A team of researchers from Thailand consisting of three individuals and a photographer embarked on a journey to conduct research at the Antarctic, marking them as the first Thai team to conduct research at the southernmost point of the Earth in 11 years (previously in 2014).
This expedition falls under the “Royal Endorsement Polar Research Project, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun” initiative by the “Foundation of Information Technology for Polar Research, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun” in collaboration with the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC), allowing Thai researchers to conduct research at the Great Wall Station in China.
The Thai team of four includes:
– Associate Professor Dr. Suchana Chavanich from the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University (previously conducted research at the Antarctic in 2019 and 2014, making this the third time).
– Assistant Professor Dr. Sujaree Burikul from the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University.
– Mr. Niphat Pinnapradap, Research Assistant from the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, Burapha University.
– Mr. Phakinai Yimjaroen, Photographer from Siam Society.
The research team will spend 28 days at the Antarctic (January 29 to February 28, 2025), studying the impact of marine debris, microplastics, and climate change on marine life and marine ecosystems.
Preliminary surveys revealed significant ice melt and disappearance in various areas of the Antarctic compared to the Thai team’s previous surveys 11 years ago. Air pollution measurements showed that the Antarctic air remains significantly cleaner compared to other parts of the world.
Source: Chulalongkorn University, Chulalongkorn University
TLDR: Thai research team embarks on a journey to the Antarctic for a 28-day research expedition, studying marine debris, microplastics, and climate change impact on marine ecosystems. Preliminary findings show significant ice melt and cleaner air quality in the Antarctic.
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