Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, welcomed Mr. Amin Mayusoh, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, during his official visit to review the university’s agricultural research and innovative initiatives. The visit included meetings with university executives, faculty members, and students, along with presentations on ongoing research and development projects conducted in collaboration with government agencies to support young farmers, enhance competitiveness, and strengthen sustainable income in the region. The event took place at the Pre-Clinic Building, Faculty of Science and Technology, on 24 October 2025.
The delegation was received by Asst. Prof. Dr. Arooneewan Buaniow, Vice President for Research and Social Mission, who provided an overview of PSU Pattani’s research collaboration efforts. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kannika Sahakaro, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, introduced the faculty’s academic programs, while Asst. Prof. Dr. Badin Waelateh, Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations, presented a gift basket featuring university-supported products. The Governor of Pattani Province, Mrs. Patimoh Sadeeyamu, along with local government leaders and senior officials including Deputy Directors-General from the Department of Agricultural Extension, Department of Fisheries, and Land Development Department—also joined the session and closely followed the research presentations.
During the visit, the Deputy Minister emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to advancing agricultural research and innovation to ensure farmers can produce high-quality, standardized agricultural products with stable and sustainable income. He highlighted the Ministry’s strategic priorities: market-led production, market-led research, competitiveness enhancement, and sustainable, environmentally friendly agriculture. He acknowledged the critical role of education, particularly PSU Pattani in producing the next generation of skilled agricultural professionals who can apply modern knowledge, technology, and innovation to improve productivity and support stable market development.
The Deputy Minister also praised PSU Pattani for its strong agricultural research agenda, which aligns with national policies. He noted that the university’s integrated work with agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has contributed to tangible progress in the agricultural sector of Pattani Province. Key initiatives, such as poverty alleviation through goat–sheep farming models, the development of herbal products, and the enhancement of the blue crab value chain, were highlighted as exemplary models for translating research and innovation into grassroots economic development. The Ministry stands ready to support universities as key drivers in cultivating a new generation of knowledgeable, innovative farmers.
In the same occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Arooneewan Buaniow reiterated that PSU Pattani is the first PSU campus with a core mission focused on integrating academic knowledge, research, and community engagement to uplift the southern border provinces. The campus has implemented numerous agricultural research projects in partnership with government agencies and local communities to transfer knowledge and innovation to farmers from upstream production to downstream processing. Flagship initiatives include the ongoing poverty alleviation program, which promotes agricultural, livestock, and fisheries occupations; and the development of community enterprises such as the Talee Aye Model Farm in Yaring District, where modern herbal cultivation and processing techniques help generate sustainable income.
She affirmed that the university remains committed to collaborating with government agencies, the private sector, and communities to drive socio-economic development and improve quality of life in the southern border region. The Deputy Minister’s visit reflects the strong partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and PSU in leveraging research and innovation to advance agriculture, enhance competitiveness, increase stable income, and raise the overall well-being of farmers toward long-term sustainability.
