Asst. Prof. Dr. Ratchaphon Samphutthanont, Director of the AiroTEC, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, was invited by the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Republic of Korea, to attend the Pandora Global Network (PGN) and Pandora Asia Network (PAN) Joint Workshop, held from 10–12 November 2025 at Voco Seoul Myeongdong, Seoul.

The workshop was organized through the collaboration of leading international environmental and space agencies from the United States and the European Union, including NASA, ESA, SciGlob, LuftBlick, the U.S. EPA, and EUMETSAT. The event aimed to strengthen global cooperation in atmospheric composition monitoring through the use of the Pandora Spectrometer and the integration of multi-satellite observations. It also served as an important platform for exchanging atmospheric science knowledge among experts across Asia and beyond. The workshop focused on three main objectives: 1.Sharing experiences in Pandora instrument operation and data acquisition 2.Discussing approaches to enhance the performance of the Pandora system 3.Presenting and exchanging research findings on air quality using Pandora and satellite data.

This year, three representatives from Thailand working in air quality, environmental science, and atmospheric research were invited to participate: 1.Asst. Prof. Dr. Ratchaphon Samphutthanont, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, who presented “Pandora Thailand Network (PTN): International Collaboration for Air Quality Monitoring through the Integration of Ground-Based and Satellite Observations”, highlighting the development of Thailand’s Pandora network and its international collaborations. 2. Mr. Teansiri Moolchan, Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), who presented “Current Status and Utilization of the Pandora System in Thailand”, providing updates on Pandora installations nationwide and their applications for air quality monitoring. 3. Asst. Prof. Dr. Korntip Tohsing, Silpakorn University, who presented “Ground-based Observation of Aerosol Optical Depth in Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom, Thailand”, offering insights into detailed AOD measurements in central Thailand.

AiroTEC’s participation in this workshop marks a significant step forward in advancing air quality expertise through collaboration with global and regional networks of scientists. The knowledge gained from this engagement will contribute to strengthening air quality monitoring systems and supporting research development in Thailand.