On April 27, 2023, the College of Population Studies at Chulalongkorn University, in conjunction with the Thai Population Association and the Institute for Population and Social Research at Mahidol University, organized the 2023 National Population Conference. The conference was honored by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wiraporn Pothisiri, President of the Thai Population Association, who gave an opening speech. Professor Sergei Scherbov from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria, also gave a speech on the topic of “Mortality and Prospective Longevity in Thailand” at the Mandarin Bangkok Hotel, Bangkok, under the Foundation of Professor Dr. Wisit Prachuapmoh.
During the academic conference, Emeritus Professor Apichat Chamratrithirong participated as an advisor to the association, and Prof. Dr. Patama Vapattanawong was a speaker in the academic discussion on the topic of “How to make Thai people live long and healthy.” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bhubate Samutachak, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aree Jampaklay, Director of the Institute for Population and Social Research, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sutthida Chuanwan moderated and judged the articles.
Moreover, students from the institute participated in presenting their articles and received outstanding article awards as follows:
From the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Population and Social Research (Thai Program):
- Mr. Phongsak Sakhunthaksin | Topic: Family conflicts and suicidal behavior among youths: a case study of high school students in Bangkok (Won the best article award)
From the Master of Arts in Population and Social Research (Thai Program):
- Mr. Tanavit Wongwaiyingcharoen| Topic: Factors Affecting Thai Teenagers’ Alcohol Drinking until they Feel Intoxicated
- Mr. Attakorn Somwaeng| Topic: General Health Knowledge of People with Diversity sex (Won Outstanding Article Award)
- Mr. Pichanon Choosaeng| Topic: Difference in Gender Prejudice between Men and Women toward Gay Men
- Ms. Thanaporn Kirdkaew| Topic: Injustice to obtain a state welfare card for low-income elderly: a case study of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province (Won Outstanding Article Award)
- Ms. Putsorn Mingtaisong| Topic: Adjustment of Filipino teachers working in Thailand.
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