Surat Thani Tourism Dialogue: Co-creating the Next Chapter of a Sustainable Tourism City

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Surat Thani Tourism Dialogue: Co-creating the Next Chapter of a Sustainable Tourism City
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Surat Thani Tourism Dialogue: Co-creating the Next Chapter of a Sustainable Tourism City

“Surat Next Chapter: A New Era of Sustainable Tourism and Service City” — A collaborative forum bringing together government, businesses, communities, and researchers.

The International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, invites the public to join the dialogue “Transforming Surat Thani Through Tourism: The New Era of Tourism and Service Business” under the theme “Surat Next Chapter: A New Era of Sustainable Tourism and Service City”. This event aims to create a shared platform where citizens, communities, businesses, and researchers collaboratively design the future of Surat Thani as a sustainable tourism destination.

Date Monday, April 27, 2026
Time 18:00 – 21:30
Venue Sunny Market
Event Type Public Dialogue Forum

Exploring the Future of Tourism and Service Industry

This dialogue focuses on key issues related to urban development, tourism transformation, and the evolving service industry in Surat Thani. Topics include city strategy, community transformation, workforce potential in tourism and services, and research-driven solutions that can genuinely support urban and business development.

Participants will explore perspectives such as how local residents perceive their tourism city, future directions of sustainable tourism, urban transformation from Ban Don old town to Tapi River, and the evolving potential of tourism and service professionals.

Event Schedule

Time Program
18:00 – 18:15 Opening remarks by university executives and the Dean of IST
18:15 – 21:15 Dialogue Session: Transforming Surat Thani through Tourism
  • Local perspectives on tourism development
  • Strategic direction for sustainable tourism city
  • Urban transformation and community-based tourism
  • Future potential of tourism and service careers
  • From city problems to research solutions
21:15 – 21:30 Closing session

Speakers, Facilitators and Moderator

Speakers

  1. Deputy President of Surat Thani Provincial Administrative Organization
  2. Deputy Mayor of Surat Thani City Municipality
  3. Tourism Marketing Officer, Tourism Authority of Thailand (Surat Thani Office)
  4. Mr. Kitti Milam-iang, Surat Thani Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports
  5. Mr. Chatchawat Mora, YEC Vice President, Surat Thani Chamber of Commerce
  6. Assistant Professor Dr. Nara Pongpanich, Director of the Research and Development Institute, Suratthani Rajabhat University

Facilitators

  • Ms. Maneeporn Sittisuthi
  • Dr. Jeerati Poon-iad

Moderator

  • Mr. Ratchanon Keeratopasawat
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