Among the MSU-Maguindanao faculty participants were Dr. Saima S. Maulana, Assoc. Prof. Bai Putri Morayah Amil, Dr. Alimodin M. Hassan, and Dr. Princess Sheryn Mamucao. They were joined by Diploma in WPS students Gina Zorayda I. Tiamwatt, Jasmine B. Tolentino, and Rene Gandeza Jr., along with representatives from various institutions, including Mar-Udzna A. Sawadi, Dermayna A. Jamar, Al-Raffy A. Harun, Aisah P. Solaiman, Raisah C. Cayoga-Mocsin, Fatima Dianne T. Alih, Elene Mae Allanic, and Atty. Mohammad Muktadir Ahmad Estrella.

A major highlight of the program was the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between MSU-Maguindanao and leading Thai institutions, including Thammasat University and Prince of Songkla University, strengthening academic cooperation in peace and conflict studies.

The visit began at Thammasat University with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonlert Visetpricha, Thammasat University, led by its Rector, Professor Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn, and represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonlert Visetpricha, Dean of the Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology , and a dialogue session featuring distinguished speakers such as Khun Angkhana Neelapaijit, Ms. Gaelle Demolis Ebassa, Dr. Suphatmet Yunyasit, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Duanghathai Buranacharoenkij and Group Captain Orapim Pakdeesongkram shared insights on governance, gender, and peace and security.

In Chiang Rai, sessions led by Ms. Nunnaree Luangmoi and Ms. Marisa Yapengu focused on addressing gender-based violence and strengthening local women’s movements.

At Prince of Songkla University, sessions were facilitated by an assistant. Prof. Dr. Kusuma Kooyai, Aj. Thammasat Sotthibandhu, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Rungrawee Chalermsripinyorat emphasized the integration of WPS into regional peace and conflict studies. Further discussions in Pattani featured Asst. Prof. Dr. Yasmin Sattar and Mrs. Soraya Jamjuree, highlighting women’s networks and local resilience. Community engagement activities were also led by Ms. Rahanee Da-oh, focusing on empowering women through grassroots initiatives.

Their learning visits ended in Yala with a roundtable discussion on women’s peacebuilding and inclusive governance, featuring Wannakanok Pohitaedaoh, Miss Chutapan Phaisanjaroenvong, Pateemoh Pohitaedoh, and Anchana Hemmina, moderated by Saifuddeen Salaeh.

The learning exchange deepened regional understanding of WPS and empowered participants to contribute to more inclusive and resilient peacebuilding efforts in their respective communities.