From 1–3 November 2026, Assistant Professor Dr. Siriporn Praesri, Acting Vice Dean of the College of Management, University of Phayao, together with Dr. Wasaporn Tanprasert, Lecturer in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program, participated in a Site Visit activity under the project entitled “Capacity Development Program for Area-Based Research Managers, Year 3 (ABC Academy III).”
The program was organized by the Office of Accelerating Research and Innovation for Competitiveness and Area Development (Public Organization) (ARCO), through the Program Management Unit on Area-Based Development (PMU A), in collaboration with the University of Phayao. Professor Dr. Samer Thanoi, Vice President for Research and Innovation of the University of Phayao, serves as the principal coordinator of the ABC Academy program.
The activity took place from 1–3 November 2026 in Chiang Rai and Phayao Provinces, focusing on field visits, knowledge exchange, and lessons learned from successful area-based research projects. These projects demonstrate how research knowledge and findings can be effectively applied to create practical benefits and drive tangible, positive changes in local communities and targeted areas.