On 16 May 2025, delegates from the Chiang Rai Provincial Administrative Organization (Chiang Rai PAO), led by Ms. Athitathorn Wanchaithanawong, Chief Executive of the PAO, met with Asst. Prof. Dr. Matchima Naradisorn, President of Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), at Vanchai Sirichana Building (AD1), Mae Fah Luang University.
The objective of the meeting was to seek collaboration on the implementation of disaster response plans for Chiang Rai Province, including the development of the Provincial Disaster Operation and Support System (PDOSS).
During the meeting, MFU’s team of lecturers presented innovations and research projects, including Asst. Prof. Nattaphon Rangsaritvorakarn and Asst. Prof. Dr. Narat Hasachoo from the School of Management, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pruet Putjorn and Asst. Prof. Dr. Surapol Vorapatratorn from the School of Applied Digital Technology, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonyapat Shatpattananunt from the School of Nursing.
The team presented the Disaster Management Information System developed by the university, which includes a flood risk map for Chiang Rai, evacuation center data, evacuation routes, and healthcare facility locations. This system can be effectively applied in systematic disaster management. Additionally, the Center for the Study, Research, and Operations to Mitigate Forest Fire and Haze Problems in Thailand and the Region at MFU presented a project focused on addressing the issue of PM2.5 pollution.
This meeting marked an important step toward integrating academic knowledge with practical disaster prevention and mitigation efforts. It aims to enhance preparedness for potential disasters in Chiang Rai Province, especially flood and PM2.5 air pollution: two persistent threats that significantly impact the local communities.
