The 22Nd Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board Members and Council of Advisors

The 22nd Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board Members and Council of Advisors

th 30 day of November 2018

Guangxi University Nanning City, Guangxi, China

China

Organized by

GMSARN Secretariat c/o: Asian Institute of Technology P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Tel: (66 2) 524 6537 E-mail: [email protected] The 22nd Joint Meeting of the Board and Council of Advisors Hosted by GXU Guangxi, China Program of Activities (Tentative) 30th November 2018

The 22nd JOINT MEETING OF THE GMSARN BOARD AND COUNCIL OF ADVISORS

Nanning City, Guangxi Province, China 28-30 November 2018

DATE TIME PERIOD MAIN ACTIVITY REMARKS Wednesday Afternoon Arrival of some GMSARN Board Members, and Council of Airport Transfer from Nanning Wuxu International Airport to Hotel Nov 28, 2018 Advisors arranged by GMSARN

18.30 – 20.30 hrs Reception dinner for all GMSARN delegations Hosted by GMSARN at Ramada Encore Nanning City Center Thursday 08.30 – 12.00 hrs Parallel Sessions of the Grand GMSARN International Ramada Encore Nanning City Center Nov 29, 2018 Conference 2018

12.00 – 13.00 hrs Lunch for all GMSARN delegations Organized by GMSARN

Afternoon Arrival of remaining GMSARN Board Members, and Council Airport Transfer from Nanning Wuxu International Airport to Hotel of Advisors delegations arranged by GMSARN

13.00 – 17.00 hrs Half-day field Trip in Nanning (Optional) Organized by GMSARN

18.00 – 20.30 hrs Dinner at Ganjiajie Lemon Duck Restaurant for all GMSARN Hosted by GMSARN delegations Friday 09.00 – 12.00 hrs Conference Sessions of the Grand GMSARN International Ramada Encore Nanning City Center Nov 30, 2018 Conference 2018 & Closing ceremony

12.00 – 13.00 hrs Lunch Ramada Encore Nanning City Center

13.00 – 14.00 hrs Travel to Guangxi University Bus Transfer arranged by GXU

14.00 – 16.30 hrs 22nd Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board and Hosted by GMSARN and GXU Council of Advisors & Campus Tour at Guangxi University

17.30 – 20.00 hrs Welcome Dinner for all GMSARN Board Members hosted by GXU Saturday Morning Departure of all GMSARN delegations Airport Transfer from Hotel to Nanning Wuxu International Airport Dec 1, 2018 arranged by GMSARN

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Tentative: Itinerary for half-day trip on 29 November 2018

13.00 hour: Pick up GMSARN Group at Ramada Encore Hotel Nanning 14.00 hour: Arrive Yiling Cave or Gan Palace 18.00 hour: Dinner at Ganjiajie Lemon Duck Restaurant 20.30 hour: Go back to the Hotel

Introduction of Yiling Cave Yiling Cave, named after Yiling Village, is also called Gan Palace, which means a fantastic palace-like cave in local Zhuang language. Located in the hillside of Liangman Mountain, Yiling Cave is a typical karst cave which formed from a subterranean river course due to the rising of the earthcrust. For millions upon millions of years’ dissolution, in Yiling Cave, stalactites are densely distributed in thousands of postures. The whole cave is like a conch in shape, 45 meters deep and covers 24 000 square meters. It can be divided into three layers with twists and turns, and rocks with countless changes. The whole scenic area of Yiling Cave is a karst landform and a wonderland with graceful peaks standing in great numbers. It is said that in Southern Song Dynasty (1127- 1224), a Taoist priest made pills of immortality and cultivated vital energy here and passed away sitting in the cave. Later, people named the cave as Wangxian Cave (literally Watching Immortal Cave) and built a Xianshan Temple on the hill top. In 1963, the famous modern scholar and poet Guo Moruo once visited Yiling Cave and indited a poet praising the scenic area and comparing it to Guilin. Opened to the public in 1975, Yiling Cave is not only a popular destination for hundreds of thousands of people each year, but also a selection for many a governmental activity, like Guangxi International Folk Songs Festival, Chinese Golden Eagle Awards.

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Agenda

1 Welcome and Invitees Paper 1

2 Turnover of Chairmanship from HUST to GXU Paper 2

3 Minutes of the 21st Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board Members and Paper 3 Council of Advisors 4 Matters Arising

4.1 GMSARN Financial Report 2018 Paper 4.1 5 Report of GMSARN Secretary General

5.1 Report on GMSARN International Conference 2018 Paper 5.1

6 Proposal for GMSARN Future Activities

6.1 GMSARN International Conference 2019 Paper 6.1 7 Other Matters

7.1 GMSARN International Journal Paper 7.1 7.2 GMSARN International Journal in SCOPUS Database Paper 7.2 7.3 GMSARN International Journal in Web of Science Paper 7.3 7.4 GMSARN and CSC Scholarships Paper 7.4 7.5 Potential of New Associate Associate Members Paper 7.5 8 Date and Venue of the 23rd Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board Members Paper 8 and Council of Advisers

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Paper 1

Welcome and Invitees

1.1 GMSARN Board Members, Associate Members and Representatives along with Council of Advisors

1 Dr. Eden Y Woon President Asian Institute of Technology 2 Prof. Fan Zuojun Vice President Guangxi University 3 Mr. Linhsamouth Vilayvong Deputy Head, Faculty of Engineering National University of Laos 4 Zhang Bing Director, Division of Overseas Cooperation Kunming University of Science and Technology 5 Dr. Chey Chan Oeurn Director, Graduate School of Science Royal University of Phnom Penh 6 Dr. Sokneang IN Director for International cooperation Institute of Technology of Cambodia 7 Prof. Dr. Zaw Htet Aung Head, Department of Petroleum Engineering Yangon Technological University 8 Asst. Prof. Dr. Acharawan Topark- Assistant to the President for International Collaboration Ngarm Khon Kaen University 9 Dr. Oranuch Puangsuk Assistant to the President for International Education Ubon Ratchathani University 10 Dr. Theerath Piriyapalin Vice President Nakhon Phanom University 11 Prof. Dr. Siriwan Suebnukarn, D.D.S. Vice Rector for Research Thammasat University 12 Ms. Doan Thi Thu Trang Director, International Cooperation Office Hanoi University of Science and Technology 13 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Kim Phung Director for External Relations Office Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology 14 Asst. Prof. Dr. Panomkhawn Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs and Quality Development, Riyamongkol Faculty of Engineering, Naresuan University

