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KU Sriracha Partners with Three Organizations to Advance Sustainable Agriculture Innovation

KU Sriracha Strengthens Strategic Partnerships to Advance Sustainable Agricultural Innovation
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On November 10, 2026, the executive team of Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus, led by Dr. Warayost Lamaisie, Assistant to the President for Asset Management and Innovation for Area Based Mission Integration Sriracha Campus, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nattapon Chantarapanich, Dean of Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha, together with university executives, welcomed representatives from three strategic partner organizations for discussions on collaboration in technology, innovation, and modern agricultural development. The delegation also visited the Eastern Region Sustainable Agricultural Innovation Center in Bo Thong District, Chonburi Province, to learn about its progress and ongoing development.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration among academia, government agencies, and the private sector, with key areas of cooperation proposed by the three partner organizations as follows:

1. Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization) (GISTDA)

The discussion explored the feasibility of establishing a satellite Ground Station to facilitate access to and utilization of geospatial data. Potential applications include advancing digital agriculture, supporting research, and monitoring and managing the impacts of climate change, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha. The partnership also aims to promote the development of Thailand's domestic satellite technology ecosystem through local content development, strengthening the country's capabilities in space technology.

2. Civic Agrotech Co., Ltd.

Discussions focused on establishing a joint research station with the Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha to advance commercially oriented research on Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting (PFAL). The initiative aims to develop knowledge and innovations in controlled-environment crop production while establishing a learning and technology-transfer center for modern smart agriculture.

3. Ekarat Engineering Public Company Limited

The discussion centered on planning and managing electricity and energy systems at the Eastern Region Sustainable Agricultural Innovation Center. The parties also explored the potential integration of clean energy and advanced energy technologies to improve energy efficiency, minimize environmental impacts, and support the center's development as a model for sustainable agricultural innovation.

These three areas of collaboration mark another significant milestone for Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus in integrating expertise in engineering, space technology, smart agriculture, and clean energy. This interdisciplinary approach aims to establish an innovation ecosystem that connects research with practical applications, while creating opportunities for commercialization and adding value to Thailand's agricultural sector.

Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus remains committed to developing the Eastern Region Sustainable Agricultural Innovation Center into a model hub for learning, research, and innovation. The center aspires to help drive Thai agriculture forward in response to global changes while fostering long-term growth, resilience, and sustainability.

  13 November 2026
  Announcer :: Corporate Communication and International Affairs Subdivision