Pratchawin Somsak

Consultant in Sustainable Development, ESG Audits, and Research
Providing consultancy services to both international and national organizations in the fields of research, project design, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) audits across Southeast Asia.

Key Consulting Projects and Responsibilities:

• Sustainable Development & Innovation Education: Provide teaching and mentorship to undergraduate students within Sustainable Development and Innovation programs, fostering the next generation of leaders in sustainability.
• Corporate Climate Strategy: Conducted in-depth research on Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets and supported corporate clients in their commitment to achieving net-zero scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Promoted agroforestry as a key strategy for carbon sequestration.
• Ethical Competence in SMEs: Leading a research project on the ethical competencies of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on understanding the factors that influence ethical decision-making within the sector.
• Climate Change & Human Mobility: Spearheaded participatory research for the AXA Research Fund and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on the study "Where the Rain Falls: Climate Change, Hunger, and Human Mobility" (Rainfalls), examining the intersection of climate-induced displacement and food security.
• Agroforestry and Regenerative Agriculture: Led the development of agroforestry projects in collaboration with SET, the Department of Forestry, and the Community Forest Alliance, while also promoting regenerative agriculture practices to restore ecosystems and enhance food security.
• Promoting Regenerative Food Systems: Worked on building a regenerative food brand for local farmers, helping them market sustainable and organic agricultural products through innovative branding strategies.
• Green Farmers' Market in Pai: Established a Green Farmers' Market in Pai, aimed at connecting local farmers with eco-conscious consumers and promoting sustainable farming practices.
• Development of PGS for Pai Organic Network: Developed and implemented Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) for the Pai Organic Network, helping small-scale organic farmers gain certification and access to sustainable markets.
• Community Social Enterprise: Founded a community social enterprise in Phrae, Thailand, aimed at enhancing the sustainable livelihoods of local farmers and OTOP (One Tambon One Product) makers through capacity-building and market access.
• Community-Based Tourism: Served as a key resource person, offering advisory services for Community-Based Tourism (CBT) initiatives across the Eastern Lanna region, including Phrae, Nan, Phayao, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, fostering sustainable tourism models that benefit local communities.
• Gastronomy Tourism Advisory: Acted as an advisor for the Thailand Tourism Authority’s (TAT) Gastronomy Tourism project, with a focus on promoting organic and low-carbon tourism initiatives.

• Business Development for Pracharat Economic Policy: Led business development initiatives to promote the new Pracharat (“People’s State”) economic policy, aimed at increasing income opportunities for local residents by focusing on key sectors: agriculture, transformation, and tourism.
• Pracharat Raksamakkee Committee Engagement: Actively participated in the Pracharat Raksamakkee (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Enterprise for Society) conferences, contributing to discussions at both the local and national levels on strategies for community and economic development.
• Farmer Education and Community Product Development: Educated farmers on converting agricultural produce into value-added community products while facilitating the development of tourism-driven communities. Supported farmers in accessing markets for their products and provided ongoing information and resources to help them thrive.
• Public-Private Sector Collaboration for Rural Development: Collaborated with both public and private sectors to improve the livelihoods of farmers and OTOP makers, helping enhance their market access and quality of life through sustainable development initiatives.

PTT Business Services Alliance Co., Ltd. (CSR Department, PTT Public Company Limited)
Field Team Leader, Sirinart Rajini Ecosystem Learning Center, Pran Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan

• Appointed by PTT to lead and manage operations at the Sirinart Rajini Ecosystem Learning Center, a flagship CSR project focused on environmental conservation.
• Supervised and motivated a team of 11 personnel to deliver CSR initiatives and foster collaboration with project partners.
• Ensured seamless coordination with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation to execute conservation activities effectively.
• Planned and executed public awareness campaigns to promote mangrove ecosystem conservation and coastal biodiversity protection.
• Developed and implemented innovative internal communication strategies to support key strategic objectives and enhance employee engagement.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with media outlets, handling inquiries and proactively managing media relations.
• Managed public relations channels, including social media, to engage target audiences and uphold the company's corporate image and identity.
• Advised senior management on media strategies, industry trends, and emerging opportunities relevant to CSR and corporate communications.
• Supported the development of PTT’s Corporate Affairs Report and the annual SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) report concerning CSR initiatives.am.

Managed strategic planning and operations for a CSR project in Chiang Rai, ensuring marginalized and stateless children access health and sexuality education. Facilitated capacity building for 400 educators on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), fostered partnerships with child rights organizations, and represented the organization in conferences and donor meetings.

Supported the Program Manager in strategic planning and implementation of Norwegian Church Aid's country programs, overseeing progress reporting, budget management, capacity building for local partners, and developing communication materials while representing the organization in network meetings and conferences.

Developed and led strategic initiatives for ActionAid Thailand's Youth Program, coordinating international campaigns, mobilizing corporate resources, producing communication materials, and building youth capacity on the Rights-Based Approach while engaging in policy forums on key social issues.