Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), Prince of Songkla University (PSU), and King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) co-hosted the MFU x PSU x KMUTT Bootcamp from 4-6 March 2026 at Wanasom Resort, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai.
Executives and researchers from the three institutions gathered to promote collaboration in research and innovation, integrate interdisciplinary expertise, and build a shared research network among the participating universities.
During the programme, participants toured several of MFU's research and innovation facilities, including the Cosmetic Maker Space and Cosmetic Lab, the Food Innopolis, the Herbal Processing Plant, the Herbal Medicine Production Facility, and the MFU Cosmetic Pilot Plant. The group also visited the Mekong Basin Civilization Museum, which presents the cultural heritage and historical development of the Mekong region.
The opening ceremony was held on 4 March at the Wanasawan Meeting Room, led by Prof.r Dr. Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Vice President of Mae Fah Luang University, together with Dr. Kanyawim Kirtikara, Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation of KMUTT, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laemthong Chuenchom, Director of the Research and Development Office of PSU. University executives from all three institutions shared their visions for future collaboration, followed by a special lecture on Thailand’s research and innovation funding system under the Thailand Science, Research and Innovation (TSRI) Fund. The session was delivered by Mr. Ekapong Musikacharoen, Director of Division of Research and Innovation Funding Management 3 at the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).
The bootcamp featured a wide range of activities, including a special lecture on "Research Question Development and Project Proposal Writing," small-group workshops where researchers from the three universities collaborated to develop research proposals under the guidance of expert mentors, and a final presentation session. During this session, participants presented their concept proposals to a panel of specialists, receiving feedback to further refine their projects before the programme concluded.
