Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand: Dr. Manh Hung Do, supported by Adj. Nopporn Tantisirin and his team, Mr. Philipp Albert and Dr. Kasem Kunasri, conducted the training of 36 enumerators from 14.-18.09.2026, followed by a short exam and a 2 days field testing. The training session at the Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU) was opened by Vice President Prof. Dr. Tuantong Jutagate. In addition, a training session for sub-team leaders was conducted on 18.09. to introduce the procedure of checking the questionnaire right in the field before uploading and explain the village head questionnaire. Furthermore, a 1 day online training for data checking assistants was implemented to re-cap the previous training and further explain the checking procedure. On 21.09.2026, the team started the actual surveys in the three provinces Nakhon Phanom, Ubon Ratchathani and Buriram. The surveys are expected to be finalized by the end of October/early November.