1.2 Apologies 1 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai President Triratanasirichai Khon Kaen University 2 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gasinee Rector Witoonchart Thammasat University 3 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nongnnit President Teerawatanasuk Ubon Ratchathani University 4 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suchart Yammen Dean, Faculty of Engineering Naresuan University 5 Asst. Prof. Dr. Phatthanaphong Acting President Wanchanthuek Nakhon Phanom University 7 Prof. Dr. Mai Thanh Phong Rector Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology 8 Assoc. Prof. Hoang Minh Son President Hanoi University of Science Technology

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9 Dr. OM Romny Director General Institute of Technology of Cambodia 10 Dr. Chet Chealy Rector Royal University of Phnom Penh 11 Dr. Myint Thein Rector Yangon Technological University 12 Prof. Dr. Wang Xueqin President Kunming University of Science and Technology 13 Prof. Somsy Gnophanxay President National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus 14 Prof. Zhao Yueyu President Guangxi University 15 Mr. Yang Wei Director, Office of International Cooperation & Exchange, Yunnan University

1.3 Invitees 1 Prof. Emeritus Dr. Sahas Bunditkul Chairman of Executive Committee Asian Institute of Technology 2 Asst. Prof. Buarong Chitralada Technology Institute Lewchalermwongse 3 Asst. Prof. Dr. Yanyong Inmuong Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Mahasarakham University

1.4 Observers 1 Dr. Anuman Chanthawong Dean, Management Sciences Faculty Suratthani Rajabhat University 2 Dr. Kewalin Angkananon Vice Dean of Graduate School Suratthani Rajabhat University

1.5 GXU Co-host Organizer 1 Mr. Li Jiajun Director, International Exchange Department Guangxi University 2 Ms. Wei Yubing Foreign Affairs Office, International Exchange Department, Guangxi University

1.6 GMSARN Secretariat 1 Prof. Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul, CFA GMSARN Secretary General Asian Institute of Technology 2 Dr. Jirawadee Polprasert GMSARN Program Director Naresuan University 3 Ms. Watcharathorn Chantinmathorn GMSARN Program Assistant Asian Institute of Technology

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Paper 2

Turnover of Chairmanship from HUST to GXU

2.1 Turnover of Chairmanship

GMSARN Chairmanship was handed over from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (2017-2018) to Guangxi University (2018-2019).

2.2 Past GMSARN Chairmanship

Joint Meeting of Board Members Date Host Venue Chairperson and Council of Advisers No. 9th May 4th, TU Lampang, Thailand Prof. Dr. Surapon Nitikraipot 2006 Rector, Thammasat University 10th December 8th, YTU Yangon, Myanamar Prof. Mya Mya Oo 2006 Rector, Yangon Technological University 11th December 14th, AIT Pattaya, Thailand Prof. Said Irandoust 2007 President, Asian Institute of Technology 12th November YU Kunming, China Prof. He Tianchun 14th, 2008 President, Yunnan University 13th November HUT Ha Long City, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Giang 27th, 2009 Vietnam President, Hanoi University of Technology 14th November NUOL Luang Prabang, Assoc. Prof. Soukkongseng Saignaleuth 17th, 2010 Laos President, National University of Laos 15th March 28th, KKU Nong Khai, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Triratanasirachai 2012 & Thailand President, Khon Kaen University UBU Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nongnit Teerawatanasuk President, Ubon Ratchathani University 16th December 19th, ITC Siem Reap, Dr. Om Romny 2012 Cambodia Director General, Institute of Technology of Cambodia 17th December 20th, YTU Mandalay, Dr. Aye Myint 2013 Myanmar Rector, Yangon Technological University & Mandalay Technological University 18th November HCMUT Ho Chi Minh City, Prof. Vu Dinh Thanh 14th, 2014 Vietnam Rector, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology 19th December 18th, RUPP Phnom Penh, Dr. Chet Chealy, 2015 Cambodia Rector, Royal University of Phnom Penh 20th November KUST Yunnan, China Prof. Peng Jinhui 18th, 2016 President, Kunming University of Science and Technology 21st November HUST Danang, Vietnam Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son 30th, 2017 President, Hanoi University of Science and Technology 22nd November GXU Guangxi, China Prof. Zhao Yueyu 30th, 2018 President, Guangxi University

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Paper 3

Minutes of the 21st Joint Meeting of GMSARN Board Members and Council of Advisors

21st Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board and Council of Advisors 30th November 2018 Danang, Vietnam

GM21.01 Welcome and apologies

Master of Ceremony and Chair, Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, GMSARN Secretary General, Asian Institute of Technology called the meeting to open at 1:30 pm on Friday, 30th November 2017 welcomed all the Board Members, Council of Advisors and Delegates at Muong Thanh Danang Hotel, Danang, Vietnam.

GM21.01.01 Introduction of the 21st Board Meeting

Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul informed that the meeting of the Board Members and Council of Advisors was hosted by Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) and gave a brief introduction of the procedures of the 21st Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board and Council of Advisors. He informed that this meeting was to be followed by the 12th GMSARN International Conference 2017 on “Energy Connectivity, Environment, and Development in GMS”.

GM21.01.02 GMSARN Board Members, Associate Members and Representatives along with Council of Advisors

Members of GMSARN institution were represented by Rectors, Vice Rectors, President and Vice Presidents and authorized representatives of the respective institutions. All the delegates introduced themselves and the Chair mentioned the absent members.

