On 9 November 2026, Dr. Ruthaipat Phimonsri, Lecturer in the Tourism and Hospitality Management Program, and Ms. Rinnrada Thepla-or, Academic Officer, from the School of Business and Communication Arts (BCA), University of Phayao, attended the 1st Miyawaki International Conference in Thailand, held at Wat Rai Chern Tawan in Chiang Rai Province.

 

The conference was officially opened by Mr. Chucheep Phongchai, Governor of Chiang Rai Province, and attended by academics and distinguished experts from Thailand and abroad.

 

The conference aimed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise on restoring degraded forests through the Miyawaki Method, an approach to forest creation that promotes biodiversity and sustainable ecosystem development. The event also provided BCA staff with an opportunity to learn about natural resource conservation approaches and practices from internationally recognized experts.