Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress
Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Research and Development
2-3 June 2015
IMPACT Forum, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Organized by the Interdisciplinary Committee for Research and Development
The Royal Society of Thailand
General Information
H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is a well-respected and well-known scholar who
specializes in various disciplines and still continues to pursue Her life-long learning to enhance
her knowledge and skills in sustainable integrated development. Her intelligence, therefore, has
served as a solid base for Her subsequent involvement in numerous successful community
development activities for the benefits of the country.
The Interdisciplinary Network of the Royal Society of Thailand was established in 2004 with
an aim to serve as an effective channel to coordinate research and development among academic
scholars, both domestically and internationally, leading to successful cooperation under the
interdisciplinary approach. On the 31st of May 2007, by Her grace and awareness of the importance
of interdisciplinary work, H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has adopted the
Interdisciplinary Network of the Royal Institute under Her Royal Patronage.
On the Auspicious Occasion of Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 5th Cycle
Birthday Anniversary, the 2nd of April 2015, the Interdisciplinary Committee for Research and
Development, The Royal Society of Thailand is hosting an international academic congress
under the theme of “Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Research and Development” to
celebrate H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on the 2nd
of April 2015 and honor Her lifelong achievements.
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress
Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Research and Development
The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress, the first International Congress in
interdisciplinary approach in Thailand, will be hosted by the Interdisciplinary Committee for
Research and Development of the Royal Society of Thailand from the 2nd to 3rd of June 2015 at
the IMPACT Forum, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Objectives
1. To celebrate on the Auspicious Occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, the 2nd of April 2015.
2. To pay tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s lifelong
achievements in various academic, research and development areas.
3. To promote public awareness on the interdisciplinary approach.
4. To promote the establishment among local and international academicians and researchers.
Theme
Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Research and Development.
Topics of Interest
Interdisciplinary activities are activities that involve interactions among two or more
disciplines. The interdisciplinary approach is more than ever required either directly or indirectly
to meet global challenges and development. The topics of interest in the Congress are the following
9 disciplines:
- Science Technology and Logistics
Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman
(Charmmonman@gmail.com)
- Science, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment
Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Piamsak Menasavet;
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wongchan Wongkaew; and
Dr. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon
- Law and Law Enforcement
Coordinators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Puntip Sirivunnabood; and
Prof. Dr. Pathaichit Eagjariyakorn
- Economics, Politics and Government Administration
Coordinators: H.E. Ambassador Kamthorn Sithtichoti;
Gen. Dr. Kittisak Ratanaprasert; and
Prof. Dr. Potchanat Samermit
- Education and Humanity for Human Development
Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Piyanart Bunnag;
Assoc. Prof. Penpan Jarernporn; and
Dr. Porntip Andhivarothai
- Health Science
Coordinators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pleumchitt Rojanapanthu; and
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korbthum Sathirakul
- Invention and Innovation
Coordinators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pleumchitt Rojanapanthu; and
Mr. Verasak Maiwatana
- Humanitarian Land Mine Actions
Coordinators: General Dr. Vasu Chanarat; and
Dr. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon
- ASEAN Art Therapy: Interdisciplinary Approach
Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Lertsiri Bovornkitti
Symposia:
1. Apitherapy, Bee Products, and Apicultural Science
Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Chen Lihong;
Prof. Dr. Kunsuk Woo; and
Asst. Prof. Dr. Orawan Duangphakdee
2. Climate Change
Coordinator: Dr. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon
Contact Persons
Academic Chairman: Prof. Dr. Siriwat Wongsiri
Committee Member of the Academy of Science
The Royal Society of Thailand
Email: siriwat.w@chula.ac.th
Secretary:
Assoc. Prof. Sayam Aroonsrimorakot
Secretariat Staff: Dr. Kornkanok Sarapirom
Dr. Sukanya Sereenonchai
Dr. Benjamin Shulte
Mr. Clifford Smart
Mr. Awin Ananbanchachai
Email Address:
inrit2015@gmail.com
sayamthai88@gmail.com
For More Information
Please visit www.inrit-2015.com
CALL FOR PAPERS
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress
Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Research and Development
The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress, the first International Congress in the
interdisciplinary approach in Thailand, will be organized by the Interdisciplinary Committee for
Research and Development of the Royal Society of Thailand, from 2 to 3 June 2015 at the
IMPACT Forum, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Thailand.