1 Dr. JI Hongjiang Deputy Director, Division of International Cooperation Kunming University of Science and Technology 2 Dr. Tieng Siteng Representative Royal University of Phnom Penh 3 Dr. Thavarith Chunhieng Deputy Director General for Cooperation and Research Institute of Technology of Cambodia 4 Prof. Dr. Sounthone Phommasone Vice President National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus 5 Mr. Yang Wei Director for International Cooperation and Exchange Yunnan University 6 Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai President Asian Institute of Technology 7 Dr. Myint Thien Rector Yangon Technological University

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8 Asst. Prof. Dr. Weerapat Sessomboon Associate Dean for Research Graduate Study and Industrial Liaison, Khon Kaen University 9 Dr. Sirintip Boonmee Vice President for Personnel Administration and International Relations Ubon Ratchathani University 10 Asst. Prof. Dr. Sangkom Pumipuntu Acting President Nakhon Phanom University 11 Prof. Dr. Pramuan Tapchaisri Vice Rector for Research Thammasat University 12 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Quyet Thang Vice President Hanoi University of Science and Technology 13 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Danh Thao Director for External Relations Office Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology 14 Dr. Kumpon Subsomboon Vice Dean for Administration, Faculty of Engineering Naresuan University

GM21.01.03 Invitee

1 Prof. Emeritus Dr. Sahas Bunditkul Chairman of Executive Committee Asian Institute of Technology

GM21.01.04 Apologies

1 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai President Triratanasirichai Khon Kaen University 2 Prof. Peng Jinhui President Kunming University of Science and Technology 3 Dr. Chet Chealy Rector Royal University of Phnom Penh 4 Dr. Om Romny Rector Institute of Technology of Cambodia 5 Prof. Dr. Somsy Gnophanxay President National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus 6 Dr. Huang Liyun Director for International Exchange Department Guangxi University

GM21.01.05 GMSARN Secretariats

1 Prof. Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul GMSARN Secretary General Asian Institute of Technology 2 Dr. Jirawadee Polprasert GMSARN Program Coordinator Asian Institute of Technology 3 Ms. Watcharathorn Chantinmathorn GMSARN Program Assistant Asian Institute of Technology

GM21.02 Turnover of Chairmanship from HUST to GXU

Prof. Dr. Weerakorn requested Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Quyet Thang, Vice President, HUST to give his remarks before turning over the chairmanship to

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GXU. He assured the meeting that he will maintain links and look for an opportunity to return the kindness of all in the near future.

GMSARN Chairmanship was handed over from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (2017-2018) to Guangxi University (2018-2019).

(The handover of the flag to the New Chairman-Representative)

Following his remarks, Prof. Weerakorn invited Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Quyet Thang, Vice President HUST to chair the meeting and address to the meeting. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Quyet Thang welcomed all participants to Danang. He thanked Prof. Weerakorn, Secretary General of GMSARN, and GMSARN Secretariat for all support and effort in making this meeting happen. He also thanked KUST who hosted the 20th Joint Meeting of GMSARN Board Members and Council of Advisors in Kunming, China. He welcomed all members of GMSARN Board Members and wished all members a successful meeting and a present stay in Danang.

(After that Prof. Weerakorn asked everybody to introduce himself to the meeting.)

Prof. Weerakorn informed the meeting of the past meetings of Board Members and Council of Advisors, from 2006 to 2017, as follows: Joint Mtg. Year Host Venue Chairperson no. 9th May 2006 TU Lampang, Thailand Prof. Dr. Surapon Nitikraipot 10th December 2006 YTU Yangon, Myanmar Prof. Mya Mya Oo 11th December 2007 AIT Pattaya, Thailand Prof. Said Irandoust 12th November 2008 YU Kunming , China Prof. He Tianchun 13th November 2009 HUT Halong City, Vietnam Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Giang 14th November 2010 NUOL Luang Prabang, Laos Assoc. Prof. Soukkongseng Saignaleuth 15th March 2012 KKU&UBU Nong Khai, Thailand Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Triratanasirachai & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nongnit Teerawatanasuk 16th December 2012 ITC Siem Reap, Cambodia Dr. Om Romny 17th December 2013 YTU & MTU Mandalay, Myanmar Dr. Aye Myint 18th November 2014 HCMUT Ho Chi Minh City, Prof. Vu Dinh Thanh Vietnam 19th December 2015 RUPP Phnom Penh, Dr. Phal Des Cambodia 20th November 2016 KUST Kunming, China Prof. Peng Jinhui 21st November 2017 HUST Danang, Vietnam

GM21.03 Confirmation of Minutes of the 21st Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board Members and Council of Advisors

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(Prof. Weerakorn requested everyone for a group photo.)

GM21.04 Matters Arising

GM21.04.01 GMSARN Financial Report 2017

Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul presented the Financial Report of GMSARN. He pointed out that the income that was brought forward from the year 2016 was 1,390,385.50 Baht. Additional income included the income from membership fees of 2017, interest as of December 2016 and June 2017, and income from GMSARN Conference 2016 overhead. The expenditure for GMSARN Secretariat was 360,000 Baht, thus the closing balance was 1,211,922.97 Baht. The Board approved the financial report of GMSARN without any objections.

The Chairman also informed the meeting that he had an inspiration that GMSARN would grow more in the amount of budget, so that it would be enough to be transferred to GMSARN Foundation, and thus would allow more activities to be conducted.

GM21.05 Report of GMSARN Secretary General

GM21.05.01 Report on GMSARN International Conference 2017

Prof. Weerakorn reported to the meeting that the 12th Greater Mekhong Subregion Academic and Research Network (GMSARN) International Conference 2017 on “Energy Connectivity, Environment, and Development in GMS” was organized on 28-30 November 2017, at Muong Thanh Danang Hotel, Danang City, Vietnam. The Conference was chaired by Prof. Worsak Kanok- Nukulchai, President of AIT, and co-chair by Assoc. Prof. Hoang Minh Son, President of HUST.

The number of papers presented at the Conference was 70, 36 were in the energy filed, 20 in the field of Sustainable Development, 14 in the field of Environment. Among these, 1 paper each from China and Denmark each and 3 papers from Vietnam, 2 papers from Japan, and 63 papers from Thailand.

GM21.06 Proposal for GMSARN Future Activities

GM21.06.01 GMSARN International Conference 2018

Prof. Weerakorn informed that the next meeting was planned to be in Nanning, Guangxi, China, possibly in the last week of November 2018. Director of GXU has kindly agreed to co-host the 22nd Board meeting and the Grand GMSARN International Conference 2018.

