On 8 January 2026, the Thai Frozen Foods Association, led by Mr. Teerat Cheawthavee, Advisor to the Subcommittee, Ms. Saowanee Khamphaeng, Director of the Association, Ms. Nareerat Chanthong, Deputy Director of the Association, and Ms. Phonrawan Talawat, FIP Project Manager, met with representatives of the Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA) — Ms. Chanphen Boonthong and Mr. Atinisop Tamnantong, Senior Analysts — to discuss the procedures for applying for research funding for the Blue Swimming Crab FIP project at Meeting Room 1, Building 2, Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA).