CAS Director Participating in A Cross-sectoral Dialogue on the SDGs at the Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2024

CAS Director Participating in A Cross-sectoral Dialogue on the SDGs at the Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2024

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PAK KRET, NONTHABURI, 25-28 November 2024 – Asst. Prof. Dr. Amonsak Sawusdee, Director of the Center for Academic Services at Walailak University, along with a delegation from the Ban Haadsomboon Blue Swimming Crab Bank, participated in the Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2024. The event, organized by the International Health Policy Program Foundation, took place at the Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani.The forum served as a platform for cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange, aiming to integrate sustainable development efforts at the local level. It also provided a neutral stage for stakeholders from various sectors to discuss key factors contributing to successful sustainable development, fostering policies that align with Thailand’s SDG goals.During the event, Director Amonsak engaged in discussions with Mrs. Jantima Chaibutdee, a representative from the Sarong Fabric Production Group in…
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CAS Director Attends Meeting for the Annual Progress Evaluation of the Thailand Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project (FIP)

CAS Director Attends Meeting for the Annual Progress Evaluation of the Thailand Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project (FIP)

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THA SALA, NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 15 February 2023 – Walailak University, represented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Amonsak Sawusdee, Director of the Center for Academic Services (CAS), participated in a Zoom meeting to discuss the 2022 Annual Evaluation of the Thailand Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project (FIP). The meeting brought together representatives from the Marine Resource Assessment Group (MRAG), the Thai Crab Product Group, the Thai Frozen Foods Association, the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Ubon Ratchathani University, and Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University.Key topics presented in the meeting included:The existence of strategies in reporting the stock status of blue swimming crabs in Surat Thani by using the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY)The implementation of measures for assessing blue swimming crab banks, releasing juveniles, and additional strategies…
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CAS Director Joins Panel Discussion at the Thailand Research Expo 2024

CAS Director Joins Panel Discussion at the Thailand Research Expo 2024

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August 29, 2024 – The Center for Academic Services at Walailak University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Amonsak Sawusdee, participated in a panel discussion titled "The Success and Pride of the Blue Swimming Crab Bank" during the "Thailand Research Expo 2024" at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre CentralWorld. The session featured academic experts and community network representatives sharing insights on the success and positive impact of the Blue Swimming Crab Bank project.Achievements of the Blue Swimming Crab Bank ProjectEconomic:Increased daily crab catch rates from 5 kilograms to 10-15 kilogramsCreated additional livelihoods, such as seafood processing, tourism integration, and online marketingSocial:Promoted community-level collaboration among local fishersUtilized the crab bank space for fostering unity and organizing public benefit activitiesEnvironmental:Increased the population of blue swimming crabs in natural habitatsRaised awareness about marine…
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CAS Director Attends Meeting on Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project

CAS Director Attends Meeting on Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project

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THA SALA, NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 21 March 2024 – In a significant step towards advancing sustainable fishing practices, Asst. Prof. Dr. Amonsak Sawusdee, Director of the Center for Academic Services (CAS), Walailak University, participated in an online meeting via Zoom focused on the Thailand Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project (FIP). Organized to foster collaboration among key stakeholders, the meeting aimed to align strategies for sustainable fishing practices that meet international standards, specifically targeting the improvement of Thailand's blue swimming crab fisheries.Attendees included representatives from the Marine Resource Assessment Group (MRAG), the Thai Crab Product Group, the Thai Frozen Foods Association, the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Ubon Ratchathani University, and Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University. Together, they assessed the progress and set future directions to ensure…
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