BCA Strengthens Partnerships to Drive Pride Supply Thailand, Promoting the Creative Economy and Equal Business Opportunities.

 

On 5 November 2026, Assistant Professor Dr. Tanyatip Kharuhayothin, Dean of the School of Business and Communication Arts (BCA), University of Phayao, together with faculty members and researchers, participated in a network meeting for the “Pride Supply Thailand: Creative & Inclusive SME Ecosystem” project. The meeting brought together representatives from external partner organizations and was held both onsite at the School of Business and Communication Arts, University of Phayao, and online via Zoom. The meeting provided a platform for exchanging ideas and jointly establishing operational guidelines, highlighting the collaboration between BCA personnel and partner networks in advancing a creative economy founded on diversity and equality.

 

The project is funded by the SME Promotion Fund of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), with the School of Business and Communication Arts, University of Phayao, serving as the lead implementing institution in collaboration with its partner network. The project is driven by Dr. Piyaphong Supanyo, Associate Dean for Research Innovation and Network Development, BCA. Its primary objectives are to enhance the capabilities of LGBTQ+ SME entrepreneurs, promote equal economic opportunities, and strengthen business networks in the tourism and product sectors across all five regions of Thailand.

 

During the meeting, Dr. Ruthaiphat Phimolsri, Project Leader, presented the project details and implementation plan. Participants also exchanged views on organizing the Pride Supply Lab, covering training curricula, participant recruitment, speaker arrangements, and venue preparation in each region. Discussions also addressed the planning of Pride Product & Pride Showcase activities and the establishment of selection criteria for entrepreneurs to participate in capacity-building initiatives and expand their business opportunities. These efforts form part of a broader initiative to build an inclusive business ecosystem that embraces diversity and supports sustainable growth.