Prof. Weerakorn also gave the meeting a summary of the past GMSARN International Conference since 2006, and that he planned to upload the

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proceedings of all the Conferences on GMSARN website. There were a few comments from the meeting on the decreased number of papers presented at the meeting, which Prof. Weerakorn informed that this could have been caused by the time constraint, especially in 2014, where there were 2 conferences in the same year. The Chair expressed his hope that the situation would be better next year, since there would be enough time for preparation and promotion of the Conference. Further comment was on the quality of papers presented at the Conference, and the suggestion was that there should be a selection committee for the purpose, so that papers are up to standards, and can be published in the International Forum.

Another issue raised at the meeting concerned with country-wise distribution of papers presented at the Conference which was not well- balanced. All Board Members of GMSARN should try to encourage their staff, students, and colleagues to attend and present their papers at this Conference. In addition, the Board Member would like to see more activities of GMSARN, rather than only the Conference. Other activities suggested by the Board Members were collaboration in the form of joint research, faculty/student exchange program, joint workshop etc.

The meeting also discussed on the possibility and ways for GMSARN Conference to improve its management and to be expanded to wider participants. Some good suggestions were: waiving participation fees for participants from certain countries, such as CLMV, consideration for a member fee and non-member fee, as well as student fees. The Conference should be announced well in advance, so that it would be possible for academia to start preparing their papers, and enough time for the selection committee to review the papers. The GMSARN Secretariat should have closer contact with the member institutions. It is important for GMSARN to renew the linkages with the funding organizations, such as ADB, other linkages are the ASEAN, and Mekhong Institution. In addition, working towards translating research work into action should be the best-selling point of GMSARN. Aside from going to GMSARN website, improving of contact channels should be considered, to encourage people outside of GMS countries to get involved.

The Member of the Board also suggested that for the next Conference the secretariat should try the best to publicize the event, not only send the email to the Board Member, but also send to all the networks, academics, and to individual universities. Another important factor for improvement of GMSARN Conference was the topic of the Conference. The meeting had the opinion that if the topic is limited to certain field, it would be difficult to attract many participants. Conference topic should cover wider areas, such as sustainable development, regional cooperation, which will certainly attract more participants to participate in the Conference. In addition, the meeting suggested that people from outside of GMSARN countries, for example, Japan, Korea, should also be invited.

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The meeting also advised that GMSARN Conference should be made more visible and regarded as a brand in this region. One way to improve as suggested is to widen the topic areas, including making the title of conference to be more general, make better publicity of the Conference well beforehand. Citation of the papers is also very important for academic promotion in many countries. Therefore, the secretariat needs to make sure of the quality of the papers of the Conference.

The Chairman agreed to the comments and advised that GMSARN would make the best use of those useful comments.

Prof. Weerakorn thanked for all comments and suggestions, and informed the meeting that he has been in contact with USAID who has shown interested in supporting the lower Mekong countries. He also expressed his agreement with areas proposed; on water, energy, agriculture, natural resources, which should be brought in. Website is another issue which needs more investment in order to have more visibility in terms of activities and others. His response for the quota for CLMV was that there had already been such provision in place.

He also informed the meeting that promotion of more activities among members, was evident by the MOU signing among network universities which was very encouraging. For the sustainability of GMSARN, he expressed that he was confident that it will be sustainable. He also encouraged the member institutions to continue having dialogue, with GMSARN as a platform for the meeting.

GM21.07 Other Matters

GM21.07.01 GMSARN International Journal

Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul informed the meeting that GMSARN Journal (ISSN 1905-9094) is a quarterly journal currently publishing four issues per year which is also uploaded on GMSARN website. Chief Editor of the journal is Prof. Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul (AIT). Associate editors are Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Ngoc Dieu (HCMUT) and Dr. Jirawadee Polprasert (NU). Currently, GMSARN Journal has completed 12 years of four volumes a year last December which is the basic requirement to be evaluated for impact factor assessments. There are three indexes that GMSARN Journal is looking at currently, WoS, Thomson Reuters, and Compendex.

The current status of impact factor assessment for GMSARN Journal is ready for TCI application, ASEAN Citation Index (ACI), and SCOPUS.

GM21.07.02 GMSARN New Coming as an Associate Member

Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul and current members discuss about the new coming member from Mahasarakham University (MSU), Mahasarakham, Thailand. Mahasarakham University emphasizes the improvement of educational opportunity and equity for all as one of the top government university in

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Thailand. A strong focus is placed upon research, innovation, partnership, and internationalization.

GM21.08 Date and Venue of 22nd Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board Members and Council of Advisers Tentatively, Guangxi, China is to be the venue for the next meeting. The date will be on 4th week of November 2018, and hosted by Guangxi University (GXU).

The meeting gave a loud applaud to everyone, especially the Chairman, for making this Board Meeting successful, and to the spirit of GMSARN.

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Paper 4.1

GMSARN Financial Report 2018

4.1.1 Financial Follow up

GMSARN Fund: 50 RC:501 Activity:00001 Current Period July 2018 Currency Thai Baht

Income Brought forward from 2017 1,211,922.97

Add Income Income from Membership fees 2018 129,042.40 Interest as of December2017 5,810.94 Interest as of June 2018 6,217.09 Income from GMSARN Conference 2017 overhead 40,000.00 Total of Income 181,070.43

Less Expenditure Total Expenditure (GMSARN Secretariat) 360,000.00

Less Fixed Assets Total Fixed Assets 0.00 Total of Expenditure and Fixed Assets 0.00

Closing Balance 1,032,993.40 Encumbrance 0.00 Fixed Assets Encumbrance 0.00 Total Encumbrance 0.00

Cash Available 1,032,993.40

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4.1.2 Income of GMSARN (Membership Fee of 2018)

