Bangkok, Thailand
22-24 April 2025
Workshop on “Numerical Simulation of Tropical Storms and Storm Surge AND Coastal Communities Vulnerability and Resilience under Climate Change in Thailand”
From April 22 to 24, 2025, Arikawa Lab joined with Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), GISTDA (Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency, Thailand), and Prince of Songkla University (Thailand) to hold a joint workshop at the GISTDA Training Center in Bangkok. The workshop had two primary objectives:
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Knowledge transfer – to provide Thai researchers and scientists with fundamental instruction and hands-on exercises in numerical simulation of tropical storms, storm surge, and waves.
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Network building – to establish a collaborative research network in coastal studies, bringing together scientists, experts, and stakeholders to explore future joint research opportunities.
Hands-on Sessions (April 22–23)
– Attendees: 28 participants from government agencies, private companies, and universities (including students)
– Opening Remarks: Asst. Prof. Ekkamol Vannametee (Chulalongkorn University)
– Introduction & Lectures: Prof. Taro Arikawa (Chuo University)
– Practical Hands-on: Mr. Krittin Klaimee and Mr. Prinyaset Patanukom (Chulalongkorn University, teaching assistants), Mr. Tomoki Shirai (Chuo University, PhD candidate, lead instructor), Mr. Tatsumi Harada and Mr. Fuuki Ogawa (Chuo University, master's students, teaching assistants)
Researcher Discussion (April 24)
– A roundtable among government and academic researchers covered challenges facing Thailand’s coastal areas and explored potential avenues for future collaboration.
We extend our sincere thanks to all participants and partner institutions for their contributions to a successful and productive workshop.
For more information, please visit:
• Chulalongkorn University: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/
• GISTDA: https://www.gistda.or.th/home.php?lang=EN
• Prince of Songkla University: https://www.psu.ac.th/en/?page=home