Siriraj Phalaphonphan Institute and Suan Dusit Poll Host Panel Discussion on Thai Higher Education's Role in National Development

The Siriraj Phalaphonphan Institute, in collaboration with Suan Dusit Poll, organized the SPI Impact Pathway Panel Discussion on "The Role of Thai Higher Education in National Development" on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the 5th floor conference room of the University Administration Building, Suan Dusit University.

The event took place at the 5th floor conference room, University Administration Building, Suan Dusit University, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Event Opening and Introduction

The event was officially opened by Associate Professor Dr. Phitak Chancharoen, President of Suan Dusit University. Dr. Kamonkanok Kiartsakdichai, a faculty member from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Arts Program in English and Korean for Cross-Cultural Communication), provided the introductory remarks for the SPI Impact Pathway Panel Discussion.

Distinguished Panel Participants

The panel discussion featured several distinguished experts and academics:

Government and Law Enforcement Representatives:

• Police Colonel Dr. Patchara Sinloyma, Advisor to the Faculty of Forensic Science, Royal Police Cadet Academy

• Mr. Pichaya Yaikaemsai, Director of Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

Academic Leaders:

• Associate Professor Dr. Chalawit Jiarajit, President of Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Campus

• Associate Professor Dr. Pornchanit Kaewnet, Vice President for Academic Affairs and International Relations, Suan Dusit University

• Associate Professor Dr. Thitinart Sukornkhet, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Dusit University

• Associate Professor Dr. Jiranuch Sopha, Assistant Dean, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Suan Dusit University

• Dr. Ngampawan Esmnouk, Assistant Dean, School of Law and Politics, Suan Dusit University

Industry and Research Experts:

• Ms. Attamaporn Amarapal, Executive Editor, Praew Magazine, Amarin Group

• Dr. Pornsarn Rojanapanich, Deputy Director, Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Public Organization), TINT

• Second Lieutenant Dr. Panrob Rachpongsa, Director of the Commercial Capability Development Office, International Institute for Trade and Development (Public Organization), ITD

• Dr. Naveed Anwar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CSI Bangkok

Event Conclusion

Following the panel discussion, Dr. Kamonkanok Kiartsakdichai and Dr. Siratham Udomthammanupap, Program Director of the Bachelor of Education Program in Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education, provided a comprehensive summary of the SPI Impact Pathway Panel Discussion on "The Role of Thai Higher Education in National Development."

The discussion focused on examining how Thai higher education institutions can contribute more effectively to the country's overall development goals and address contemporary challenges facing the nation.