On Friday, May 12, 2023, from 13:00 to 16:00, the Office of School of Languages and General Education, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vitaya Aphorn, organized a meeting involving relevant parties to gather ideas for the implementation of the “Community History Study Project of Kruengching for Sustainable Community Development.” The meeting took place at the Kruengching Subdistrict Administrative Organization building in Nopphitam District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Participants included the head of the Kruengching Subdistrict Administrative Organization, the president of the tie-dye cloth group, the owner of the Jang Lon Tourism Site, members of the Khao Leum Tourism Promotion Group, fruit buyers, local durian farmers, tourism operators, community-based researchers, and students from Walailak University, totaling 18 individuals.

The meeting began with a welcoming address from Mr. Jarin Janchum, the head of the Kruengching Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Subsequently, opinions and recommendations were gathered from the participants regarding the overall project, including its strengths, weaknesses, the future operational framework, and the communication channels for research.

It should be noted that the “Community History Study Project of Kruengching for Sustainable Community Development” is a research project supported by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). Walailak University conducted research in the Kruengching Subdistrict, Nopphitam District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The research team consisted of faculty members from the School of Languages and General Education, the School of Informatics, and the School of Management, in collaboration with the Center for Excellence in Women and Social Security, as well as community-based researchers. The project was carried out from April 2566 to April 2024.