local farmers and entrepreneurs, and promoting agricultural and food innovation as part of the university’s 90th-anniversary celebrations.
https://saiyai.rmutsv.ac.th/ruts/2025/11/14/36456/rice/
Durian: https://saiyai.rmutsv.ac.th/ruts/2025/11/14/36387/durian/
Cocoa: https://saiyai.rmutsv.ac.th/ruts/2025/11/14/36369/gogo/
Livestock: https://saiyai.rmutsv.ac.th/ruts/2025/11/14/36492/beef-cattle/
Aquaculture: https://saiyai.rmutsv.ac.th/ruts/2025/11/14/36477/
Agritourism: https://saiyai.rmutsv.ac.th/ruts/2025/11/14/36435/
RUTS Faculty of Agriculture Showcases Modern Agricultural Technologies at Field Day 2025
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Thailand – 24 April 2025 – The Faculty of Agriculture at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) participated in the “Field Day 2025: Technology Transfer for the Beginning of the New Production Season” event, held at Phipun Sangharak Pracha Uthit School in Khao Phra Subdistrict, Phipun District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The event brought together government agencies, private-sector organizations, and educational institutions to transfer agricultural knowledge and modern technologies to local farmers.
The event was officially opened by the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who also visited exhibition booths showcasing agricultural technologies and innovations from participating organizations.
At the event, the Faculty of Agriculture, RUTS, presented a range of initiatives highlighting the application of modern technology and innovation in agricultural production. These included smart farming systems and intelligent greenhouses designed to improve production efficiency and enable controlled growing environments, as well as Internet of Things (IoT) applications to support farm monitoring, data collection, and agricultural management.
The exhibition also featured student research projects demonstrating practical approaches to addressing agricultural challenges and promoting the application of research and innovation. In addition, the faculty provided higher education guidance to school students and other interested participants, encouraging them to explore further study opportunities in agriculture and related fields.
The event provided a valuable platform for farmers, students, and community members to access up-to-date agricultural knowledge, learn about innovative production methods, and explore opportunities to apply modern technologies to farming practices. It also strengthened collaboration among educational institutions, government agencies, and private-sector organizations in advancing agricultural development.
Through its participation in Field Day 2025, the Faculty of Agriculture, RUTS, reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a learning hub for modern agriculture and transferring research, technology, and innovation to local communities. These efforts aim to strengthen farmers’ capabilities, improve agricultural productivity, and support the sustainable development of the agricultural sector in Southern Thailand.
https://agr.RUTS.ac.th/ruts/2025/04/24/16474/
RUTS Hosts 6th Trang Blue Swimming Crab Festival and Fisheries Fair 2025 to Promote Sustainable Fisheries and Coastal Livelihoods
TRANG, Thailand – 26–27 December 2025 – Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), Trang Campus, through its Faculty of Science and Fisheries Technology, collaborated with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization) (ARDA) to organize the 6th Trang Blue Swimming Crab Festival and Fisheries Fair 2025. The event took place from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the activity grounds on Rajamangala Beach, RUTS Trang Campus, Trang Province.
The festival was organized under four research and development initiatives: the Trang–Krabi Blue Swimming Crab Bank Expansion Project, the Cage Fish Farming Project, the Oyster Project, and the Quality and Safety of Blue Swimming Crab Products Project. It aimed to stimulate the local economy, promote tourism, expand market opportunities for fisheries products, and raise public awareness of marine resource conservation and restoration.
The opening ceremony on 26 December was presided over by Mr. Songklod Sawangwong, Governor of Trang Province, and attended by Mr. Manit Tha Chin, Chief District Officer of Sikao District; Assistant Professor Sitthichok Chanyong, Vice President for Trang Campus; university executives, staff, students, coastal communities, partner organizations from Trang and Krabi provinces, and members of the public. Assistant Professor Dr. Wikit Phinrap, Assistant to the President of RUTS and Head of the Trang–Krabi Blue Swimming Crab Bank Expansion Project, delivered the report on behalf of the organizers.
Showcasing Research and Strengthening Community Partnerships
The festival featured research exhibitions, fisheries product displays, and sales booths presenting innovations developed through the four research initiatives. These activities demonstrated how research and technology can improve fisheries production, enhance product quality and safety, and increase the value of local marine resources.
A recognition ceremony was held to present plaques of appreciation to 80 coastal communities across Trang and Krabi provinces in recognition of their contributions to fisheries development and marine resource conservation. In Trang, participating communities represented Sikao, Kantang, Hat Samran, and Palian districts. In Krabi, they represented Khlong Thom, Ko Lanta, Nuea Khlong, Mueang Krabi, and Ao Luek districts.
The organizers acknowledged the communities' continued cooperation in initiatives designed to create employment opportunities, strengthen local livelihoods, increase household incomes, and promote the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources. A discussion forum also provided opportunities for researchers, community representatives, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, review project outcomes, and explore ways to apply research findings in local communities.
Promoting Local Seafood and Cultural Tourism
To highlight the value and versatility of local fisheries products, the Food Industry and Fisheries Products program at the Faculty of Science and Fisheries Technology, RUTS, organized live seafood cooking demonstrations. Featured dishes included fried sea bass miang, oyster salad, and blue swimming crab doughnuts, showcasing creative ways to develop value-added seafood products.
The festival also offered a variety of entertainment and cultural activities, including musical performances by Kantang Pittayakorn School and RUTS's PONY Band, a fire baton performance, and a paramotor flying demonstration by the Trang Paramotor team. These attractions helped create a lively festival atmosphere, encourage seafood consumption, and provide opportunities for local fisheries entrepreneurs and community producers to showcase their products to visitors.
Advancing Sustainable Coastal Development
Through the festival, RUTS strengthened collaboration among academic institutions, government agencies, researchers, fisheries entrepreneurs, and coastal communities. By connecting research and innovation with local production, market development, and tourism, the initiative supported efforts to improve livelihoods while protecting marine ecosystems.
The event reflects RUTS's ongoing commitment to community engagement, sustainable fisheries management, and the application of research to address local challenges. It also highlights the importance of community participation in restoring marine resources and building resilient coastal economies for future generations.
Overall, the 6th Trang Blue Swimming Crab Festival and Fisheries Fair 2025 served as a platform for sharing knowledge, promoting local fisheries products, and advancing sustainable economic opportunities for coastal communities in Southern Thailand.
https://trang.RUTS.ac.th/ruts/2025/12/29/29238/fishing-fair-26-27-dec-2568/
Thung Yai Kaset Fair 2025: Agricultural Innovation, Food, and Happiness
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus, organized the Thung Yai Kaset Fair 2025 under the theme “Agricultural Innovation, Food, and Happiness” to create a learning platform, reinforce its commitment to producing practice-oriented graduates, and promote professional development and entrepreneurship among students.
The fair was held from 28 February to 9 March 2025 at RUTS's Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus, Thung Yai Area, Thung Yai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. The event provided a platform for learning and knowledge exchange through a wide range of activities, including academic and agricultural research exhibitions by university departments, government agencies, private-sector organizations, and community enterprises. The program also featured product showcases, commercial booths, and promotional activities organized by the university's faculties, colleges, and campus units.
An important objective of the fair was to strengthen students' practical competencies and entrepreneurial skills by providing opportunities to apply academic knowledge, research, and innovation in real-world settings. The university also aimed to establish the Thung Yai Kaset Fair as an annual event for Thung Yai District and Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony on 28 February 2025 was presided over by Professor Emeritus Dr. Piamsak Menasveta, President of the University Council of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya. Associate Professor Pracheep Choophan, former President of RUTS, delivered the welcoming remarks, while Professor Dr. Suwat Thanyaros, President of RUTS, presented the objectives of the event.
The ceremony was attended by Ms. Warin Chinwong, President of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization, provincial and district government officials, representatives from public and private organizations, educational institution administrators, teachers, students, and members of the public.