Invoice Amount No. Organization Rate Status Date No. Dollar Baht 1 Khon Kaen University 918000 - 17,250.00 Paid/Money 9-Mar-2018 Transfer 2 Institute of Technology 918005 US$300 9,900 33.00 Paid/Money 26-Oct-2018 Cambodia Transfer 3 Nakhon Phanom 918003 - 17,250.00 Paid/Money 22-Nov-2018 University Transfer 4 Kunming University of 918008 US$500 - Science and Technology 5 Ho Chi Minh City 918013 US$300 University of Technology 6 Royal University of 918004 US$300 Phnom Penh 7 Thammasat University 918001 - 17,250.00 Paid/Money 15-Nov-2018 Transfer 8 Yangon Technological 918009 US$300 University 9 Ubon Ratchathani 918002 - 17,250.00 Paid/Money 21-Mar-2018 University Transfer 10 Yunnan University 918007 US$500 15,642.40 31.28 Paid/Money 23-Nov-2018 Transfer 11 Asian Institute of - 17,250.00 Internal Charge Technology 12 Hanoi University of 918012 US$300 Science and Technology 13 Guangxi University 918006 US$500

14 National University of 918011 US$300 Laos 15 Naresuan University 919210 - 17,250.00 Paid/Money 18-Apr-2018 Transfer Total 129,042.40

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Paper 5.1

Report on GMSARN International Conference 2018

The Grand Greater Mekong Subregion Academic and Research Network (GMSARN) International Conference 2018 on "Energy, Environment, and Development in GMS" is being commenced in Ramada Encore Hotel Nanning during 28th – 30th of November 2018. The Conference was chaired by Dr. Eden Y Woon, President of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). The conference was co-chaired by Prof. Zhao Yueyu, President of Guangxi University.

5.1.1 Distribution of Papers in the Conference

Conference Topics including the number of papers are as follows:

Participant Conference Thematic Areas Symbol Number Energy E 15 Development SD 18 Environment Env 10 Total 43

The country wise paper distribution is as follows:

Participant Country Number Denmark 1 Thailand 42 Total 43

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Paper 6.1

GMSARN International Conference 2019

The Grand Greater Mekong Subregion Academic and Research Network (GMSARN) International Conference 2019 is planned on last week of November 2019 at Luangprabang, Laos.

The conference’s aim is to initiate and stimulate international discussion on the various sustainable issues in the GMS, specifically in the areas of Green Energy, Environment, and Development.

6.1.1 Benefits of GMSARN International Conference 2019  There is an international audience of more than 100.  One would be able to learn from the leaders.  New ideas and problem solutions.  Power and green energy investment opportunities in GMS countries  Integration of socio economic problem solving  Several technical travel tour visits.

The rational of the conference is to initiate and stimulate international discussion and enhance research networking. The conference can be used as a platform on a regional (and then global) level and thus contribute as a tool for climate change adaptation and mitigation measures, to enhance sustainable development and solve trans-border issues related to energy and environment. The GMSARN International Conference is a multi disciplinary conference which is mainly a problem focused conference with respect to subject focus conferences one finds elsewhere. In this aspect GMSARN Conference is unique hosting a wide range of disciplines that would generate shared solutions to existing problems, regionally and globally.

6.1.2 Past GMSARN International Conferences (2006 – 2018) Number of Name of Conference Date Venue Participants Papers 1st GMSARN International December AITCC, Asian Institute Conference 2006 on Sustainable 6 – 7, of Technology, 33 Papers 50 Development: Issues and Prospects Pathumthani, Thailand for the Greater Mekong Subregion 2006

2nd GMSARN International December Conference 2007 on Sustainable Ambassador City Development: Challenges and 12 – 14, Jomtien Hotel, Pattaya, 74 Papers 140 Opportunities for the Greater 2007 Thailand Mekong Subregion

3rd GMSARN International November Uchoice Hotel, Conference 2008 on Sustainable 12 – 14, Kunming, Peoples 145 Papers 160 Development: Issues and Prospects Republic of China for Greater Mekong Subregion 2008

4th GMSARN International November ASEAN Ha Long 70 Papers 100 14 The 22nd Joint Meeting of the Board and Council of Advisors Hosted by GXU Guangxi, China 30th November 2018

Conference 2009 on Energy Security 25 – 27, Hotel, Ha Long City, and Climate Change: Problems and Vietnam 2009 Issues in Greater Mekong Subregion

5th GMSARN International Conference 2010 on Sustainable November The Grand Development and Climate Change: 17 – 19, Luang Prabang, 88 Papers 120 Challenges and Opportunity in 2010 Lao PDR Greater Mekong Subregion

th 6 GMSARN International March Grand Paradise Conference 2011 on Social-Energy- 28 -30, Nong Khai, 57 papers 80 Environmental Development: SEED towards Sustainability 2012 Thailand

7th GMSARN International December Prince D’Angkor Hotel Conference 2012 on Green Economy 19-21, & Spa, Siem Reap, 36 papers 85 with Energy, Environmental & Social 2012 Kingdom of Cambodia Responsibility”

8th GMSARN International December Conference 2013 on Green Growth in Sedona Hotel, 18-20, 78 papers 110 GMS: Energy, Environment, & Social Mandalay, Myanmar 2013 Issues

9th GMSARN International November Palace Hotel Saigon, Conference 2014 on Connectivity and 12-14, Ho Chi Min City, 45 papers 109 Sustainability in GMS: Energy, 2014 Vietnam Environmental and Social Issues

10th GMSARN International December Hotel Cambodia, Conference 2015 on Smart Energy, 16-18, Phnom Penh, 39 papers 100 Environment, and Community 2015 Cambodia Development in GMS

11th GMSARN International November Uchoice Hotel Conference 2016 on Innovative 16-18, Kunming, Yunnan, 66 Papers 120 Energy, Environment, and 2016 China Development in GMS

12th GMSARN International November Muong Thanh Danang Conference 2017 on Energy 28-30, Hotel, Danang, 70 Papers 120 Connectivity, Environment, and 2017 Vietnam Development in GMS

The Grand GMSARN International November Ramada Encore Hotel Conference 2018 on Energy, 28-30, Nanning, Guangxi, 43 Papers 120 Environment, and Development in 2018 China GMS

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6.1.3 Past Conference Programs of GMSARN International Conferences (2006 – 2018)

2006 2007 2008

2009 2010 2011

2012 2013 2014

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2015 2016 2017

2018

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Paper 7.1 GMSARN International Journal

The GMSARN International Journal is dedicated to advance knowledge in energy, environment, and sustainable development by the vigorous examination and analysis of theories and good practices along with encouraging innovations needed to establish a successful approach to solve an identified problem.

