On 18 June 2026, the Academic Service Committee of the Faculty of Fisheries Technology and Aquatic Resources, Maejo University, organized a training workshop on “Giant Freshwater Prawn Culture” at the Pracharat Community Pavilion, Ban Nong Lom, Village No. 5, San Mahaphon Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province. The activity was conducted under the project on developing fisheries learning bases and integrated aquatic animal production innovations, with a total of 20 participants attending the training.
The activity was led by Associate Professor Dr. Jongkol Promya and Dr. Khajornkiat Srinualsom, faculty members, together with the Academic Service Committee members, Ms. Nattakarn Mukdajaturapuk and Mr. Winai Karaket, who served as trainers providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice to the participants.
In addition, fourth-year students from the Faculty of Fisheries Technology and Aquatic Resources, Mr. Chayathorn Chuaychan and Mr. Phathit Chomngern, actively supported the implementation of the activity and contributed to knowledge transfer within the community, enhancing their practical learning experience alongside academic service.
The objective of this training was to extend fisheries knowledge and establish guidelines for sustainable development of fisheries practices in Ban San Mahaphon community. The program aims to generate income, enhance local capacity, and support community members in becoming entrepreneurs in alignment with the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) model.
On this occasion, the Academic Service Committee also conducted a field visit to monitor the progress of a catfish farming activity run by the local fisheries group. The team further visited an organic agriculture initiative at the Integrated Organic Agriculture Community Enterprise Group of Ban San Pu Loei, Mae Taeng Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province. During the visit, they provided consultation and jointly planned further development of fisheries knowledge to strengthen the capacity of local farmers.
These activities are part of an ongoing initiative under the sustainable community strengthening project, aiming to improve livelihoods and establish robust community-based fisheries learning networks in the future.