SSRU Scholars Join High-Level Forum to Propel Thai Sports to Global Standards

Kasetsart University, Bangkok — On April 8, 2026, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University (SSRU) took center stage in a high-profile academic seminar focused on the future of the national sports industry.

Dr. Pichet Kirdvichai from the College of Innovation and Management, SSRU, was invited as a distinguished keynote speaker. He provided expert analysis on the impacts and opportunities for elevating Thai sports to meet international benchmarks. Accompanying him was Dr.Ekarat Chaichotchuang, a faculty member specializing in Sports Management Innovation.

The forum served as a premier meeting point for Thailand’s most influential sports executives and experts, including:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supitr Samahito (OCA Executive Board Member - Southeast Asia)
• Assoc. Prof. M.L. Panasarn Hasdin (Senior Sports Expert)
• Mr. Somporn Chaibangyang (President of the Thailand Volleyball Association)
• Dr. Niwat Limsuknirun (Former Director-General of the Department of Physical Education)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Suksuwan (President of the Judo Association of Thailand)

The event, held at the Auditorium 306, Computer Service Center, Kasetsart University (Bangkhen), fostered deep collaboration between academia and top-tier administrators to create a sustainable roadmap for Thailand's athletic success on the world stage.