Our Alliance

Design Lab in GASTRONOMY, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM

The Design Lab in Gastronomy, Heritage, and Tourism (deliGHT) is an innovative research platform that integrates the study of food, culture, and tourism to foster sustainable community development. deliGHT mission is to explore the dynamic interplay between gastronomy, cultural heritage, and tourism, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and community empowerment. By examining the role of food as a cultural and social connector, we aim to develop strategies that support local economies while preserving intangible cultural heritage.

visit deliGHT at https://research.ku.ac.th/Resource/Unit/Delight/

pA PI PIE

PaPiPie offers a hands-on paddling activity designed to connect participants with waterways and riverside communities. It combines kayaking or paddleboarding with environmental awareness, such as waste collection and observing local ecosystems, while also engaging with community stories and cultural practices. The program highlights water heritage, community participation, and sustainability, offering experiential learning through direct interaction with the river environment.

visit PA PI PIE at https://www.facebook.com/PaPiPieTH

Nature-based river management

Nature-Based River Management is committed to the stewardship of river ecosystems through innovative research and community engagement.

Research: Investigating the impact of harmful subsidies on watershed management in Thailand to inform policy and practice.

Strategy: Promoting the adoption of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as effective, sustainable tools for the water sector.

Engagement: Utilizing our fourth-year, community-based landscape architecture studios to bridge the gap between academia and real-world application.

Collaboration: Working closely with a diverse network of stakeholders, including public agencies, private industries, and community-led alliances, to ensure solutions are both effective and equitable.