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FST CMU Students Win Honorable Mention at Craft Idea 6: AI EMPOWERS CHANGE

21 August 2026
Faculty of Agro-Industry
The Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, proudly congratulates **“Proactive Strategy”, a team of fourth-year students from the Food Science and Technology (FST) Program, on their outstanding achievement in the Craft Idea 6: AI EMPOWERS CHANGE — TRANSFORM TOGETHER competition, held under the **ETDA Local Digital Coach (ELDC) project.

The team demonstrated exceptional creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to real-world challenges, advancing from more than 118 participating teams to become one of the 12 finalists at the national level in the Business Pitching competition.

The team subsequently received an Honorable Mention Award, along with a cash prize of THB 5,000, recognizing their innovative ideas and impressive presentation.

### Team Members

*Jindaporn Buaphat— Student ID 651310016
*Puttiporn Tochan — Student ID 651310081
*Lalita Boonnaromit — Student ID 651310095
*Ratchanon Wattanarudee — Student ID 651310094

Advisor

Assistant Professor Dr. Wisuwat Wannamakok

This achievement reflects the students’ creativity, innovative thinking, AI application skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong teamwork. Their journey from 118 teams to the Top 12 national finalists and ultimately an Honorable Mention Award is a remarkable accomplishment and a source of pride for FST CMU.

The Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, extends its heartfelt congratulations to all team members and their advisor. May this achievement serve as an important stepping stone toward further developing their knowledge, skills, and experiences as future Food Innovators and young entrepreneurs.

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