About Thailand Addiction Scientific Conference (TASC)
TASC 2023 joint with ICUDDR Conference 2023 provides an opportunity for addiction scholars, researchers, practitioners, drug policy implementers, players in healthcare-justice-education systems, and civil society to meet and learn more. This year’s themes are ‘drug policy and implementation’ together with ‘addiction science, policy and education: growth and progress in a post pandemic world’.
This 3-day conference is a space to meet and keep up on addiction sciences; drug policy; legalization of narcotic plants; forensic surveillance; alternative justice; treatment updates; demand reduction strategies for alcohol, drugs, smoking; and physician education. Experiences sharing by UNODC, WHO, IDPC, US, AU, Southeast Asia and Thai specialists.
Who should attend TASC 2023 & ICUDDR Conference 2023
▪ Academics, researchers, scholars for substance use and abuse
▪ Drug policy implementer and law enforcement
▪ Health professionals
▪ Justice professionals
▪ Civil society responding to drug and addiction
▪ Media professionals
Conference Date
9-10-11 August 2023, in-person person event
Conference Venue
Green Nimman CMU Residence, UNISERV, Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai, THAILAND
Keynote Speakers
Meet the high profile speakers at TASC 2023 sharing international, USA, Australia, Asia, Southeast Asia region, and domestic Thai experiences. Keynote speakers are Ms. Karen Peters, UNODC; Mr. Inshik Sim, UNODC; Dr. Andrea Bruni, WHO SEARO; Ms. Gloria Lai, IDPC; Dr. Robert Levy, University of Minnesota USA; Dr. Gavin Bart, University of Minnesota USA; Dr. Igor Koutsenok, University of California San Diego; Dr. Dennis McCarty, Oregon University of Health Sciences; Dr. Victor Capoccia, Consultant; Professor Michael Farrell, University of New South Wales; Dr. Robert Ali, University of Adelaide Australia; H.E. Dr. Hamed AlGhafri, National Rehabilitation Center Abu Dhabi; Dr. Imelda Indriyani, Drug Dependence Hospital Indonesia; Dr. Le Minh Giang, Hanoi Medical University Vietnam; Professor Dr. Sawitri Asnangkornchai, MD., Center of Alcohol Studies, Prince of Songkla University; and Assistant Professor Dr. Apinun Aramrattana, MD., Substance Abuse Academic Foundation; in company with experts from leading universities and organizations working against drug abuse.
Conference Program
Highlights include global drug policy; international and regional information system for policy development; emerging health and social issues after the legalization of narcotic plants; forensic surveillance; alternative justice; treatment updates; demand reduction strategies for alcohol, drugs, smoking; and physician education.
3-day joint conferences between TASC 2023 and ICUDDR 2023 presents 40 sessions including 6 plenaries, 29 symposiums, 1 workshop, 2 round tables, 18 exhibition booths, 4 site visits, and poster presentation. Simultaneous interpretation is provided in 14 sessions English to Thai.
Day1 Program on 9 August
09.00-10.00 Joint opening ceremony
TASC ICUDDR Remarks by Consul General Lisa A. Buzenas
U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai
Thong Khaw 1&2, Fl. 2, simultaneous translation English-Thai
10.00-10.45 Plenary 1: Global drug policy situation
TASC ICUDDR Chair: Assoc. Prof. Winita Punyodom, Vice President, Chiang Mai University
Presented by Ms. Karen Peters, Regional Drugs and Health Program Officer
United Nations Office on Drug and Crime for South East Asia and the Pacific
Thong Khaw 1&2, Fl. 2, simultaneous translation English-Thai
11.00-12.30 Symposium 1: Information system for policy development: world drug report, global drug policy index and ASEAN drug report
TASC2023
Thong Khaw 1 Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kriengkrai Srithavaniboonchai, MD., RIHES, Chiang Mai University
Speakers: Mr. Inshik Sim, UNODC for South East Asia and the Pacific
Ms. Gloria Lai, International Drug Policy Consortium
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manop Kanato, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Khan University
Discussant: Dr. Apinun Aramrattana, MD., Substance Abuse Academic Foundation
11.00-12.30 Symposium 2: Are global alcohol policy initiatives effectively implemented in Thailand?
