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CMU Faculty of Social Sciences Joins International Expert Meeting in Beijing to Advance Cooperation on Satellite Data and Geoinformatics

4 November 2026
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Chiang Mai University, represented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Watinee Thavorntam, a lecturer in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, participated as Thailand’s expert representative in the Second Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on Data Sharing Services Platform (DSSP) Phase II Upgrade, organized by the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) on October 13–15, 2026, in Beijing, China.

The meeting provided an important platform for reviewing and providing recommendations on the feasibility study report for upgrading Phase II of the Data Sharing Services Platform (DSSP), with the aim of improving the system and promoting data accessibility among member countries.

CMU’s participation highlights the expertise of its faculty in bringing knowledge of geography and geoinformatics to the international stage, while strengthening cooperation in the use of satellite data to support sustainable development and address regional challenges.

Photo and information courtesy of the Faculty of Social Sciences, CMU.
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