Abstract and Paper Details
Abstracts and papers must include in the main body of the document a title, names and
affiliations of all authors. We also require a postal address, telephone number and email address
for at least one contact author. The font must be Times New Roman. Only the title must be in 24
pts. font and centered. The names and affiliations of all authors (including the details of the contact
author) must be in 12 pts. font and centered. The rest of the text must be in 12 pts. and justified in
two columns. Follow the below link for an example:
http://www.elearningAP.com/eLAP2010/formatofpaper.htm
Abstracts and Papers should state clearly:
(1) The main objectives of the paper.
(2) The key issues, “conversations” and/or literature that the paper will address or draw upon, as
well as disciplines
(3) The nature of any data, case-study material, reviews of literature, etc.
(4) What has been found from analysis of data, etc.
(5) The intended/actual contributions of the paper to knowledge and practice in the field of
Interdisciplinary Research and Development.
Abstracts and Papers should be submitted
By e-mail attachment to:
Assoc. Prof. Sayam Aroonsrimorakot
Dr. Sukanya Sereenonchai
Dr. Kornkanok Sarapirom
Dr. Benjamin Shulte
Mr. Awin Ananbanchachai
E-mail: inrit2015@gmail.com, sayamthai88@gmail.com
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 April 2015
Notification of Acceptance: 6 May 2015
Final Full Paper Due: 30 May 2015
(not more than 3,000 words or about 5 pages.)
Publication of Papers
1) Abstracts of all accepted papers will be published either in the e-form or printed form.
2) Selected papers will be included in the Proceedings of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Congress Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Research and Development to be published
by the Interdisciplinary Network of the Royal Society of Thailand (Application for ISSN is in
process).
3) If the author wishes, a page charge may be paid to have the paper published in either the Regular
Issue or the Special Issue (only one and not both) of the International Journal of the Computer,
the Internet and Management (IJCIM), ISSN 0858-7027, which can be found in
www.ijcim.th.org, with Impact Factor 5.49 from Index Copernicus Journal Master List and is
listed in the database of Thai-Journal Citation Index.
For More Information
Please visit www.inrit-2015.com
In addition, emails may be sent to:
Academic Chairman of the Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr. Siriwat Wongsiri
Email: siriwat.w@chula.ac.th
Secretary:
Assoc. Prof. Sayam Aroonsrimorakot
Secretariat Staff: Dr. Kornkanok Sarapirom
Dr. Sukanya Sereenonchai
Dr. Benjamin Shulte
Mr. Clifford Smart
Mr. Awin Ananbanchachai
Email Address
inrit2015@gmail.com
sayamthai88@gmail.com
Schedule of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress
Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Research and Development
Tuesday 2 June 2015
08:00 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 10:00 Introductory Speech on "The Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of Her
Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 5th Cycle Birthday
Anniversary, 2nd April 2015" delivered by H.E. M.L. Panadda Disakul,
Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
10:00 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Honorary Panel on "H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Works on
Interdisciplinary Approach" by:
Prof. Dr. Vishnu Krua-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister;
Prof. Dr. Khunying Sumontha Prombun;
Prof. Dr. Alfred Leidig (Hohenheim University, Germany);
Prof. Dr. Piyanart Bunnag; and
Moderator: H.E. Ambassador Kamthorn Sithtichoti
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 Speech on "ASEAN Education in the Next Decade" by:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seri Wongmontha: and
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Siriwat Wongsiri
14:00 - 15:30 Break and Prepare for the Arrival of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
15:30 - 16:00 Opening Ceremony by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and tour the
Exhibition
16:00 - 17:00 Keynote Speech on "Interdisciplinary Approach in ASEAN Development" by
H.E. Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Former ASEAN Secretary-General
17:00 - 17:30 Speech on "When to Start Education for a Child: Interdisciplinary Approach" by
Prof. Sripasit Boonvisut, M.D.
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome Reception hosted by the Royal Society of Thailand
Wednesday 3 June 2015
08:00 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 10:00 Keynote Speech on “Interdisciplinary Approach: EU & ASEAN Academic
Collaboration” by Prof. Dr. B.M. Rode and Prof. Dr. M. Koch
10:00 - 10:30 Break
All participants proceed to the auditorium for their selected topics
10:30 - 12:00 Parallel Sessions (Please refer to Second Announcement for details)
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:30 Sessions (continued)/Symposia
14:30 - 15:00 Break
15:00 - 16:00 Sessions (continued)/Symposia
16:00 - 17:00 Closing Ceremony and Presentation of Prizes for the Best Articles