Kasetsart University Partners With Krabi on Andaman Research Hub
Kasetsart University and Krabi Province agreed to collaborate on developing an Andaman research hub focused on agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and tourism through integrated knowledge and community-based projects.
Kasetsart University management, led by Acting Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kongsak Thientharm, held discussions with Somsak Kittitharakul, chairman of the Krabi Provincial Administration Organization, at the Ratchasila Conference Room at Krabi Provincial Hall. The meeting was called to establish collaboration guidelines on education delivery, public land utilization in Thung Khuan Yao, Huai Yung subdistrict, Nueaklong District, and concrete development of the Andaman coastal area.
Thientharm outlined the university's KU Syntegration concept, which integrates knowledge and work across all disciplines to create added value and results. The approach emphasizes collaboration with the province, private sector, and communities for tangible area development, while applying research findings to real community needs for sustainable development. This supports lifelong learning and skill development programs for people of all ages.
The meeting brought together representatives from government agencies, educational institutions, and local government organizations to exchange ideas and establish guidelines for balanced development in economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The focus is on applying university knowledge, technology, and innovation to area development, with plans to sign a memorandum of understanding between Kasetsart University, Krabi Province, and the Krabi Provincial Administration Organization.
Following the meeting, university executives visited the Andaman Regional Research and Academic Service Center to discuss strategies for promoting education, research, and academic services supporting the region's strategic sectors: agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and tourism. This represents a significant step in integrating cooperation between educational institutions and government agencies to enhance the Andaman coastal zone's capacity, drive area-based development, create added value, improve residents' quality of life, and strengthen long-term coastal sustainability.
