On November 16-17, 2023, the School of Public Health co-hosted the national academic conference "The 4th National Conference on Traditional Thai Medicine and Public Health Research: NC-TTM & PH-CON 2023" under the theme "100 Years of Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak Royal and Traditional Thai Medicine Towards Social Innovation" The event took place at the Crystal Hotel in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. The objectives of the conference were (1) to promote and support the presentation and dissemination of research and social health innovations to the public at both national and international levels, (2) to serve as a platform for exchanging knowledge among professors, researchers, academics, students, alumni, and personnel from public health-related organizations, and (3) to foster innovation and new ideas for development and appropriate application, enhancing the strength of the national and international research network. Additionally, (4) the conference aimed to establish a strong network in the fields of research and innovation.
In this event, Assistant Professor Dr. Somkid Juwa, Dean of the School of Public Health, Assistant Professor Dr. Anukul Manoton, Associate Dean for Strategy and Organizational Development, and Associate Professor Dr. Katekaew Seangpraw, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, along with the school staff, participated in and presented national research works in both oral and poster formats, both onsite and online.
The national research work presented in the form of oral presentations received two awards. The first award went to Miss Wannita Sukulwattana and her team for their presentation on the "Study of Bacterial Contamination of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan) in the Highland Areas of Phayao Province for Tea Production" in the Oral Presentation International category, achieving a good level. The second award was given to Mr. Pongsatorn Sila-ngern for the presentation on "A Case Study of Pruritic Rash" in the Oral Presentation (Online) category, earning a Very Good level
In the national poster presentation category, two awards were received. The first award went to Dr. Surangkana Chairinkam and her team for their presentation on "Lifestyles Related to Hygiene and Health Care Behavior with Indigenous Herbs: A Case Study of Ethnic Groups in Phayao Province" in the E-poster category, achieving a Very Good level. The second award was given to Mr. Supakarn Kaentao and his team for their presentation on "Knowledge and Behavior of Farmers in Managing Chemical Packaging Waste in Mueang Phayao District, Phayao Province" in the E-poster category, achieving a good level.
On this occasion, the School of Public Health, University of Phayao, has been selected to host the "5th National Conference on Traditional Thai Medicine and Public Health Research" in the future.