Budsaya Khunakornsawad

• Strong passion for waste management, particularly plastic waste,plastic pollution in the ocean, environmental conservation and circular economy
• Creating initiatives, projects, partnerships, and advocacy campaigns through the examination of issues within civil society networks, leveraging local resources, and seeking support from external organizations.
• Working with communities and developing community capacity to create change.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Car driving license.

1. International Training ,Visiting, Conference Participation

1.1 "Becoming an Advocate for Social Change" Training

· Conducted by : Youth Action Zone network staff

· Organizer: Action Aid UK

· Facilitator: Action Aid Thailand

· Duration: 2004

· Description: Participated in training focused on advocacy skills for social change.

1.2 “International Visitor Leadership Program on “State and Local Governments “

· Conducted by : Office of International Visitors

· Organizer: United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

· Duration: August 5 -23, 2013

- Description: "Observe, study, and learn about local governance and the government, policy-making, and cooperation between the government and local networks in addressing issues related to both the government sector and local networks in the United States."

1.3 "World Social Forum, Mumbi, India, 2013 "

1.4 "World Social Forum, Hyderabad, India, 2003"

Description: Participated in the movement addressing poverty and inequality with the global civil society

1. Experience in media engagement

1.1 Documentary Series: 'Power Distribution: Voices from the Locals' aired on February 12, 2015, on ThaiPBS Channel."

Fanpage: 'Power Distribution: Voices from the Locals

1.2 C-site news report: Dental students from Chiang Mai University visit local plastic brick-making activity.

Description: Authored news articles and reports on the plastic brick-making initiative across various communication channels, including news broadcasts and online social media posts.

Outcome: Developed content and visuals for dissemination through various media to raise awareness and understanding of waste reduction efforts.

1.3 To appear in the media

• C-Site Reporter "Bricks made from plastic waste" on Thaipbs channel, March 7, 2020
• C-Site Reporter "Community Waste Management Volunteer" on Thaipbs channel, February 2, 2021
• "Tuen TravelThailand : Deadly dust crisis in the northern region" on Tuenchannel, March 3, 2021

References available upon request.

1. Mr. Chatchawal Thongdeelert

- Position: Chairman of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administration

- Phone: 081-5308512

2. Miss Surirat Trirakkha Positions:
- Position: Former Executive Director of the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (TPBS)

- Position: Vice Chairman of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administration

- Phone: 081-7165927