Khon Kaen University’s Faculty of Technology joined Thailand’s national food waste reduction initiative at a major forum aimed at achieving zero food waste through circular economy principles. The October 8, 2025 event brought together government, private sector, and academic leaders to develop strategies for transforming food waste into valuable resources.
Thailand Zero Food Waste Forum 2025 Unites Stakeholders for Circular Economy Goals
Key Details
The “Thailand Zero Food Waste Forum 2025: United to Reduce, Create Value, and Turn Challenges into Opportunities” took place from 09:00 to 12:00 hrs at the Auditorium, 6th Floor, True Digital Park (East), Bangkok. CP Axtra Public Company Limited organized the event in collaboration with Bangkok Biz News to strengthen nationwide cooperation in reducing food waste.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chantima Phungamngern, Associate Dean for Strategy and Corporate Communication, represented the Faculty of Technology alongside Asst. Prof. Dr. Patimakorn Klaiprasit and students from Khon Kaen University (KKU).
- Event organized by CP Axtra Public Company Limited and Bangkok Biz News
- Focus on transforming waste into value-added resources
- Multi-sector collaboration including government, private sector, and academia
- Part of Thailand’s national Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Black Soldier Fly larvae research containing 40-60% protein highlighted
Quotes & Reactions
Ms. Siriporn Detsingh, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer of CP Axtra Public Company Limited, and Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, Chief Executive Officer of Charoen Pokphand Group, delivered a keynote address titled “From Global Challenges to Local Solutions: Driving Thailand toward Zero Waste through the Power of Collaboration.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chantima Phungamngern emphasized the Faculty of Technology’s role as the “downstream” component in the food value chain, applying food processing innovations to reduce food waste.
“In the commercial sector, BSF-based food products for human consumption are still limited due to existing regulations. However, there is high potential for their use in animal feed. As a faculty, we are committed to developing knowledge and innovations to extend this work, including organizing a student innovation contest on food waste reduction with kind support from CP and Lotus’s. This serves as a platform for students to showcase creativity and contribute to society,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chantima.
Background & Context
Mr. Chatree Atjananan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, presented the “Thailand Roadmap toward Zero Food Waste” during the session.
A panel discussion on “Creating Value from Food Waste to Support a Circular Economy” featured speakers from multiple sectors, including Dr. Thanit Changthaworn, Director of the Biodiversity-Based Economy Development Office (BEDO); Mr. Prem Supboonlertma, Manager of Sustainability Activities and Corporate Relations; and Ms. Nutchakanya Limsuwattana, cricket farmer from Siwaphon Farm.
The Faculty of Technology has been conducting research on utilizing Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae as alternative raw material for animal feed production, exploring sustainable food technology solutions for waste reduction.
What’s Next
The faculty plans to organize a student innovation contest on food waste reduction with support from CP and Lotus’s, providing a platform for students to showcase creativity and contribute to environmental solutions.
Participation in this national forum reflects the Faculty of Technology’s commitment to translating academic and research knowledge into practical solutions for social and environmental challenges. The initiative aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 on responsible consumption and production patterns.
The Thailand Zero Food Waste Forum 2025 represents an important milestone in fostering collaboration among public sector, private organizations, and academic institutions to promote a resource-conscious, sustainable Thai society.
