CEO of Chia Tai receives Honorary Doctorate Degree in Agricultural Research and Development from Kasetsart University, reemphasizing Chia Tai?s vision for development of Thailand?s sustainable agriculture
Mr. Manas Chiaravanond, Chief Executive Officer of Chia Tai Company Limited, Thailand?s leading innovative agricultural company, has recently received the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Agricultural Research and Development from Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen, Kasetsart University, conferred by Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana in the 2020 Commencement Ceremony. The university awards him the honorary degree to recognize him as a highly respected leading figure in the agricultural industry both locally and internationally. His dedication ranges from the unwavering promotion and commitment in extensive research and development of agricultural innovations to maximize the potential of agricultural stability, uplift farmers? quality of life and firmly establish food security for consumers at large. In this regard, Kasetsart University Council has approved to award this Honorary Doctorate Degree to Mr. Manas Chiaravanond to present a mark of honour and encourage Chia Tai towards greater efforts in continuously delivering agricultural innovations that contribute to the society. The Commencement Ceremony has been hosted at Chakrabandhu Pensiri Hall, Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus.
On this occasion, several people have joined to congratulate Mr. Manas Chiaravanond on the remarkable achievement, including the faculty members of Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen, Kasetsart University led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pabhop Sinchayakul, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture; Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasithorn Nakthong, Associate Dean for Research and Academic Services; and Asst. Prof. Dr. Suphachai Amkha, Associate Dean for Human Resource Development and International Relations; alongside Chia Tai?s top executives.
About Chia Tai
Chia Tai Company Limited was established in 1921. It is now one of Asia?s leading agricultural companies with its business covering the entire chain of the agricultural industry, starting from quality seeds, fertilizers, plant protection, to cultivation technology and delivery of safe and quality products.
Determined to unceasingly develop products and services, Chia Tai was among the first companies in Thailand to develop hybrid seeds. It has high potential to develop breeds to create security for farmers and confidence for consumers. Chia Tai has up to 10 R&D stations in Thailand and other countries and seven subsidiaries across Asia and the US with over 1,300 employees. Chia Tai?s principle in doing business is firmly based on business ethics and professionality, with its goal to develop products and services that deliver innovative agriculture for a better and sustainable quality of life for people across the region.