On the 14th January, 2020, JSPS Bangkok Office organized a JSPS guidance seminar at Suratthani Rajabhat University (SRU). This is the first time to hold a guidance seminar in the University. Prof. Dr. Porphant Ouyyanont, President of JAAT（JSPS Alumni Association of Thailand）helped us holding this seminar, and Professor Dr. Chutima Sacchanand, a member of SRU council also supported the event.
Some 50 researchers attended this seminar. We could feel that they have strong interest in JSPS’s international programs.

The seminar was opened with welcome address by Asst. Prof. Dr. Wattana Rattanapro, Acting President.
In his speech, He said that he wanted the researchers to enhance their working profession, practical potential, and teaching and learning management skills through the international collaboration.

At the beginning of the seminar, Prof. Yamashita, Director of JSPS Bangkok office, expressed his gratitude for holding the seminar.
In the presentation, Mr. Tomiyama, Deputy Director, introduced JSPS’s outline followed by the introduction of various international programs by Ms. Usui and Mr. Hamabata, International Program Associates.

Afterwards, Prof. Dr. Porphant Ouyyanont gave a speech about his research experience for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship.
He told the attendee to improve their own skills in the research field, and he also put emphasis on the importance of collaboration-network with researchers all over the world.