GMSARN Journal (ISSN 1905-9094) is a quarterly journal currently publishing four issues per year which is open-access through www.gmsarnjournal.com. Editor-in-Chief of the journal is Prof. Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul (AIT). Associate Editors are Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Ngoc Dieu (HCMUT) and Dr. Jirawadee Polprasert (NU).

GMSARN International Journal is in Thailand Citation Index (TCI) in May 4, 2016, ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) in December 2016, and finally SCOPUS database in November 5, 2017.

Volume 1, No. 1 June 2007 Volume 9, No. 1 March 2015 Volume 1, No. 2 December 2007 Volume 9, No. 2 June 2015

Volume 2, No. 1 March 2008 Volume 9, No. 3 September 2015

Volume 2, No. 2 June 2008 Volume 9, No. 4 December 2015

Volume 2, No. 3 September 2008 Volume 10, No. 1 March 2016

Volume 2, No. 4 December 2008 Volume 10, No. 2 June 2016

Volume 10, No. 3 September 2016 Volume 3, No. 1 March 2009 Volume 10, No. 4 December 2016 Volume 3, No. 2 June 2009 Volume 3, No. 3 September 2009 Volume 11, No. 1 March 2017 Volume 3, No. 4 December 2009 Volume 11, No. 2 June 2017 Volume 4, No. 1 March 2010 Volume 11, No. 3 September 2017 Volume 4, No. 2 June 2010 Volume 11, No. 4 December 2017 Volume 4, No. 3 September 2010 Volume 4, No. 4 December 2010 Volume 5, No. 1 March 2011 Volume 5, No. 2 June 2011 Volume 5, No. 3 September 2011 Volume 5, No. 4 December 2011

Volume 6,No. 1 March 2012

Volume 6,No. 2 June 2012

Volume 6,No. 3 September 2012 Volume 6, No. 4 December 2012 Volume 7,No. 1 March 2013 Volume 7,No. 2 June 2013 Volume 7,No. 3 September 2013

Volume 7,No. 4 December 2013

Volume 8,No. 1 March 2014 Volume 8,No. 2 June 2014 Volume 8,No. 3 September 2014 Volume 8,No. 4 December 2014

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7.1.1 Impact Factor Assessment for GMSARN Journal

Currently, GMSARN International Journal has completed 5 years of four volumes a year last December which is the basic requirement to be evaluated for impact factor assessments. There are four databases that GMSARN Journal is currently indexed.

(1) Thailand Citation Index (TCI), which was the first national citation centre in Thailand and also in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), founded in 2001. The experiences discussed involve the aims and missions of the TCI towards improving the quality and increasing the visibility of local and national research findings. The impacts of the TCI on the academic community are also described, together with the challenges faced in regard to its acceptability, especially by internationally oriented researchers. Various TCI activities to promote and disseminate national research findings are discussed, such as a quality assessment program for Thai journals indexed in TCI, awarding high-quality Thai journals, launching the Thai Journal Online (Thai-JO) system, and identification and comparison of local research performances using TCI and international databases as data sources. Finally, the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) database is introduced, as part of the preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in conjunction with the TCI and other national citation index databases, in order to enhance the dissemination and quality of ASEAN research profiles on an international platform.

(2) ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) is a central regional database which was designed and set up to index all the bibliographic records and the citations of all quality ASEAN research outputs appeared in the ASEAN scholarly journals. The member countries of the ACI are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Phillippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The ACI has the ACI Steering Board, which comprises 2 representatives nominated by the Ministry of Education from each member country, to set up policy and monitor the ACI performance and development. The Board will meet twice a year in each member country to share experiences, monitor the performance, and discuss further development of the ACI.

The Thai's Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC) has provided initial financial supported for the development and implementation of the ACI database system in 2 phases since 2011. The first phase (2011-2013) ended in 2013 and the second phase will cover 2014-2016.

(3) Google Scholar Citation

Google Scholar Citations provide a simple way for authors to keep track of citations to their articles. You can check who is citing your publications, graph citations over time, and compute several citation metrics. You can also make your profile public, so that it may appear in Google Scholar results when people search for your name, e.g., richard feynman.

Best of all, it's quick to set up and simple to maintain - even if you have written hundreds of articles, and even if your name is shared by several different scholars. You can add groups of related articles, not just one article at a time; and your citation metrics are computed and updated automatically as Google Scholar finds new citations to your work on the web. You can choose to have your list of

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articles updated automatically or review the updates yourself, or to manually update your articles at any time.

(4) Scopus Database

Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. Delivering a comprehensive overview of the world's research output in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities, Scopus features smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research.

Historical Depth

7.1.2 Abstracting and Indexing

Thailand Citation Index (TCI)

ASEAN Citation Index (ACI)

Google Scholar

SCOPUS

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7.1.3 GMSARN Journal Web Portal

GMSARN secretariat has registered and set up a GMSARN Journal web portal which is being hosted at Go Daddy Operating Company, LLC., USA. Please visit http://www.gmsarnjournal.com.

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Paper 7.2

GMSARN International Journal in SCOPUS Database

7.2.1 About SCOPUS

7.2.2 Mentoring Process (Local Boards meet with Editors for Title Submission to Scopus Database)

Chair of Local Board of Thailand: Prof. Dr. Narongrit Sombatsompop, TCI, KMUTT

Local Board: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Benjaporn Prapagdee, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

7.2.3 Time Period to be Reviewed in SCOPUS (4 Weeks)

Subject Chair: Prof. Peter Brimblecombe Suggested Date: 2 October 2017 Accepted Date: 5 November 2017

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Paper 7.3

GMSARN International Journal in Web of Science

7.2.1 About Web of Science

Web of Science (previously known as Web of Knowledge) is an online subscription-based scientific citation indexing service originally produced by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), now maintained by Clarivate Analytics (previously the Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters), that provides a comprehensive citation search. It gives access to multiple databases that reference cross-disciplinary research, which allows for in-depth exploration of specialized sub-fields within an academic or scientific discipline.