TASC2023
TASC2023
Thong Khaw 2 Chair: Prof. Dr. Sawitri Assanangkornchai, MD, Center of Alcohol Studies, PSU
Speakers: Dr. Wit Wichaidit and Dr. Polarthep Vichitkunakorn, Prince of Songkla U.
Ms. Kanitha Thailka, RIHES, Chiang Mai University
Discussants: Dr. Jos Vandelaer, WR Thailand and Prof. Marc Potenza, Yale University
11.00-12.30 Symposium 1: E-cigarette epidemic and regulations to counter It
ICUDDR2023 Chair: Assoc. Prof. Surinporn Likhitsathien, MD., Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai U.
Intanin Speakers: Dr. Rakesh Gupta, M.D., President & Director of SIPHER, India
Professor Chi Pang Wen, National Health Research Institute, Taiwan
Assistant Professor Dr. Vijj Kasemsup, MD., TRC, Mahidol University
11.00-12.30 Symposium 2: Helping faculty address emergent drug trends: Innovative curricula and dissemination approaches for university students, residents, fellows, and faculty
ICUDDR2023
Fai Kham
Moderator: Ms. Laurie Krom, MA, University of Missouri, Kansas City, US
Speakers: Dr. Le Minh Giang, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi Vietnam
Dr. Irina Pinchuk, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
Dr. Goodman Sibeko, University of Cape town, Cape Town South Africa
Dr. Kristiana Siste, University of Indonesia, Indonesia
11.00-12.30 Symposium 3: Innovative interventions in SUD treatment
ICUDDR2023 Modulator: Mr. Jordan Turner
Bua Thong Speakers: Mr. Charles Nwoga, Senior Lecturer, University of Jos, Nigeria
Dr. Jawwad Muhammad Shujaat, Higher Education Department, Pakistan
Dr. Tram Tran and Dr. Khary Rigg, University of South Florida, US
Ms. Alla Shut, Vita Valens Foundation
Day1 Program on 9 August (cont.)
13.30-15.00 Plenary 2: The current state of quality assurance in specialty addiction studies programs: What our learners are exposed to?”
ICUDDR2023
Intanin Modulator: H.E. Dr. Hamed AlGhafri, General Director of NRC, Abu Dhabi
Panelists: Dr. Victor Capoccia Independent Consultant
Dr. Dennis McCarty, Oregon University of Health Sciences, US
13.30-14.30 Symposium 3: Evidence-based cannabis, WHO and Thai experiences
TASC2023 Chair: Asst. Prof. Dr. Usaneya Pengparn, College of Public Health Sciences, CU
Thong Khaw 1 Speakers: Prof. Dr. Chitlada Areesantichai, College of Public Health Sciences, CU
Dr. Andrea Bruni, Psychiatrist, Regional Advisor, WHO SEARO
Dr. Nopporn Cheanklin, Health System Research Institute, Thailand
13.30-14.30 Symposium 4: Physician education addiction treatment and care, US-AU-Thailand
TASC2023 Chair: Prof. Dr. Suwanna Aroonpongpaisal, MD, Faculty of Medicine, KKU
Thong Khaw 2 Speakers: Dr. Robert Levy, Department of Family Medicine, U. of Minnesota, US
Dr. Robert Ali, WHO Collaborating Center at U. of Adelaide, Australia
Dr. Rasmon Kalayasiri, Center for Addiction Studies, CU, Thailand
Prof. Marc Tobenza, Yale University, US
15.00-16.30 Symposium 4: Medical education
ICUDDR2023 Modulator: Dr. Igor Koutsenok, Professor of Psychiatry, U. of California San Diego
Intanin Speakers: Dr. Susanna Galea Singer, The International Society of Addiction Medicine
Ms. Dana Murphy-Parker and Dr. Carmel Clancy, The International Nurses Society on Addictions
Dr. Robert Ali, M.D., University of Adelaide, Australia
Ms. Jairat Jaturapataraporn, NSAC, Chiang Mai University
15.00-16.30 Symposium 5: Substance use disorders and mental health
ICUDDR2023 Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prapapun Chuchareun, AP-RCC-ICUDDC, Mahidol University
