On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., Prof. Dr. Dokrak Marod, Vice President for Research and Internationalization, and representatives from the International Affairs Division attended an online meeting via Webex with the executives of the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) for the Asian and Pacific (ASPAC). Participants included Dr. Su-San Chang, Director of FFTC; Dr. Tomonari Watanabe, Deputy Director of FFTC; Dr. Ray-Yu Yang, Food System Specialist, FFTC; Mr. Kyonwon Lee, Agricultural Economist, FFTC; and Mr. Ronald G. Mangubat, Information Officer, FFTC. The meeting was held in recognition of Prof. Dr. Dokrak Marod's recent assignment as Kasetsart University, Thailand's representative on the FFTC Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

Currently, there are a total of 12 committee members, representing various countries: 2 from the Philippines, 2 from Japan, 2 from the Republic of Korea (South Korea), 2 from Taiwan, 1 from Malaysia, 1 from Indonesia, 1 from Vietnam, and 1 from Thailand, represented by Prof. Dr. Dokrak Marod.

Before the meeting began, all participants introduced themselves. Then, Dr. Su-San Chang provided an overview of the FFTC, covering its history since its establishment in 1970, its mission, vision, achievements in 2024, and upcoming projects for 2025. Following the presentation, there was a Q&A session and an opportunity for suggestions before concluding with a group photo.