Past TEDx event
TEDxPrince of Songkla University
Sustainovation in Health: Research for a Resilient Future
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.
“P’Yae” - Waeyoh Waehama
Registeres Nurse, Emergency Ward, Songklanagarind Hospital
White-Coat Hero, she heals not only physical wounds, but also the hearts, fears, and despair of people in every moment of life. Discover our special featured talk: “Healing Beyond the Hospital: A Nurse’s Calling to Serve Mankind”
Amnuay Pinsuwan
Vice President of the Foundation for Songkhla towards World Heritage
a driving force behind the preservation of Songkhla Old Town through the power of community. He connects history, culture , and people, bringing heritage back to life and allowing it to become a healing force for the heart of the city and society. Discover our special featured talk: Heritage That Heals How a Community and a City Rediscovered Its Soul
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kaedsiri Jaroenwisan
Education change agent and Mother of MICE industry in Thailand
is an Assistant Professor and a pioneer in MICE and Event studies in Thailand, whose work bridges education, city development, health, and human-centered innovation. With a unique journey spanning aviation, public service, and academia, she believes that education is a long-term health intervention and that events are powerful tools for healing cities and communities. Her work focuses on Sustainovation integrating sustainability, innovation, and humanity turning research into real-world impact. At heart, she is an educator who doesn’t just build graduates, but builds people, systems, and cities with a human soul.
Chaiwat Chuenkosum
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Interior
A highly respected public leader known for his humility, simplicity, and genuine connection with people. His well-known image as “the governor who cycled to work” during his tenure as Governor reflects his true character — a leader who chooses a humble lifestyle, leads by example, and serves the public with sincerity and heart, earning admiration and affection from communities across the nation. Discover our special featured talk: From a Tricycle to the Ministry A Life That Proves Nothing Is Impossible
Dr. Jacky - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jakrawadee Julamanee
Director, Center of Excellence in Stem Cell Transplantation and Cell Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
A physician at the forefront of medical innovation, transforming scientific breakthroughs into tangible hope for patients and their families. Discover our special featured talk: PSU CAR-T CELL: When Science Turns Fear into Hope The Future of Cancer Care That Saves More Than Lives
Dr.Ood - Asst. Prof. Dr. Supontep Teerakanok
Lecturer in Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University
A dedicated professional whose work in oral health extends far beyond “treatment” and striving to promote holistic well being for individuals, communities, and the environment with a profound vision that oral health is the foundation of sustainable wellness. Discover our special featured talk: The Mouth as a Mirror: Integrative Dental Care for Systemic and Planetary Health
General Boonsin Padklang
Special Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty the King Advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army
A leader who continues to shoulder immense responsibilities and critical national duties today, yet chooses to dedicate his invaluable time to sharing profound life lessons with youth in Southern Thailand and with Thai society as a whole ✨ Throughout his military life, General Boonsin has stood at moments where a single decision could mean life or loss. He has witnessed courage and pain, and the heavy price humanity pays in conflict. Yet the greatest lesson the battlefield taught him was not strategy or discipline alone, but the meaning of duty, the value of peace, and the enduring power of compassion— even in the most brutal of circumstances
Jum - Wilaiporn Wannaklang
World Champion Female Bodybuilder
She was once a petite woman, weighing only 38 kilograms. Her body was weak. Her health was deteriorating. Her heart was filled with wounds from family struggles and a loneliness no one could truly understand. She never dreamed of standing on a world stage. Never imagined that muscles would become her lifeline. Never believed that a woman who did not fit the definition of “delicate” would have a place to stand with grace and pride. But when life was on the verge of collapse, she chose not to surrender to pain. She chose to care for her body in order to save her life. She chose to lift iron to support a wounded heart. And she chose to move forward… even when no one believed in her.
Kai Hillam
President of Asian Australian Business Council Inc. (AABC)
A female leader who bridges business opportunities between Asia and Australia, playing a key role in driving international collaboration with heart and vision. 💼✨ 🎤 Discover our special featured talk: Small in Stature. Global in Vision. Giant in Heart. From Humble Thai Roots to a Global Business Bridge.
Teeranard (Songprapa) Chokwatana
Founder of The Vegetarian Cottage / S.P.A. Foods Chairperson of Nutrition House Co., Ltd.
A resilient woman who sees profound value in the smallest things, and believes that a single bean can change lives across the world. Through perseverance, patience, and a heart that never surrenders, she transformed ordinary ingredients into a global alternative-protein food enterprise, one that nourishes human health, sustainability, and hope. Because she believes that when one woman dares to dream, the whole world begins to change. Discover our special featured talk: Sprouts of Hope The Woman Who Turned Beans into a Global Business
