{"id":15636,"date":"2026-03-18T16:16:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?p=15636"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:17:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T04:17:41","slug":"walailak-agricultural-expo-2026-launches-with-agrinext-theme-showcasing-innovations-to-transform-the-future-of-thai-farming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?p=15636&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 Launches with &#8220;AgriNext&#8221; Theme, Showcasing Innovations to Transform the Future of Thai Farming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">NAKHON SI THAMMARAT<span class=\"\"> \u2013 Walailak University,<\/span><span class=\"\"> in collaboration with public and private sectors,<\/span><span class=\"\"> officially inaugurated the &#8220;Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026.<\/span><span class=\"\">&#8221; Held from March 14\u201323,<\/span><span class=\"\"> 2026,<\/span><span class=\"\"> the event centers on the theme <\/span>&#8220;AgriNext: Advancing Agriculture through Innovation,&#8221;<span class=\"\"> aiming to transfer cutting-edge technology and research to the community to reduce costs,<\/span><span class=\"\"> add value,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and drive the sustainable growth of Southern Thailand&#8217;s grassroots economy on a global scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-15636 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15639'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/652277322_3394890974008623_3657107284316470156_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" 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1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15638'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/652199735_3394892564008464_3552460741371704687_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/652199735_3394892564008464_3552460741371704687_n-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/652199735_3394892564008464_3552460741371704687_n-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><span class=\"\">The grand opening took place on March 14,<\/span><span class=\"\"> 2026,<\/span><span class=\"\"> at 3:<\/span><span class=\"\">00 PM at the Next Gen Building\u2019s multi-purpose plaza.<\/span><span class=\"\"> The ceremony was presided over by <\/span>Mr. Ekachai Sunthorn<span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\"> Vice Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.<\/span> Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong<span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\"> President of Walailak University,<\/span><span class=\"\"> delivered the welcoming remarks,<\/span><span class=\"\"> while <\/span>Associate Professor Dr. Mullika Jaroensutasinee<span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\"> Vice President for Science and Technology,<\/span><span class=\"\"> presented the event report.<\/span><span class=\"\"> The ceremony was attended by <\/span>Associate Professor Dr. Worawan Panpipat<span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\"> Dean of the School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry,<\/span><span class=\"\"> along with university executives,<\/span><span class=\"\"> faculty,<\/span><span class=\"\"> students,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and a large number of distinguished guests and local farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651290637_1448960237269011_6124293111664421374_n-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15640\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651290637_1448960237269011_6124293111664421374_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" width=\"1477\" height=\"1108\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrong\u00a0thanyawong<span class=\"\"> stated that Walailak University is committed to generating knowledge that keeps pace with the changing world.<\/span><span class=\"\"> The &#8220;AgriNext&#8221; concept reflects a dedication to driving &#8220;Future Agriculture&#8221; by integrating science and technology with local wisdom,<\/span><span class=\"\"> focusing on Precision Agriculture,<\/span><span class=\"\"> Smart Farming,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and Sustainable Agriculture to increase productivity and ensure stable income for farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653706323_3394893434008377_2922360089927792966_n-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15641\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653706323_3394893434008377_2922360089927792966_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653706323_3394893434008377_2922360089927792966_n-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653706323_3394893434008377_2922360089927792966_n-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Mr. Ekachai Sunthorn<span class=\"\"> added that in an era of high production costs and climate volatility,<\/span><span class=\"\"> &#8220;Innovation&#8221; is not just an option but the key to efficiency.<\/span><span class=\"\"> This expo serves as a vital platform connecting university expertise to real-world applications,<\/span><span class=\"\"> strengthening the economy of Nakhon Si Thammarat.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-15636 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15642'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1508\" height=\"983\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/652901258_26562697216656910_7476331229560764940_n-2-e1773825081255.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15643'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653705879_3394897530674634_718034196941603368_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653705879_3394897530674634_718034196941603368_n-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653705879_3394897530674634_718034196941603368_n-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15644'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653706821_3394897534007967_602878143246061820_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653706821_3394897534007967_602878143246061820_n-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/653706821_3394897534007967_602878143246061820_n-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><span class=\"\">To ensure a seamless experience,<\/span><span class=\"\"> the Division of <\/span>\u00a0Correspondence\u00a0 and General Affairs <span class=\"\">\u00a0played a pivotal role in providing premium hospitality.<\/span><span class=\"\"> They curated a selection of refreshments that blended local identity with modern presentation,<\/span><span class=\"\"> ensuring professional service and hygiene for all distinguished guests and executives throughout the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-15636 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15646'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/S__278044677_0-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15647'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/S__278044681_0-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15645'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/S__278044676_0-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Opening Ceremony of Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026 AgriNext\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><b data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Information provided by:<\/b> Division of Correspondence and General Affairs, Walailak University, March 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAKHON SI THAMMARAT \u2013 Walailak University, in collaboration with public and private sectors, officially inaugurated the &#8220;Walailak Agricultural Expo 2026.&#8221; Held from March 14\u201323, 2026, the event centers on the theme &#8220;AgriNext: Advancing 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