The 10-Day AsiaBound Project’s UWS-Thailand Trip during 4-14 July 2014.

Australian Government:
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) (Funding Body)

Australian Embassy in Bangkok:
His Excellency Mr. James Wise, Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand
Watinee Kharnwong, Director, Australian Education International

UWS International:
Jenny Kline (International Mobility Manager)

UWS School of Social Sciences & Psychology:
Prof. Kevin Dunn (Dean)
Jacqueline Clements (School Manager)
Swapna Ajay, Angela Tanovic and Susan Veen (Professional Team)
Troy Priestland (Academic Innovation Unit)
Assoc. Prof. Robyn Bushell (Head, Tourism & Heritage Studies)
Dr. Irena Veljanova (Unit Coordinator, Interview Panel)
Dr. Zulfan Tadjoeddin (Interview Panel)
Dr. Russell Staiff (Academic Field Expert)
Dr. Poll Theerapappisit (Project Leader)

The 14 Successful Applicants/Students, UWS’s School of Social Sciences & Psychology:

Sadia Azizi
Jessica Boyle
Sabina Brown
Hillary Buckler
Maureen Flowers
Matthew Glassock
Nicole Henderson
Amelia Hage
Emma Hawley
Ashlei Hay
Melanie Laidlaw
Kristen McKenzie
Hannah Spalding
Dean Walker

Dr. Kid’s Team (Thai Culture Workshop):
Dr. Jarika Makkoch
Dr. Nontivich Tardavanitj
Dr. Kelwalin Dhanasarnsombut
Samattapon Witthawaskul
Porntip Watanathitikun
Volunteer Students from Chulalongkorn University

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration:
Pranee Satayaprakob, Director-General, Culture, Sports and Tourism Development
Suwaporn Chermrungsee, Deputy Director-General, Culture, Sports and Tourism Development
Tuangporn Supsakorn, Director of Tourism Division
Rapeepat Ketkosol, Chief of Tourism Development Sub-Division
Siriwan Pluemmak, Tourism Development Officer – Professional Level
Nouvo City Hotel (Accommodation)
Kimhor Tour Thailand (Transport)

Local Team (Assistants to the Project Leader):
Khanecha Chaisurin
Jatuporn Wisitchotiaungkoon
Sathapana Kittikul
Yuthasak Chatkaewnapanon
Jetiphat Piamchamratkul
Nannapat Eamcharoen
Thepachai Pancharoen
Auttawut Kaewsuttipon

Community-Based Tourism Coordinators (Homestays):
Surasit Donjaipraiwan (Baan Phamon, Chiang Mai)
Prommin Puangmala (Baan Mae Kampong, Chiang Mai)

Local Resource Persons in Bangkok:
Suwan Welployngam (Nang Lerng Community)
Saran Chaochaemchuen (Toxin-free Vegetable Garden, Bang Kae)
Thaweesak Warngchan (Kao San Chao Community, Klong Bangramad)
Somchai Kwangtongpanich (China Town Community)
Sirinee Urunanont (Charernchai Rehabilitation Group, Yaowarat, China Town)
Surapong Chudech (Ayuddhaya Local Wisdom & History Learning Centre)
Phasinee Yanotai (The 4th Generation of Baan Mowaan)

Local Resource Persons in Chiang Mai:
Roongroj Paimyossak (Owner, Art Hall of Sanpatong)
Somboon Dechying (Principal, Baan Raongkeelaek School)
Pissamai Thewapitak (Teacher, Baan Raongkeelaek School)
Boonchoy Tanu (Transport Services)

Photography:
Thammanoon Khosawat

Video Production:
Ritwisut Tangkasemsuk

…And Special Thanks to…

All The Communities We Visited
&
To All Other People Who Offered Their Warm Hospitality.

The AsiaBound Project 2014 Group Will Forever In Your Debt.