Fai Kham Speakers: Ms. Fatima Beemish and Mr. Sajid Iqbal, Riphah International U., Pakistan
Mr. Saleem Abbas and Ms. Ayesha Riaz, Riphah International U., Pakistan
Mr. Olanike Adenibuyan and Mr. Peter Adenibuyan, College of Medicine
Dr. Naveed Sultan and Ms. Anam Sehar, Happy Life Psychological Services Islamabad
15.00-16.30 Symposium 6: The role of universities in building systems-change: technology transfer efforts to advance systems that provide substance use prevention, treatment and recovery support services
ICUDDR2023
Bua Thong Modulator: Dr. Gavin Bart, MD., University of Minnesota, US
Speakers: Dr. Diep Nguyen, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi Vietnam
Dr. Irina Pinchuk, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
Dr. Igor Koutsenok, University of California, San Diego
Dr. Goodman Sibeko, University of Cape Town, Cape Town South Africa
Dr. Eva Suryani, Atma Jaya University
Day1 Program on 9 August (cont.)
15.00-16.30 Symposium 5: Addiction and alternative justice, psychosocial clinic in criminal court system and UN family therapy program
TASC2023
Thong Khaw 1 Chair: Mrs. Apiradee Phoprom, Judge and Director of Criminal Court Region 1
Speakers: Dr. Andrea Bruni, WHO SEARO
Mr. Somphop Nantakowat, Judge
Mr. Sombat Haesakul, Independent Scholar
Discussant: Dr. Paisit Panitkul, Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University
15.00-16.30 Symposium 6: Forensic surveillance system in Thailand
TASC2023 Chair: Dr. Apinun Aramrattana, MD., Substance Abuse Academic Foundation
Thong Khaw 2 Speakers: Prof. Winai Wananukul, MD., Ramathibodi Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Wisarn Worasuwannarak, Ramathibodi Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Patrinee Traisathit, Dept. of Statistics, Chiang Mai University
16:30-17:00 Close out of Day 1
17:00-19:00 RECEPTION TASC2023 ICUDDR2023 and Poster Presentation
Thong Khaw 2, Fl. 2
Day2 Program on 10 August
09.15-10.15 Symposium 7: Addiction treatment: standards, outcome profiles and coverage
TASC2023 Chair: Prof. Manit Srisurapanon, MD., Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Thong Khaw 1 Speakers: Dr. Dzmitry Krupchanka, WHO
Prof. Michael Farrell, University of New South Wales, Australia
09.15-10.15 Symposium 8: Addiction and youth
TASC2023 Chair: Assoc. Prof. Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, MD., Faculty of Medicine, CMU
Thong Khaw 2 Speakers: Mrs. Prapaporn Chuamuangphan, Chiang Rai Executive Function Program
Dr. Duangdao Srivakool, Petchaboon Provincial Hospital
Dr. Naranchaya Sriburapa, Thanyarak Chiang Mai Drug Treatment Hospital
Discussant: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriyadel Tripathi, Center for Morality Promotion
09.15-10.15 Plenary 3: 50 Years changing lives for the better: Colombo plan rug advisory programme’s journey to success
ICUDDR2023
Intanin Moderator: Prof. Michal Miovsky, Charles University in Prague
Speakers: Ms. Oranooch Sungkhawanna, The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Program
Dr. Josephine Choong, The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Program
Ms. Livia Edegger, International Society of Substance Use Professionals
10.30-12.00 Symposium 9: Opioid treatment updates
TASC2023 Chair: Dr. Robert Ali, M.D., University of Adelaide, Australia
Thong Khaw 2 Speakers: Dr. Gavin Bart, University of Minnesota, US
Prof. Michael Farrell, University of New South Wales, Australia
Dr. Navin Saxena, Rusan Pharma, India
Day2 Program on 10 August (cont.)
