PSU and Star Home Beach Resort Co., Ltd. joined to promote herbal products for health, creating an integrated learning center
On January 26, 2024, the PSU led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub, PSU President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pongthep Sutheravut, Vice President for Administration and Strategy, Mr. Sompong Dowpiset, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Star Home Beach Resort Co., Ltd., and Mr. Sophon Chumkrai, alongside Mr. Supoj Na Nongkhai, the Governor of Phang Nga Province, PSU executives, media representatives come together in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, marking the inception of a collaboration in promoting health and wellness between PSU and Star Home Beach Resort Co., Ltd. to develop academic excellence, pioneering research, and innovation within the La Vita Sana into a Health and Wellness Hub of Phang Nga Province.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niwat stated that the PSU - La Vita Sana project in Phang Nga Province as a beacon of inspiration and innovation, utilizing the potential of personnel from various fields. A standout contributor is the Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, playing a significant role in pioneering herbal innovations, building upon local wisdom and the country's traditional knowledge. Simultaneously, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences lends its expertise to establish herbal medicine production facilities that not only meet rigorous standards but also represent a harmonious blend of traditional Thai medicine and modern pharmaceutical technology. Their dedicated research efforts ensure the certification of product authenticity, while also spearheading initiatives to manage the organization's carbon footprint.
"I affirm that PSU is steadfast in its commitment to collaborate with La Vita Sana project. This collaboration will be beneficial for us all with a particular emphasis on enhancing the well-being of the public in Phang Nga Province as this commitment aligns with the university's principle that ‘Our Soul is for the Benefit of Mankind’”.
The PSU – La Vita Sana project stands as a visionary initiative led by PSU, the Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Faculty of Science in collaboration with Star Home Beach Resort Co., Ltd. The project is strategically designed to develop academic services, research, foster innovations within the La Vita Sana to serve as a beacon for promoting health services in Phang Nga Province. The project encompasses the management and operation of a low-risk herbal product manufacturing, research and development of herbal products for health, and the provision of services through La Vita Sana's clinics, with wide-reaching distribution channels.
Additionally, the support is extended to other areas, contributing to the development of personnel and agriculturists, elevating the network for high-quality herbal health products from source to the end product. The project is poised to evolve into a comprehensive and reliable learning center, gaining national and international acclaim. The project caters to the health needs of both Thai and international patients, makes significant strides towards sustainable development.