TEDxChiangMaiU

Speakers

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• Chanatip Inlong

  Chanatip Inlong is an entrepreneur and artist perfumer, and the Founder of Gusthalia Co., Ltd.. His work merges scent design with cultural storytelling, translating local identity and heritage into contemporary olfactory experiences. Established in 2024, Gusthalia reflects his vision of perfumery as both art and cultural enterprise. Among his key innovations is the **Androsterone Accord**, inspired by human hormonal character for industrial application. His creations include *Kaguya* (2023), *Tiaw Doi* (2021), and “The Scent of Samyan” for Bangkok Design Week 2021. He also designed the **CMU Diary Collection** for the 60th anniversary of Chiang Mai University, featuring *First Rain at Ang Kaew* and *Ueang Kwan*, as well as the **9DY Collection (Navagraha)** inspired by Hindu cosmology. Through his practice, Chanatip continues to elevate Thai botanical heritage onto the international stage.

• Kitpatchara Somnawat

  Somnawat is originally from Chiang Mai, Thailand. He earned his LL.B. (2009) and LL.M. (2012) from Chiang Mai University. During his graduate studies, he received a thesis scholarship in 2011 under a project supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and later the Vanida Tantivitayapitak Award (Honorable Mention) in 2013. His key works include the thesis *“Legal Consciousness toward ‘Imprisonment’ among Citizens Engaging in Civil Disobedience”* (2012) and the article *“Constructing the Identity of Thai Judge: Virtue, Status and Power,”* published in the Asian Journal of Law and Society (2018). He is currently a full-time lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University.

• Nuttha Thongkaew

  Thongkaew Nuttha is a Flight Attendant with Thai Lion Air and has been featured as a commercial presenter for the airline. Bringing professionalism and poise from the aviation industry to every stage she graces, she holds a degree in English for Communication from the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. Thongkaew was a Top 20 finalist in Miss Universe Thailand 2020 and was crowned 2nd Runner-Up at Miss Supranational Thailand 2022. Across both competitive stages, she faced criticism and bullying—experiences that strengthened her resilience and deepened her commitment to equality and human dignity. She currently serves as a guest lecturer in hosting and public speaking, and is a speaker specializing in personality development and communication. With a strong passion for human rights and social equity, she continues to use her voice to advocate for greater awareness and meaningful progress toward equality in Thai society.

• Sala Sakdadej

  Sala Saksadadej, also known as “Waii,” is the chef and owner of **Rasik Local Kitchen** in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The restaurant, known for its modern Thai “Thai Twist” cuisine highlighting locally sourced ingredients, has been recognized with the Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years (2024–2026). He is also a Chef Partner at **Siwilai City Club**, a vibrant social space and culinary destination celebrating food culture and community. Previously, he served as an Italian cuisine chef within a five-star international hotel chain, where he refined his technical expertise and developed a strong foundation in global culinary standards.