I wish to express my heartfelt congratulations to you upon the launching of the Consortium for Country and Area Studies (CCAS) on April 29, 2022. This international academic network is indeed in agreement with the rapidly changing world in which knowledge and wisdom of scholars are sought after. New and existing theories, methodology, and approaches, which are crucial to human progress and global advancement, must be explored and experimented to better overcome current threats and address new challenges. The CCAS will not only help strengthen collaboration among international academia but also enable our world to be a new-normal society of unity and excellence. Please accept my very best wishes for the success of the CCAS in years to come.

Best wishes,

Prapin Manomaivibool, Ph.D.

Fellow, The Royal Society of Thailand