10.30-12.00 Symposium 10: Emerging health and social issues after the legalization of kratom and cannabis in Thailand
TASC2023
Thong Khaw 1 Chair: Prof. Dr. Sawitri Assanangkornchai, MD, Center of Alcohol Studies, PSU
Speakers: Dr. Ekkasit Kumarnsit, Prince of Songkla University
Dr. Pimsiri Sripongpun, Prince of Songkla University
Dr. Sorasaporn Joowong, Psychiatric Hospital Surathani Province
Prof. Vicknasingam Barasingam, Universiti Sains Malaysia
10.30-12.00 Symposium 7: Capacity building in universities
ICUDDR2023 Chair: Dr. Rehana Kader, Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
Bua Thong Speakers: Ms. Rasyida Awwalia Hilmy, Ms. Shelly Iskandar, Mr. Mohammad Ghozali Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
Ms. Faridah Nakoma and Mr. Henry Kibedi, Kyambogo University, Uganda
Ms. Susana Henriques, Universidade Alberta, Portugal
Mr. Michal Miovsky, Charles University, Czech Republic
10.30-12.00 Symposium 8: Research activities reporting out on the finding of 5 NIDA sponsored research activities
ICUDDR2023
ICUDDR2023
Fai Kham Modulator: Dr. Lindsey Friend, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Speakers: Dr. Stephen Asatsa, Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Dr. Charles T. Orjiakor. University of Nigeria
Dr. Gladys Mutai Bett, University of Kabianga, Kenya
Dr. Valentine Ucheagwu Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
Dr. Venkatesh Ucheagwu, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India
10.30-12.00 Symposium 9: Harm reduction: how best to teach this approach in addiction science programs
ICUDDR2023
Bua Thong Moderator: Ms. Karen Peters, UNODC Regional Office
Speakers: Mr. Chase Holleman, Public Health Advisor, SAMHSA, US
Dr. Fran Calvo, University of Barcelona Spain
Dr. Martin Agwogie, Global Initiative on Substance Abuse, Nigeria
13.30-14.30 Plenary 4: The Importance of having qualified and credentialed graduates credentialing and quality assurance
ICUDDR2023
Intanin Modulator: Ms. Carly Searcy, Project Manager, ICUDDR
Speakers: Ms. Becky Vaughn, Global Center for Credentialing and Certification
Ms. Annette Dale Perera and Ms. Rita Notarandrea, International Consortium on Quality Assurance in Treatment
Ms. Elizabeth Novakova, Charles University, Czech Republic
13.30-14.30 Symposium 11: Buprenorphine treatment in practice
TASC2023 Chair: Dr. Apinun Aramrattana, MD., Substance Abuse Academic Foundation
Thong Khaw 2 Speakers: Dr. Robert Levy, University of Minnesota, US
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, AIIMS, India
Day2 Program on 10 August (cont.)
13.30-14.30 Symposium 12: Predatory marketing of e-cigarettes in Thailand
TASC2023 Chair: Assist. Prof. Vijj Kasemsap, MD, Director of Tobacco Control Research Center, MU
Thong Khaw 1 Speakers: Dr. Sirach Lapyai, Independent scholar
Ms. Kanitha Thaikla, RIHIS, Chiang Mai University
Ms. Mullika Matrakul, Mae Fah Luang Unviersity
15.00-16.30 Symposium 10: Capacity building: training professionals
ICUDDR2023 Chair: Dr. Rania Mamdouh, School or Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
Intanin Speakers: Ms. Shaheema Allie and Assoc. Prof. Claire Van Der Westhuizen, University of Cape Town
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), India
Dr. Fernando Salazar-Silva, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru
Dr. Liezille Jacobs, Rhodes University, South Africa
15.00-16.30 Symposium 11: Innovative continuing education and in-service strategies for building clinical and clinical research capacity to address problems related to substance use
ICUDDR2023
Fai Kham Modulator: Dr. Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, MD, Chiang Mai University
Speakers: Ms. Laurie Krom, University of Missouri - Kansas City, US
Dr. Sherry Larkins, University of California, Los Angeles, US
Dr. Gavin Bart, MD, Hennepin Healthcare, University of Minnesota, US
Dr. Awirut Oon-arom, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
15.00-16.30 Symposium 12: Early prevention, paradigm shifts, and media-based prevention: what works?
