FAVA in VCAC 2026, 11-13 November, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand

Prof. Dr. Achariya Sailasuta, Chair of ASEAN Veterinary Statutory Body Network, AVSBN and Director of FAVA office, Bangkok, attended the 15th Veterinary Council Annual Conference 2026, VCAC 2026, in the theme of Global Goal, Local Souls, Strengthening Veterinary Tomorrow” organized by Veterinary Council of Thailand, VCT, during 11-13 November, 2026, Impact Forum, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. In the conference, Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation was the keynote lecture in the opening ceremony on the direction of the science and technology in Thailand and Prof. Achariya Sailasuta presented the lecture on “AVSBN: Challenges and Opportunities on the Veterinary Profession in AEC”. The lecture provided with a valuable opportunity to the VCT contributing to veterinary profession on the success of setting the veterinary education accreditation standard in the Southeast Asia Region by the collaboration between AVSBN and Southeast Asian Veterinary School Associations, SEAVSA, https://theanimalecho.woah.org/en/regional-accreditation-in-southeast-asia-from-standards-to-impact/

In addition, FAVA had exchange views with veterinary leaders, VCT members researchers, representatives of the animal health industry on the current topic for veterinarians on work force development i.e. Veterinary Paraprofessional, VPP in Thailand, International Veterinary Education Accreditation Standard, Veterinary College of Specialties, Veterinary Continuing Education etc. FAVA will contribute to the veterinary profession as a sustainable promotor of the veterinary profession in the region. https://www.favamember.org/