Pimpimon Kaewmanee
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright Exchange which brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing countries to the United States for a year of study, professional development, and networking.
Humphrey Fellows
Hamis Elgabry, Egypt
Raneem Asif, Pakistan
Alpha Balde, Guinea
Rohmena Chung, Guyana
Marcelo Collahuazo, Ecuador
Hyekyung Jung, South Korea
Pimpimon Kaewmanee, Thailand
Elyin Loaisiga, Nicaragua
Dilafruz Mamadjonova, Tajikistan
Nely Stephanie Nasir, Malaysia
Jimmy Ndihokubwayo, Burundi
Sinuon Va, Cambodia
Pimpimon Kaewmanee
Thailand
Pimpimon Kaewmanee is a Lecturer and Head of the Economics Department at Maejo University in Chiang Mai. In this role, she coordinates projects that focus on community development and agricultural reform. Her two most recent projects relate to transforming the agricultural system of Thailand and moving away from a reliance on deforestation toward more sustainable agroforestry. During her Humphrey Fellowship, she intends to learn about natural resource assessment, enhance her communication and negotiation skills in English, and develop strategies for coordinating with environmental agencies. Her ultimate goal is to work toward sustainable agriculture through reforestation and quality of life improvement in Southeast Asia, especially Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Thailand.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – Kasetsart University in Bangkhen, Bangkok 1999
- Master’s Degree in Economics – Chiang Mai University in Muang, Chiang Mai 2009
- Doctorate Degree in Economics – Chiang Mai University in Muang, Chiang Mai 2013
Available to speak on topics including:
- The Agriculture System in Thailand
- A Case Study of Community Development in Thailand
- Subjective Wellbeing and Quality of life, Inner Peace and Poverty in Northern Thailand
- Participatory Action Research, Rural Rapid Appraisal
- Sufficiency Economy Philosophy
