On November 21, 2023, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy held a seminar on 2 topics: “Future Military Innovation Direction” and “Climate Security” at Room 206, History Division, Education Section, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. Nakhon Nayok Province which was held within the event “Chulalongkorn Royal Military Academy Academic Exhibition 2023” held between 20-21 November 2023.

Major General Associate Professor Dr. Peeraphon Songnui, Deputy Commander Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy said “This seminar is to make our students aware of the significant and accelerating pace of global change. The entire academic circle of education or military academic circles It is necessary to be aware of these things in order to cope effectively. Because this is the first time a seminar has been held. We hope that next time we will receive even more cooperation from outside institutions. There is also a need for teachers to continue to cooperate in the future.”

Major General, Assistant Professor Manat Thanawanon, Director of the Education Division Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Discusses the purpose of organizing the seminar which is based on awareness of technological change. Military innovation and climate issues that results in impacts on resources and living things Therefore, we cooperate with educational institutions. Organize a seminar to transfer academic experience and knowledge to cadets. Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy

“The Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Academic Exhibition” is a platform for exchanging knowledge on research and innovation for teachers and cadets. To be able to apply further in military and security research. There are works on display from various universities along with works from the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. which is held annually

The discussion topic “Future direction of military innovation” was honored by highly qualified speakers in the field of academic education, including:

• Associate Professor Dr. Udomkiat Nonthakaew, Faculty of Engineering King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
• Associate Professor Dr. Pitchaya Ratchadawong, Faculty of Engineering Chulalongkorn University
• Assistant Professor Dr. Panyawit Wangyao, Faculty of Engineering Chulalongkorn University
• Colonel, Assistant Professor Dr. Natthaporn Nuttayasakul, Department of Civil Engineering Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy

Moderated by Colonel Professor Dr. Suwimon Seniwong Na Ayutthaya, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Under the education department Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy

Associate Professor Dr. Udomkiat Nonthakaew has defined ‘innovation’ as an invention that enters the process of being used, grown, and circulated in a systematic way. Users are the ones who make innovation grow. Because humans have endless needs. And developers must have an understanding of users in order to develop according to their needs. which in terms of the army Weapon developers are often not soldiers. Therefore, users (soldiers) must be the ones who come in and report their needs to the developer. in order to come out as a work that can be useful Through a process of thinking and developing continuously and for a long time. Therefore it will be an innovation that truly meets the needs of users.

In terms of policy for producing innovation and technology Associate Professor Dr. Pitchaya Ratchadawong said, “Universities across the country are facing serious challenges. Previously, there was development of innovation work in the general civilian sector. But in the military sector, that is different. Innovation requirements must be unique and confidential. and cannot publish information This is something that most researchers do not want to develop. But these innovative works are important at the national level. If we continue to develop When there is a problem, we can use it immediately. In my view, every army’s battle plan must be consistent and there must be someone who understands technology as an intermediary in coordination. Soldiers must see themselves as Power Users who know their needs and can communicate or provide useful feedback to developers.”

Chulalongkorn University and Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Has created academic cooperation Organize a Master of Engineering program Department of Defense Engineering and Technology Faculty of Engineering Chulalongkorn University To meet the needs of the nation To bring research knowledge and innovation related to technology and equipment for national defense. Which consists of 7 subjects as follows:

• Subject: Civil Engineering and Explosives
• Subject: Electrical Engineering for National Defense
• Subject: Mechanical Engineering for National Defense
• Subject: Environmental Engineering for National Defense
• Subject: Metallurgical Engineering for National Defense
• Computer Engineering for National Defense
• Nuclear Engineering for National Defense