Sorawisit is a doctoral student in Integrated Tourism and Hospitality Management at the Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand, where he holds the Partial III Scholarship. He entered the doctoral program in 2026, having completed his Master of Management in Integrated Tourism and Hospitality Management at the same graduate school earlier that year, supported by the Partial II Scholarship awarded for academic excellence and research potential. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, with a minor in Psychology.
Alongside his academic pursuits, Sorawisit serves as an adjunct lecturer at the Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI), an autonomous higher-education institute in Dusit, Bangkok, where he teaches English Communication Skills within the general-education program. His academic interests include sustainable tourism development, community-based tourism, destination branding, tourism soft power, and tourism policy in the ASEAN region. His published research examines service quality and revisit intention among Thai family tourists, and community-led approaches to spiritual tourism development. He has carried out community-based tourism fieldwork with community enterprises in Bangkok during his graduate studies at NIDA, and has served in event coordination and operational roles at multiple national and international academic conferences.
Education
Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
- Admitted to the doctoral program in 2026 and supported by the Partial III Scholarship.
- Research interests: sustainable tourism development, community-based tourism, destination branding, and tourism soft power in the ASEAN region.
Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
- Recipient of the Partial II Scholarship for academic excellence and research potential.
- Core studies: tourism policy, destination management, hospitality strategy, sustainable tourism development, and tourism research methodology.
- Academic writing samples and research work available upon request.
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
- Major: English | Minor: Psychology
- Courses taken include Semantics, English for Business, and Social Psychology.
Teaching Experience
Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI), Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
- Teaching English Communication Skills, a general-education course for undergraduate students.
- Designing lessons, learning materials, and assessments aligned with the course's learning outcomes for spoken and written English communication.
Publications
Totharong, S., & Monpanthong, P. (2026). Service quality development to enhance revisit intention among Thai family tourists at water park hotels in Pattaya City, Chonburi province. International Thai Tourism Journal, 22(2).
Totharong, S. (2026). Community-Based Strategies for Spiritual Tourism Development: A Case Study of Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine, Saphan Luang. Sripatum Chonburi Academic Journal, 22(2).
Scholarships & Awards
Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
- Awarded in support of doctoral study in the integrated tourism and hospitality management program.
Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
- Awarded for academic excellence and research potential in the graduate tourism management program.
Academic & Community Engagement
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand — the annual academic and industry showcase of GSTM, themed “Smart Tourism and Soft Power Synergies: Advancing Sustainable Development through Cross-Sector Collaboration”
- Managed presentation flow and on-site coordination during peak event hours.
- Supported the organization of the National Quiz Competition in Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation and the GSTM NIDA Innovation Award for sustainable tourism products.
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand — training program developing cultural coaches for sustainable urban development through place-based, cross-disciplinary learning aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Provided operational support across a week-long high-level international training program attended by participants from multiple sectors.
- Cooperated with program coordinators to ensure seamless delivery of a complex, multi-module schedule.
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand — themed “Collaboration for Sustainable Development in the Intelligent Age: Paving the Way for Solutions to New Global Challenges”
- Coordinated timing and transitions for academic paper presentations by national and international scholars.
- Mediated between international presenters and conference organizers to ensure orderly session management.
- Facilitated communication across language and disciplinary boundaries in a high-profile multilateral academic setting.
Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand — a Government Savings Bank program pairing university students with community enterprises to develop local products and services
- Engaged in graduate-level community-based sustainable tourism planning as part of the NIDA Tourism Management program.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders on tourism product development, quality control, and destination branding.
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand — annual recognition ceremony and inter-university academic competition organized by GSTM
- Supported on-site operations and ensured reliable event coordination throughout the full-day ceremony.
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
- Managed participant registration and oversaw on-site enquiries for international delegates.
- Cooperated with the conference organizing team to maintain accurate participant records and ensure a welcoming experience for attendees from abroad.
Bangkok, Thailand
- Spearheaded leadership development initiatives and community-building activities for youth leaders across Southeast Asia.
- Managed chapter operations and coordinated team efforts to empower the next generation of regional leaders.
Internship
Foreign Office, The Government Public Relations Department, Office of the Prime Minister, Government of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
- Researched Thai gastronomic traditions to support national cultural diplomacy and soft power initiatives, with direct relevance to gastronomy tourism and destination branding.
- Authored promotional content highlighting the cultural and tourism significance of Thai culinary heritage for domestic and international audiences.
- Coordinated public events and campaigns highlighting Thailand's culinary diversity.