Category: Research and Innovation

Research and Innovation Walailak University in cooperation with the Fisheries Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, networks of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and the Association of Thai Fisherfolk Federation, also with support from National Research Council of Thailand), The Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization) organized training and raise awareness for responsible fisheries for Sustainability to local fishermen from 6 districts participated.It was a course consisting of a size-catch amount of aquatic animals, not using illegal fishing equipment to achieve long-term environmental sustainability, in line with the ecosystem-based approach, to ensure that fisheries resources are maintained or restored related ecosystems in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.After the training, fishermen have a better understanding of fisheries and ecosystems and fishermen's joint proposal not to catch small-sized fish also the use of legal…

Research and Innovation       Arine fishes and shellfishes are the important sources of protein and income, through fisheries, for number of people in Thailand, in particular those whom live along the coastlines. It is recognized that, nowadays, the marine fishery resources especially the Blue swimming crab (BSC) have become depleted due to high fishing pressure. The BSC is one of the most economic species of fishery industries in Thailand and exported worldwide, in which Thailand is the 5th largest exporter. Hence, the reduction in abundance of this shellfish is inevitably effect to the fishers and all the supply-chain sectors, which eventually effect to the country’s GDP from fishery products.Walailak University (WU) is located in Nakhon Si Thammarat and the academic service area corresponds the Southern of Thailand, where…

Research and Innovation Associate Professor Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrangsilp, a lecturer of digital marketing and branding and a researcher at the School of Management, Walailak University, along with a team of researchers from the Center of Excellence for Tourism Business Management and Creative Economy have jointly produced the research project “Digital Marketing and Branding of High Value Destination in Krabi Province for being the World Class Destination.” This research was funded from the Coordinator of Tourism and Creative Economy Industrial Development and Capital Management Agency for Enhanced Competitiveness of the Country. The study focuses on action research in cooperation with tourism networks in Krabi, such as the Tourism Authority of Thailand Krabi office, Krabi Hotel Association, Krabi Tourism Council, Krabi Tourism Business Association, Koh Lanta Tourism Business Association, Krabi Province Community Based…

Research and Innovation The cooperative water resource management led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Pakorn Ditthakit, the School of Engineering and Technology and the working group on the flood management emphasizes on mathematical modeling to help analyze simulations and to support decisions on how to solve water mitigation problems along with the technology of Geographic Information System (GIS) by integrating with water users, communities, local agencies, local government agencies until approaching towards the water resource management preparation plans from community water plans, district water plans, river basin water plans, provincial water plans that take into account the ecosystem, culture, and area context covering 14 provinces of the southern region as follows:Water resource management of the community with participation (Community Water) is imposed by using unique technology to help manage water resources…

Policy & Operation Center of Excellence in Plasma Science and Electromagnetic waves, School of Science Walailak University in cooperation with Mr. Sato Community Enterprise, Phipun District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province with the support of the Science and Technology Park, Walailak University and the National Innovation Agency (NIA) led by Assist. Prof. Dr. Mudtorlep Nisoa conduct a research on the methods of extending the life of the dehydrated bitter beans to restore them in green and retains their flavour and scent by using the "Fresh Recovered Dryer", a low temperature air drying system. It helps in the processing to help extend the life of the fresh bitter beans to be stored for up to 6 months and preserve the important characteristics of the better beans. It can preserve the porosity of…

Research and Innovation        Walailak University, driving research that responds to national development strategies to create sustainable development through the drive mechanism under the 20-Year Strategic Plan (2018-2037). Walailak University focuses on "the country's leading complete research university" consisting of Research University, the perfect university (Comprehensive University) World Class University through the Center of Excellence mechanism, academic institutions, colleges, research institutes, and departments within the university. Support research that develops and promotes sustainable urbanization by focusing on the research that responds to safety in sustainable communities, including Applying knowledge or innovations that affect sustainable urban development and human settlements (Sustainable cities and human settlements), Research that focuses on the National Sustainable Development Strategy (National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS), Disaster Risk Reduction, and Sustainable transport.        …

Research & Innovation            To achieve the ambitions of dengue and Zika control and prevention in developing countries, we need a vibrant, technology-oriented, and dynamic workshop. We are part of chief scientists leading the GLOBE mosquito protocol and have been testing and implementing the GLOBE mosquito protocol in Thailand for over 15 years. Walailak University will provide challenges to community leaders, NGOs, and educators in developing countries where mosquitoes are primary vectors for several vector-borne diseases. We will use inquiry-based learning, a research-based approach, and a hands-on workshop that will stimulate and inspire everyone to practice. Understanding the actual impacts of climate change in mosquito-borne diseases is critical for purposes of sustainability and moving in the right direction.          Under the Center of…