Memorandum of Understanding for Academic Cooperation Signing Ceremony at ALS Laboratory Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd.On February 14, 2023, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasitorn Suwanthep, the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, signed a memorandum of understanding on academic cooperation with ALS Laboratory Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd., on behalf of the Acting President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. The signing ceremony was attended by Asst. Prof. Dr. Saowalak Thepsuriwong, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance, Asst. Prof. Dr. Passanan Asavaraks, the Assistant Dean for Research, and curriculum instructors, Dr. Itthisak Jirapornwaree and Dr. Paphamon Seeprasert, as well as Ms. Puttha Kaewsrijai, the education service provider. Representatives from ALS Laboratory Group, including Ms. Yupaporn Chanpleng, the Assistant General Manager for Environmental Quality Monitoring Business division, Ms. Suchitra Imurai, the Senior Sales and Customer Service Manager, Dr. Chalida Neawbubpha, the Environmental Quality Monitoring Manager, Mr. Chaiyaphat Klansupha from the Human Resources Division, and Ms. Anong Prayoon, an Economic-Social researcher, were also present at the signing ceremony.The objective of the memorandum of cooperation is to establish a framework for creating and developing environmental social science expertise, as well as building an academic network for research and services in the field of environmental social sciences. The signing ceremony was conducted in a friendly and positive atmosphere. Both parties discussed ways to advance the project outlined in the memorandum of cooperation. Additionally, the company led a team of lecturers and staff to visit their state-of-the-art food laboratory and environmental facilities, as well as other company locations.