ICUDDR2023
Bua Thong Modulator: Prof. Jallal Toufiq, University of Rabat, Morocco
Speakers: Mr. Matej Kosir and Ms. Sanela Talic, UTRIP Institute
Dr. William Crano, Claremont Graduate University, US
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriyade Tripathi, Center for Morality Promotion
Dr. Khuong Le, HCMC-Vietnam National University
15.00-16.30 Symposium 13: Buprenorphine treatment in practice (continued)
TASC2023 Chair: Assoc. Prof. Surinporn Likitsathien, MD. Chiang Mai University
Thong Khaw 2 Speakers: Dr. Robert Ali, University of Adelaide, Australia
Dr. Imelda Indriyani, Addiction Treatment Hospital, Indonesia
Dr. Le Minh Giang, Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam
Dr. Kanok Utawichai, Thanyarak Drug Treatment Hospital Thailand
15.00-16.30 Symposium 14: Addiction and society: roles of media to reduce recidivism
TASC2023 Chair: Mr. Sataporn Pongpitatwatana, Thailand Institute of Justice
Thong Khaw 1 Speakers: Mr. Sutthipath Kanittakul, The Matter
Mr. Chatkla Sammaingjam, The Standard
Mr. Paris Jitpentom, Workpoint Today
Discussant: Assoc. Prof. Teerapatt Vannaruemol, Chiang Mai University
16:30-17:00 Close out of Day 2
Day3 Program on 11 August
09.15-10.15 TASC Roundtable 1: Roles of nurses in addiction education and management
TASC2023 Chair: Dr. Darawan Tapinta, Burapha University, Thailand
Thong Khaw 2 Speakers: Ms. Murphy-Parker, ANCC certified psychiatric/mental health nurse, US
Dr. Hunsa Sethabouppha, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Dr. Pimpisa Jomsri, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand
09.15-10.15 Symposium 15: Community-based program for utilization and control of local narcotic plants: lesson learned from kratom
TASC2023
Thong Khaw 1 Chair: Mr. Wiraphon Chaichan, Narcotics Crop Survey and Control Institute, ONCB
Speakers: Mr. Ratthapon Tuntianupong, NCSCI, Office of the Narcotics Control Board
Dr. Aroon La-up, Mahidol University
09.15-10.15 Plenary 5: Regional coordinator report out
ICUDDR2023 Modulator: Dr. Fernando Silva Salazar, Cayetano Heredia University, Peru
Intanin Speakers: Dr. Beatrice Kathungu-ICUDDR African Regional Report
Asst. Prof. Dr. Prapapun Chucharoen ICUDDR Asian Pacific Regional Report
Alfonso Albarca ICUDDR Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Report
09.00-12.00 Study visit to a psychosocial clinic at Chiang Mai Provincial Court (ONCB/ASEAN)
Study visit to a harm reduction center in Chiang Mai City (TIJ/Media)
10.45-11.30 TASC Roundtable 2: Community-based drug treatment and care in Mekong Region
TASC2023 Chair: Dr. Manus Pothaporn, Rajavithi Hospital
Thong Khaw 1 Speakers: Dr. Sukanya Kanchanabat, Thanyarak Udonthani
Ms. Rachanok Jindakum, Hug Choomchon Association, Chiang Mai
Dr. Saengthip Chaisan, Hadxayfong Hospital, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Discussant: Dr. Somman Rattana, Dept. of Health Care and Rehabilitation, Lao PDR
10.45-11.30 Workshop 1: Addiction studies education: Adapting from a didactic approach to an experiential approach
ICUDDR2023
Intanin by Dr. Igor Koutsenok, University of California San Diego, Vice President of ICUDDR
Intanin by Dr. Igor Koutsenok, University of California San Diego, Vice President of ICUDDR
(Registration required)
10.45-11.30 Symposium 13: Policies: advocacy, collaboration, and models for change ICUDDR2023 Modulator: TBA
Fai Kham Speakers: Mr. Matej Kosir, Institute for Research and Development (UTRIP), Slovenia
Ms. Thuong Nong and Ms. Nguyen Trang Minh, Brandeis University, Vietnam
Prof. Carmel Clancy, Middlesex University, UK
Ms. Michele Worobiec, Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions
10.45-11.30 Symposium 14: Alcohol use disorders: prevention, policies, and mortality
ICUDDR2023 Modulator: Prof. Tarek Abdel Gawad, Cairo University, Egypt
Bua Thong Speakers: Ms. Nakintu Grace, Nansana Division Coalition Against Drugs
Prof. Rajen Govender, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Mr. David Sidney Mangwegape, Institute of Health Sciences-Lobatse
Mr. Chit Su Tinn, University of Medicine 1, Yangon, Myanmar
Day3 Program on 11 August (cont.)
