On November 2, 2026, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalat Santivarangkna, Director of the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU), attended the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mahidol University and the Nakhon Sawan Chamber of Commerce for the MAWell (Mahidol Wellness Community) initiative. Held at the Office of the President, Mahidol University, Salaya, the collaboration aims to connect the university’s multidisciplinary expertise with the business sector and society to promote wellness and create new opportunities in Thailand’s wellness economy.
During the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalat delivered a talk on the role of healthy food in promoting wellness, highlighting the importance of healthy eating and dietary behavior modification. His presentation underscored how nutrition science can translate scientific knowledge into practical approaches to better health and open new opportunities in Thailand’s wellness sector.
Through MAWell, Mahidol University combines academic expertise with private-sector capabilities to advance well-being and create social and economic value. Concurrently, INMU contributes its expertise in food and nutrition to support the sustainable growth of Thailand’s wellness economy
