Maejo University, in collaboration with National Pingtung University of Science and Technology and with support from the Agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation and Thailand’s Land Development Department, organized “The 8th i-RESEAT 2026: International Conference on Sustainable Soil and Water Conservation and Rural Development” from 8–10 May 2026 at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.
The conference brought together researchers and participants from five countries. Research presentations were categorized into:
• 71 oral presentations
• 36 poster presentations
Associate Professor Dr. Weerapon Thongma, President of Maejo University, led a delegation of university executives, faculty members, and students to participate in the conference and present their research on the international stage.
Faculty members and students from the International College, Maejo University, presented three research papers:
•“Sustainable Wellness Tourism Development: Marketing Strategies and Behavioral Intentions in Zen Dance Tourism, Taiwan”
•“Transforming Agro-tourism through Strategic Marketing: Insights from Pae Pa Ha Village, Chiang Mai, Thailand”
•“Edu-Tourism and Economic Growth: Integrating Tourism and International Student Mobility in Thailand’s Development Strategy (2018–2024)”
Participation in this international conference reflects Maejo University’s strong research potential and international academic collaboration in promoting sustainable development on a global scale.