11.30-12.15 Plenary 6: UN activities
TASC2023 ICUDDR2023 Modulator: Dr. Kevin Mulvey, Executive Director of ICUDDR
Thong Khaw 2, Fl. 2 Speakers: Dr. Vladimir Poznyak. World Health Organization
Mr. Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS- Bangkok Regional Office
Ms. Karen Peters, UNODC-Bangkok Regional Office
12.30-13.00 Certificate Ceremony and Closing Remarks
TASC2023 ICUDDR2023 Thong Khaw 2, Fl. 2
13.30-16.30 Study visit to Thanyarak Chiang Mai Drug Treatment Hospital (Indonesia/Others)
Study visit to a Community-based program for alcohol and smoking problems in Lamphun Province (Others)
Exhibition Booths
Learn more about best practices and success stories of addiction education, research, prevention, treatment, alternative to incarceration both domestic and international movement from the exhibition booths as follows:
▪ International Consortium of Universities on Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)
▪ Colombo Plan for Co-operative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific
▪ International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC)
▪ ACSAAN (Academic Consortium of Substance Abuse and Addiction Network)
▪ Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University
▪ Global Health Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
▪ Substance Abuse Academic Foundation, Chiang Mai University
▪ Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center (TRC), Mahidol University
▪ Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS), Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
▪ Center for Addiction Studies (CADS), Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
▪ Eastern Substance Abuse Center, Burapha University
▪ Substance Abuse Center, Mae Fah Luang University
▪ International Narcotics Control College, Office of Narcotics Control Board
▪ International Narcotics Control College, Office of Narcotics Control Board
▪ Narcotic Crops Survey and Monitoring Institute, Office of Narcotics Control Board
▪ Thanyarak Chiang Mai Drug Treatment Hospital, Ministry of Public Health
▪ Psychosocial Clinic in Court System, Court of Justice Region 5
▪ Hugchoomchon Association
Call for Abstract
Thailand substance abuse academic network and ICUDDR are delighted to invite researchers, health and addiction professionals to submit an abstract and present your poster at the upcoming TASC 2023 & ICUDDR 2023 takes place from 9 to 11 August 2023 from 9am – 5pm daily.
Abstracts should relate to research findings and/or experiences and practice on addiction science, drug policy and implementation, workforce development, alternative approach to drug education and prevention as well as others related to substance use disorder. Abstract guideline and submission form, please visit www.saafth.org/tasc2023
Submission guideline, click www.saafth.org/tasc2023
Registration
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▪ Admission to all conference sessions
▪ 3 lunches and 6 tea breaks’
▪ Reception party
▪ Conference tote bag
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▪ Certificate of participation.
Organizers
Organized by Substance Abuse Academic Foundation, Chiang Mai in collaboration with
▪ Global Health Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
▪ Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University
▪ Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center (TRC)
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
▪ Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS), Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
▪ Center for Addiction Studies (CADS), Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
▪ Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ)
▪ International Consortium of Universities on Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)
Chiang Mai University (CMU) is the third oldest university in Thailand, and the first and largest outside of Bangkok. Over the last 15 years, CMU has established the academic network with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) in conducting research and monitoring substance use disorders. In 2016, the Faculty of Medicine in partnership with UCLA (Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior) received SAMHSA/PEPFAR funding to create the SEA HIV-Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) that expanded its research efforts to include clinical capacity-building, system-strengthening, and workforce development within Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Engaging a multi-disciplinary network of providers, clinicians, and researchers, the project built the first ECHO site in Northern Thailand, and has become a critical healthcare and research partner to its federal and provincial governments, and our broader community.
