On Wednesday, 3 September 2025, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized an excursion to Bangrong Community in northeast Phuket. A total of 38 participants -including international and Thai students, together with IAC staff - joined the trip to experience Bangrong’s Community-Based Tourism (CBT) model and learn more about the local way of life in Phuket.. The program began with a Batik handbag painting activity using patterns rooted in Peranakan culture, with pan