On February 15, 2025, at Wang Tai Hotel, Surat Thani Province,

the Thai Frozen Foods Association (TFFA), represented by Mr. Anucha Techanitisawad (President), Mr. Peerasak Boonmeechote (Vice President), Mr. Chupong Luesukprasert (Secretary General), Mr. Nakorn Hankaivilai (Executive Committee Member), Ms. Nareerat Janthong (Deputy Director), and Ms. Wasana Trangjaijing (Association Staff), attended the 34th Thai Shrimp Day event.

The event was graciously opened by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalor Limsuwan and was organized by the Surat Thani Shrimp Farmers Club.

The Association’s board members also participated as panel speakers in the seminar on the topic:

"What shrimp size and specifications best meet the needs of cold storage processors?"

Other interesting topics included:

Post-larvae (PL) development strategies in 2025 to overcome challenges (breeding improvement)

How to screen PL at the farm?

Attendees could join the following seminar sessions:

1. Seminar: What Shrimp Size and Specifications Appeal to Cold Storage Processors?

Speakers:

Mr. Peerasak Boonmeechote (CEO, Thai Union Feedmill PCL)

Mr. Chupong Luesukprasert (Chairman, Marine Gold Products Co., Ltd.)

Mr. Nakorn Hankaivilai (Deputy Managing Director, Thai Royal Frozen Food Co., Ltd.)

Mr. Satasap Viriyananthawanish (Managing Director, Marinos Global Co., Ltd.)

Mr. Kang Fu (Managing Director, Tame Seafood Co., Ltd.)

Seminar video link: https://fb.watch/xSCjSzRZmx/

2. Post-larvae Development in 2025 (Breeding Improvement)

Speaker: Mr. Sutham Chusuk (Senior Deputy Managing Director, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited)

Seminar video link: https://fb.watch/xSClOZkIhW/

3. How to Screen and Select PL at the Farm?

Speaker: Dr. Kalayarn Srithanyaluckna-Daengtib

Seminar video link: https://fb.watch/xSCo3tjqX3/

4. How to Produce PL That Meet Farmers’ Needs in 2025

Speakers:

Mr. Samart Sawaengudomporn (CPF)

Technical Team from SyAqua Siam Co., Ltd.

Mr. Phongsan Satitsilp (Founder, Thai Pacific Farm)

Mr. Kamron Waikrutha (East Asia Aquaculture Co., Ltd. – Burapa Farm)

Mr. Chaicharoen Limcharoen (YHLF Biotech Thailand)

Technical Team from American Penaeid Inc. (API)

Seminar video link: https://fb.watch/xSCsE_wxsx/

5. Solving Residue Issues in Shrimp Farming

Speaker: Dr. Surasak Dilokkiat, Surat Thani Shrimp Farmers Club

Seminar video link: https://fb.watch/xSCxKAPSDG/

Congratulations to the 2025 "Golden Shrimp Award" Recipients

This year, TFFA extends its heartfelt congratulations to two distinguished individuals who received the 2025 Golden Shrimp Award, presented by the Thai Marine Shrimp Farmers Association and Surat Thani Shrimp Farmers Club. This honorary award is presented to individuals or organizations whose continuous contributions to the Thai shrimp industry have gained widespread recognition.

Recipient 1:

Mr. Chupong Luesukprasert (TFFA Secretary General and Managing Director, Marine Gold Products Co., Ltd.)

Recipient 2:

Dr. Kalayarn Srithanyaluckna-Daengtib (Senior Researcher, Aquatic Animal Health Research Team, Integrated Biotechnology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalor Limsuwan had the honor of presenting the awards.

Note: Video clips courtesy of KUNG THAI newspaper.

Prepared by: Academic Division