Mahidol University (MU) is top-ranked among Thai universities in the World University Rankings in teaching and international diversity. Led by Asia-Pacific Regional Collaboration Center, MU has signed MoU with ICUDDR to improve the competencies and skills among current and future generations of addiction professionals to meet the increasing demand for prevention, treatment and public health services.
Conference Venue and Accommodation
Green Nimman CMU Residence, UNISERV is CMU’s conference facility providing on-site accommodation and catering accommodating from 50 to 600 people. The venue serves 79 rooms, both city view and mountain view with free Wi-Fi, breakfast included, facilities and security guard for 24 hours. Only 4km away from Chiang Mai International Airport and highway makes a convenient transportation.
UNISERV, the conference venue is located in the neighborhood of commercial area at Nimmanhaemin Road, known as Chiang Mai’s upscale shopping district and considered to be the city’s trendiest area. Also called “Coffee Street,” the area is home to some of Thailand’s best coffee shops, as well as galleries, restaurants, and chic bars.
Other recommended hotels in a walkable distance from UNISERV, the conference venue, are Kantary Hills, At Pingnakorn, Kokotel, and Hug Nimman. Reserve room now, click
GreenNimman CMU Residence https://www.uniserv.cmu.ac.th
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At Pingnakorn https://atpingnakorn.com
Kokotel https://www.kokotel.com
Hug Nimman https://www.hugnimman.com
The main attractions in Nimman Road are the Chiang Mai University; One Nimman a walking street with chic boutique stalls and its food court with yummy Thai, Japanese, Chinese foods; and the sprawling Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center with both international and Thai brands, a digital cinema, gaming arcades, food stores, and more.
Welcome to and Experience Chiang Mai
Welcome to and Experience Chiang Mai
Once the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom and now Thailand's second largest city founded by King Meng Rai since 1296 around the same time as the establishment of the Sukhothai Kingdom, the first national capital, Chiang Mai literally means “new city” and has retained the name despite celebrating its 700th anniversary in 1996. Located in the mountain area, Chiang Mai serves as the religious, economic, cultural, handicraft, educational, and transportation center of northern Thailand.
Chiang Mai is one of the most attractive tourist destinations significantly differently from the other part of Thailand offering visitors many exciting experiences from food, culture, landscape, to the weather. Although August is in the midst of the rainy season with the average temperature
about 27°C (80°F), it is the best times to visit Chiang Mai as the nature and scenery are at their deepest green.
The city is renowned as a center of Thai handicrafts. Small villages nearby specialize in crafts such as silverwork, wood carving, pottery, Thai silk, umbrellas, and lacquerware where the Lanna heritage takes shape all over the city in the forms of language, clothing, art, architecture, music, food, and more. Not to be missed highlights:
☑ Learn about Lanna culture ☑ Explore over 300 ancient temples
☑ Walk around old city wall route ☑ Visit centuries-old pagodas and historic sites
☑ Meet ethnic hill tribes ☑ Purchase memorable hand-crafted souvenirs
☑ Eat northern Thai food ☑ Sit down to a Khan Toke dinner
☑ Visit elephant sanctuary ☑ Go to spas and retreats
☑ Ride the iconic Tuk Tuk ☑ Enjoy charms of the city and surrounding areas
Whether you are travelling solo or with colleagues, Chiang Mai has plenty to keep you occupied with welcoming hospitality.
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We look forward to meeting you in August 2023
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**Please do not show your E-Ticket QR Code / Reference Code / Confidential information to public. The organizer reserves the right not to provide any refunds or issue new tickets.
4. How to Download Receipt click here
**Please do not show your E-Ticket QR Code / Reference Code / Confidential information to public. The organizer reserves the right not to provide any refunds or issue new tickets.
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