Representing the Upper Southern Thailand Research Network, Walailak University, under the leadership of Assoc.Prof.Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President and Chair of the Network, delegated Assoc.Prof.Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Director of the Research and Innovation for Excellence Institute and Secretary of the Network, to participate in the National Forum on Enhancing the Research Management Capacity of Thailand’s Nine Research Networks.
This event, held on July 24–25, 2025 at The Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai, was supported by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).
On this occasion, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong served as a panelist representing the Upper Southern Region in a discussion titled:
“Strengthening Research Management Capacity within Thailand’s Regional Research Networks”, alongside representatives from the other three regions of Thailand.
Additionally, two representatives from the region presented their successful research initiatives: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mudtorlep Nisoa, Lecturer from the School of Science, Walailak University, and Ms. Janpen Chidchuea, President of the Palm Oil Farmer Community Enterprise, Tha Saba Subdistrict, Trang Province. They showcased the outcomes of their project titled: “Development of a Prototype Factory for Natural Red Palm Oil and Value-Added Product Innovation”, which received funding under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Research and Development Program, supported by MHESI.
This collaboration reflects Walailak University’s strong commitment to driving practical, impactful research that contributes to sustainable