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Paper 7.4

GMSARN and CSC Scholarships

7.4.1 Loom Nam Khong Pijai (GMSARN Scholarships) The Loom Nam Khong Pijai Scholarships are granted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of HRH Princess Maha Chaksri Sirindhorn. It aims to assist human resource development in the six(6) GMS countries in any field of study related to the following four (4) thematic areas: 1. Infrastructure Development 2. Energy Technology 3. Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Development, and 4. Environmental Engineering and Management

The scholarship provides an opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds from all countries in Greater Mekong Sub-region to study and do research work together in the truly international environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia.

Eligibility Applicants must meet the following criteria:  Citizens of Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and China (Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces)  Graduated in related fields from an accredited institution  Have a good education record in a 4-year undergraduate degree program  Have a high proficiency in English as required by AIT  Applicants in Thailand can also take the AIT English Test administered by the AIT Language Center  From universities with QS Ranking within 1000 or better with cGPA 3.0 and above (or equivalent) or from other universities with cGPA 3.5 and above (or equivalent). Coverage Each Scholarship award covers tuition and registration fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT's residential campus, for the entire period of the 22-month Master Degree program.

Call for Nominations Note: Nominated applicants with a commitment from the nominees will be considered more favorably. Nominations from Department Heads or the Faculty Advisors of the prospective candidates are invited by filling up the Nomination Form and send by email to [email protected]

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7.4.2 China Scholarship Council Scholarships PR China Scholarships for Chinese Students: August 2019 Intake Admissions and Scholarships Selection Procedure under the MoU Between China Scholarship Council (CSC), Ministry Of Education, P.R.China and the Asian Institute Of Technology (AIT). Under the CSC-AIT Scholarship Program, CSC will offer annually 10 scholarships covering, as prescribed by the Chinese Central Government, pure tuition fee, registration fee and research fee, living stipend (health insurance included) and a return international airfare to China by the most economical route, as well as visa application fee. CSC and AIT will support the following areas of study with priority: Engineering, Technology, and Management.

Entry Criteria 1. Candidates will be citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application; 2. Candidates must not be currently working or studying abroad; 3. The awardees must return to China upon their completion of their studies and/or research; 4. Candidates are encouraged to obtain information about admission requirement and admission procedure directly from AIT. Doctoral candidates must receive a written confirmation from AIT that an AIT faculty member is available and willing to supervise them. 5. Candidates should be intending to pursue study/research in one of the priority academic areas identified by AIT and CSC. However, applicants to other study/research areas will also be considered. The academic areas are also subject to the availability of relevant programs of study at AIT. 6. Candidate should satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC by completing the CSC Application Form and the CSC Employer Reference Form at http://apply.csc.edu.cn/.

The Timetable for August 2019 1. By April 15, AIT will provide CSC its student’s online application link (https://admission.ait.ac.th/aoas/Applicant/FirstPage.aspx), a list of all required documents for application and keep CSC informed with the deadline for applications. 2. April 15-20, CSC will make an announcement to all relevant universities/institutes of China about this Program and present them the CSC eligible criteria for CSC Scholarship and the AIT application forms. 3. May 20 – May 25, all applicants submit their applications online and send the required documents to CSC. 4. By 31 May, CSC will send by post mail to AIT a list of applicants who meet the requirements together with their application documents; Hence AIT can receive all documents from CSC before the AIT deadline for application.

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5. By 25 June, AIT will go through all application documents and keep CSC informed with the final results by the end of May, together with the Offer Letter for all qualified applicants. 6. 1 July, CSC will help to deliver hard copies of AIT Offer letters to all the qualified applicants. 7. August, selected applicants by CSC and AIT should arrive at AIT for orientation and necessary procedures; for the doctoral applicants, they can also be enrolled in January’s semester. 8. July 28 - August 2, Arrival / Pre-registration. 9. August 04, Institute Wide Registration/ New Student’s Orientation. 10. August 08, Classes begin. 11. August 19, Last day for adding or dropping courses. 12. September 10, AIT will provide formal invoices for tuition fee and registration fee to CSC through the First Secretary (Education) of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand while the latter will remit all the corresponding tuition and registration fees to the bank account of AIT.

Duration The funding for each PHD program awardee will be up to 48 months. The funding for each Master degree program awardee will be up to 24 months.

Instructions In order to distinguish that the candidate is applying for admission with scholarship under the present Program, the application should be indicated by writing “CSC/AIT” AIT Admission Action Form and on page 1 of the Application for Admission form (Form 1). Further Inquiries For further enquiries on AIT Admissions Requirements and Procedures, applicant can visit the AIT Admissions website.

They may also contact the following address:

Admissions and Scholarships Unit Asian Institute of Technology P.O. Box 4, KlongLuang Pathumthani 12120 THAILAND (662) 524 5024, 31-33 [email protected]

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Paper 7.4

Potential of New GMSARN Associate Members

7.4.1 About Mahasarakham University (MSU) Mahasarakham University (MSU) is one of Thailand largest public university located at center-point of northeast Thailand close to Mekong neighboring countries. MSU‟s World Class quality has also recognized to a number of international organizations, including the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education, URAP, QS Asian University Ranking, SCImago Institutions Ranking (SIR) World Report, UI Green Metric World Universities Ranking, Webrometric, 4ICU Web Popularity Ranking, and Alexa Web Ranking. This success implies that in the near future, MSU will establish its an outstanding recognition on a national as well as well as in global scale The university is well recognized as an outstanding comprehensive education institution with 17 Faculties, 2 Collages, 1 Institute and 1 School, delivering 177 undergraduate and postgraduate courses ranging from Fine Art to Medicine while over 10,000 students enrolled each year including international students. The university has formulated the 20-year development direction (2017-2036) while, among other strategies, MSU aims to take a leading role in research and an innovative organization in Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS). MSU has long well established with active research, academic development collaboration and partnership actions with GMS universities, also including southern provinces of China. Involvement of the university in the „The Greater Mekong Subregion Academic and Research Network, GMSARN)‟ will definitely enable the MSU to take an advanced step in meeting the university long-term strategic goal. As a research-oriented learning institution, researchers at MSU are involved in studies of global significance. They emphasize interdisciplinary approaches drawing from the sciences, social sciences and humanities. MSU fully supports its research community to advance learning through the creative interaction of teaching and research of the highest quality. In particular, MSU works with local, regional, national and international members of the research community to promote and steward excellence in research (peer-reviewed, high caliber, with national and international recognition). Special emphasis is on interdisciplinary research with cooperation between different departments, programs, disciplines, centers and institutes and the involvement of students (both graduate and undergraduate) in research work and projects. MSU has also conducted several research projects each year with many of them have highly beneficial to local livelihood and could be up-scaling into the industrial demonstration. The “Industrial Research and Technology Capacity Development: IRTC”, MSU Science Park has been established since the year 2014 to assist several private entrepreneurs in enhancing their productivity, improving product quality and resolving

