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On March 31, 2026
Amata Group, Amata Facility Services Co., Ltd. (AFS), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Burapha University, covering 24 faculties. The collaboration aims to serve as a mechanism to bridge academic knowledge with practical applications in the industrial sector, while also providing opportunities for students to learn and work alongside entrepreneurs in industrial estates. This initiative is expected to address the demand for specialized skilled labor and effectively tackle labor market challenges. This initiative is also expected to address the demand for specialized skilled labor and effectively respond to labor market challenges.
Mr. Aukkares Choochouy, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Amata U and Managing Director of Amata Facility Services gave an opening speech.
Associate Professor Dr.Watcharin Gasalak, President of Burapha University gave an objective of MOU.
The event was honored by the presence of:
-Associate Professor Dr.Watcharin Gasalak, President of Burapha University
-Assistant Professor Marut Tangwattanachuleeporn, Vice President for Academic Services and Lifelong Learning
-Mr. Thanongsak Thepsonthi, Business Strategy and Services Manager and Assistant to the President of the Eastern Science Park
-Mr. Aukkares Choochouy, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Amata U and Managing Director of Amata Facility Services
-Ms. Songsom Tangnawaphan, Chief Commercial Officer, Amata U Co., Ltd.
-Mr. Tossapol Meejaiboon, Department Manager – Business Strategy & Services, Amata Facility Services Co., Ltd., and Department Manager – Sales & Marketing, Amata U Co., Ltd.
This collaboration aims to enhance the skills and competencies of personnel in Amata City Industrial Estates in Chonburi and Rayong, aligning with technological and economic changes. It covers skill development (Upskill, Reskill, and New Skills), promotion of lifelong learning, as well as academic support, research, and knowledge transfer from Burapha University.
Meanwhile, AFS is also committed to strengthening capabilities while improving the quality of life of its workforce, covering more than 83,800 people, including students, staff, and surrounding communities.
On this occasion, seminars were also held on the topics “From Global Warming to New Trade Rules: How Thai Industrial Businesses Must Adapt and Leverage BOI-EEC Opportunities” and “Smart Energy Management for Sustainability.” These sessions aimed to provide knowledge and guidance for entrepreneurs to cope with challenges related to energy, the environment, and evolving global trade regulations. Over 80 attendee joined today's seminar. 
This seminar serves as another key mechanism in supporting entrepreneurs within industrial estates to prepare for responsible business operations and move concretely toward a low-carbon future.