The opening ceremony featured an agricultural drone demonstration, showcasing one of the university's innovations in smart agriculture. This demonstration highlighted the application of modern technology to agricultural production and reflected the university's commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.
https://nakhon.RUTS.ac.th/ruts/2025/03/24/17439/kasetfairthungyai-2/19/
RUTS Showcases Science, Technology, and Innovation for Community Development in Southern Thailand
On 22 April 2025, Mr. Supachai Jaisamut, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), together with his delegation, visited Songkhla Province to monitor the implementation of science, research, and innovation initiatives in Southern Thailand. The visit focused on strengthening the capacity of teachers under the Department of Learning Encouragement (DLE) through science, research, and innovation. The delegation viewed research and innovation exhibitions and listened to presentations by community representatives on the practical applications of research findings and innovations.
The welcoming remarks were delivered by Mr. Witthaya Chansena, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province. On behalf of the university president, Assistant Professor Piya Prasongchan, Vice President of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), presented a report on the university's initiatives. The event was held at Chupan Conference Room, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, RUTS, Songkhla Campus.
RUTS served as the lead host, collaborating with partner universities in Southern Thailand and other organizations within the MHESI science, research, and innovation ecosystem to organize an exhibition featuring 18 displays. The event provided a regional platform for presenting advances in research and innovations with practical application potential for Thailand's economic, social, and environmental development. It also aimed to strengthen mechanisms for supporting research development, facilitate the transfer and scaling-up of innovations, and extend their benefits to communities and society through integrated collaboration among organizations and networks nationwide. In addition, the event sought to raise awareness among researchers of RUTS 's policy to become a Hub of Appropriate Technology for Communities (Hub of Machine), with the objective of increasing household incomes and strengthening the grassroots economy.
Research and Innovation Exhibitions by RUTS Technology Clinics
RUTS presented a range of technologies and community-based products through its Technology Clinics across three campuses.
1. RUTS Technology Clinic, Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus
The exhibition featured fertilizer production technology, honey processing technology, and meat processing technology. These innovations demonstrate the application of science and technology to improve agricultural production and add value to livestock products.
2. RUTS Technology Clinic, Songkhla Campus
The displayed products and technologies included products made from split gill mushrooms (Schizophyllum commune), products derived from Pandanus tectorius leaves, tie-dye textile products, and eco-print textiles. These initiatives highlight the potential of local biological resources and traditional textile knowledge to generate value-added products and support community enterprises.
3. RUTS Technology Clinic, Trang Campus
The exhibition featured a sea-grape seaweed cultivation kit and a water-quality monitoring device capable of measuring salinity, temperature, pH, and light intensity. Value-added products developed from sea grapes (Caulerpa lentillifera) were also displayed, including seaweed rice, seaweed seasoning powder, seaweed soap, and seaweed beverages.
In addition, the university presented reduced-salt dried shrimp products developed under the project entitled Application of Technology to Develop and Enhance the Quality of Reduced-Salt Dried Shrimp Products for the Community Seafood Processing Enterprise in Tase Subdistrict, Hat Samran District, Trang Province. The project applies technology to improve product quality and develop value-added seafood products for community-based enterprises.
Technology Transfer to a Community Enterprise
During the event, RUTS handed over a vacuum-system honey dehumidification machine to the Ban Ko Lae Lang Farm Stingless Bee Rearing Community Enterprise in Pak Bang Subdistrict, Thepha District, Songkhla Province.
The equipment was developed under the project entitled “Development of Technology and Innovation to Promote Tourism in Pak Bang Subdistrict, Thepha District, Songkhla Province, implemented as part of the Youth Volunteer Project 2025.” This technology transfer aims to support the community enterprise in improving honey processing and strengthening the value-added potential of local stingless bee honey. The research and innovation activities designed to create value and strengthen the competitiveness of the Split Gill Mushroom Cultivation Community Enterprise, building on local resources and capacities in a sustainable manner. The initiative was implemented by RUTS 's Songkhla Campus through its Faculty of Engineering and related disciplines.
Overall, the activities demonstrated RUTS 's role in connecting research, appropriate technology, innovation, and local cultural resources with community development. Through collaboration among universities, government agencies, researchers, and community enterprises, the university seeks to strengthen local production capacity, create value-added products, expand opportunities for community-based businesses, and promote sustainable economic development in Southern Thailand.