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problems. MSU also facilitate research development by establishing the administrative organization under the name of “Division of Research Facilitation and Dissemination” (https://webresearch.msu.ac.th/). This organization comprises of several working units to enhance MSU research capacities, including “University Industry Co-operation Center (UIC)” (https://spmsu.msu.ac.th/en/index.php); Excellence Center for Silk Innovation; MSU Intellectual Property Management Office (http://www.ipmo.msu.ac.th/). MSU urges to share our contribution of resources to the successful delivery of the GMSARN. Successfully joined to the network will be beneficial for our academic progression in the sustainable environment across GMS national borders.

7.4.2 About Chitralada Technology College (CDTC) Chitralada Technology College founded by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Chakri Sirindhorn the administration Chitralada School. The Royal College wishes to extend the opportunity of vocational education from vocational certificate level (vocational certificate) to higher education. The Siam Society Foundation. To Chitralada School Licensed by the Higher Education Commission to establish private higher education institutions. College Type on February 24, 2014 Until November 7, 2017, at the Cabinet meeting, the resolution was adopted. The Chitralada Institute of Technology, as proposed by the Ministry of Education. The essence of this bill is to merge Chitralada College of Technology and Chitralada School (Professional) together and become a Chitralada Institute of Technology. Has status Higher Education Institutions On Friday, April 27, 2018, at the 25th National Legislative Assembly meeting, the resolution was approved by the Chitralada Institute of Technology on the first agenda with 166 votes against. 5 votes abstained On Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the 35th National Legislative Assembly meeting, the Cabinet approved the draft of the Chitralada Institute of Technology Act, with the approval of 199 votes. Approved No Abstained 4 Votes Later on Monday August 13, 2061 has been adopted. The Chitralada Institute of Technology Act, BE 2561, which will come into effect for 90 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette on November 11, 2018 Chitralada Institute of Technology Two faculties are taught:

 Faculty of Industrial Technology  Bachelor's Degree Electronic Subjects  Bachelor's Degree Major power  Faculty of Business Administration  Bachelor of Business Administration

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 Bachelor of Business Administration computer business Department  Bachelor of Business Administration Food Business

7.4.3 Guidelines for Associate Membership to the Greater Mekong Subregion Academic and Research Network

Rationale The purpose of instituting Associate Membership to the GMSARN is to broaden the scope for cooperation and the level of joint activities between GMSARN and other relevant institutions and governmental agencies, within and beyond the GMS region.

Membership Criteria At the outset, membership is by invitation only, the basis of which, are as follows: 1. Associate members are not confined to university and academic institutions, and may be based outside the GMS subregion. 2. Associate members are actively involved in research and education, and share common academic and research interests with GMSARN. 3. Associate members have the technological capacity (such as internet connectivity, GIS) and expertise (in multimedia, e-learning, etc.) for overcoming disciplinary boundaries in order to link up the natural sciences with social sciences. 4. Associate members engaged in research activities have high degree of influence on public policy formulation. 5. To the extent possible, a balance of members from technically-oriented and socially- oriented disciplines will be maintained. 6. Associate members have the financial capability and resources to support the activities of GMSARN.

Terms of Reference As Associate Members to the GMSARN, each Associate Member (as a representative of his/her institution) will agree to adhere to the following stipulations: 1. Associate membership is a one-year term renewable every year. 2. Associate membership is on an institutional basis, not individual. 3. Associate members will participate in joint meetings of the GMSARN Board and Council of Advisors and will assist in carrying out committee work if needed. 4. Associate members will have voting privileges but may not sit on the Board. 5. Associate members will serve in the GMSARN research fellowship Screening Committee. 6. Associate members will actively promote the results of research. 7. Associate members pay annual GMSARN membership fees.

Potential GMSARN Associate Members 1. Mahasarakham University (MSU) 2. Chitralada Technology College (CDTC)

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Date and Venue of 23rd Joint Meeting of GMSARN Board Members and Council of Advisors

The 23rd Joint Meeting of the GMSARN Board and Council of Advisors will be held at Guilin, Guangxi Province, China tentative on Last week of November 2019 and hosted by National University of Laos, Lao PDR.

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8.1 Past GMSARN Joint Meetings of the GMSARN Board and Council of Advisors

Meeting Number Host Date Venus 9 TU May 4th, 2006 Lampang, Thailand 10 YTU December 8th, 2006 Yangon, Myanamar 11 AIT December 14th, 2007 Pattaya, Thailand 12 YU November 14th, 2008 Kunming, China 13 HUT November 27th, 2009 Ha Long City, Vietnam 14 NUOL November 17th, 2010 Luang Prabang, Laos 15 KKU & UBU March 28th, 2012 Nong Khai, Thailand 16 ITC December 19th, 2012 Siem Reap, Cambodia 17 YTU & MTU December 20th, 2013 Mandalay, Myanmar 18 HCMUT November 14th, 2014 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 19 RUPP November 18th, 2015 Phnom Penh, Cambodia 20 KUST November 18th, 2016 Yunnan, China 21 HUST November 30th, 2017 Danang, Vietnam 22 GXU November 30th, 2018 Guangxi, China