On January 26, 2024, PSU Phuket Campus, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prathana Kannaovakun, Dean of the Faculty of International Studies, took part in the certification ceremony for GBAC STAR (Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR) at the Bangsaen Heritage Hotel in Chonburi Province. This ceremony occurred under the research and development project to elevating international health standards. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, a distinguished senator and former Minister of Tourism and Sports, delivered a speech emphasizing the invaluable benefits and profound significance of the GBAC STAR standard. This standard contributes significantly to advancing the SHA and SHA Plus standards.
The Thai prototype organizations that have participated in the GBAC STAR certification program were Phuket International Airport, Suuko Wellness & Spa Resort, Phuket, Nikorn Marine Tour Phuket, Bang Saen Heritage Convention Center in Chonburi, Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld in Bangkok and Nai Lert Park Heritage Home in Bangkok.
This collaborative effort signifies a dedicated commitment to international health standards, reinforcing PSU Phuket Campus's role in cultivating a safer and more secure global landscape.
The project is under the leadership of Ms. Nuansamorn Ounhaprateep and her dedicated team, the project conducted in collaboration with PSU Phuket Campus, the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) and the Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC). The project aims to enhances Phuket's standards and safety in its tourist destinations which prioritizes international health standards and meets the needs and safety expectations of tourists with the evolving lifestyle of the ‘Next Normal’. The participating exemplary businesses certified with the GBAC STAR standard include Patong Bay Hill Resort, Tiger Muay Thai, and Koh Yao Yai.
