Researcher Profile

Dr.Thamasak Yeemin

Position

- Lecturer , Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng University

- Head of Marine Biodiversity Research Group

- Deputy Director, Institute of Research and Development, Ramkhamahaeng University
Professionals

- Marine Biology and Coastal Resource Mangement

E-mail

thamasakyeemin@yahoo.com, thamasakyeemin@hotmail.com
Tel./Fax. Office : (66)2310-8415, 3195219 Ext. 244
Cell Phone: (66)8-1842-3056

Educational Background:

B.Sc. Marine Science Chulalongkorn University Thailand
M.Sc. Marine Biology Chulalongkorn University Thailand
M.Sc. Biology University of Ryukyus Japan
D.Sc. Marine Biology Kyushu university Japan
Diploma Management of Environment Natherlands Intstitute for Management The Natherlands
Experience:
  1991-1992

- researcher of the ASEAN-Australia Economic Cooperation Program on Marine Science Project: Living Coastal Resources                 
1992-present

- lecturer of Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University
- invited lecturer of Chulalongkorn University and King Mongkut Institute of Technology-Ladkrabang
1995-1998    

- chairman of the committee of graduate study on biology, Ramkhamhaeng  University
- committee of the JSPS-NRCT Cooperation on Marine Science
1996-present  - co-ordinator of the Universities Science and Engineering Education Project (Loan to reequip science and engineering laboratories from the World Bank)
2000 -present - Deputy Director of the Institute of International Studies of Ramkhamhaeng University
2002-present 

- Coordinator, UNEP/GEF Project on Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand-Coral Reefs, Thailand

2004-present - Chairman, Regional Working Group on Coral Reefs for the UNEP/GEF Project
2007 - Deputy Director of the Research and Development Institute, Ramkhamhaeng University
Teaching Experiences: For Undergraduate courses:
  • Principle of Biology
  • Biology Laboratory
  • Animal Ecology
  • Ichthyology
  • Marine Ecology
  • Environmental Ecology
  • Environmental Ecology Laboratory
  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Biology Laboratory
  • Aquatic, Marine, Coastal Ecology and Environment
  • Aquatic, Marine, Coastal Ecology and Environment Laboratory
  • Oceanic Environmental
For Graduate courses:
  • Environmental Management
  • Thesis Advisor
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Marine Benthos
  • Coral Reef Ecosystem
  • Special Problem
Research paper:
  • Sakai, K., A. Snidvongs, T. Yeemin, M. Nishihira and K. Yamazato. 1986.  Distribution and community structure of hermatypic corals in the Sichang Islands, inner part of the Gulf of Thailand. Galaxea. 5(1): 27-74.
  • Yamazato, K. and T. Yeemin. 1986.  Preliminary study on the inter and intraspecific interactions among corals of Khang Khao Island, Sichang Island, Gulf of Thailand.  Galaxea 5(1): 163-174
  • Yeemin, T. and K. Yamazato. 1986.  Intra- and Interspecific interactions in a scleractinian genus Montipora.  Zoological Science 3:1106
  • Heyward, A., K. Yamazato, T. Yeemin and M. Minei. 1987.  Sexual reproduction of coral in Okinawa.  Galaxea 6: 331-343
  • Yeemin, T. and K. Yamazato. 1987.  Sexual reproduction in four sympatric species of the coral genus Montipora from Okinawa. Zoological Science 4: 1108
  • Yeemin, T., S. Nojima, and T. Kikuchi.  1990.  Sexual reproduction of the scleractinian coral, Montastrea valenciennesi, from a high- latitude coral community, southwest Japan.  Publ. Amakusa Mar. Biol. Lab. 10: 105-121
  • Chou, L. M., S. Sudara, V. Manthachitra, R. Moordee, A. Snidvongs and T. Yeemin. 1991.  Temporal variation in a coral reef community at Pattaya Bay, Gulf of Thailand. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment . 19: 295-307
  • Sudara, S., A. Sanitwongs, T. Yeemin, R. Moordee, S. Panutrakune, P. Suthanaluk and S. Nateekanjanaparp. 1991.  Study of the impact of sediment on growth of the coral Porites lutea in the Gulf of Thailand. In The Regional Symposium on Living Resources in Coastal Areas, edited by A.C. Alcala, 107-112. Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines.
  • Satumanatpan, S. and T. Yeemin. 1992.  Thai recruitment studies. In Workshop on coral and fish recruitment (Report Number 7), 61-64. Manila: ASEAN-Australia Marine Science Project: living Coastal Resources.
  • Sudara, S. T. Yeemin, S. Nateekanjanalarp, S. Satumanatpan, A. chamapun and S. Amornsakchai.  1992.  The impact of Typhoon Gay on coral communities of Tao Island, Gulf of Thailand.  In Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources Volume VI, edited by L. M. Chou, and C. R. Wilkinson, 69-75. Department of Zoology, National University of Singapore and National Science and Technology Board of Singapore, Singapore.
  • Sudara, S., T. Yeemin, S. Satumanatpun, S. Nateekanjanalarp and C. Sookchanulak.  1992.  Qualitative assessment of impacts from siltation on the coral communities around Koh Sak, Rayong Province. In Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources Volume VI, edited by L. M. Chou, and C. R. Wilkinson, 95-111. Department of Zoology, National University of Singapore and National Science and Technology Board of Singapore, Singapore.
  • Yeemin, T. and S. Sudara. 1992.  The role of coral recruitment in problems of coral reef development: a perspective view. In Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources Volume VI, edited by L. M. Chou, and C. R. Wilkinson, 15-25. Department of Zoology, National University of Singapore and National Science and Technology Board of Singapore, Singapore.
  • Yeemin, T., S. Sudara and S. Amornsakchai.  1992.  Distribution and abundance of juvenile corals at Pha-Ngan Island, Tao Island and Nang-Yuan Island. In Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources Volume VI, edited by L. M. Chou, and C. R. Wilkinson, 63-67. Department of Zoology, National University of Singapore and National Science and Technology Board of Singapore, Singapore.
  • Yeemin, T. 1993.  Some aspects of reproduction and recruitment of scleractinian coral in Pacific.  Proceeding of the VII Pacific Science Inter-Congress. Okinawa: University of the Ryukyus.
  • Sudara, S. and T. Yeemin.  1994.  Coral reef in Thai waters: Newest tourist attraction. In Third ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources Proceedings Volume I, edited by C. R. Wilkinson, S. Sudara and L. M. Chou, 89-97.  Townsville: Australian Institute of Marine Science. Australia.
  • Sudara, S., T. Yeemin and S. Amornsakchai.  1994.  Recruitment of Scleractinian corals at Pha-Ngan Island, Gulf of Thailand: and experimental approach. In Third ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources Volume 2, edited by S. Sudara, C. R. Wilkinson, and L. M. Chou, 149-155. Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Yeemin, T., S. Sudara and A. Chamapun. 1994.  A quantitative study of the scleractinian coral communities of Tao Island, Gulf of Thailand. In Third ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources Volume 2, edited by S. Sudara, C. R. Wilkinson, and L. M. Chou, 149-155. Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Yeemin, T. 1995. Coral recruitment: the proper way for coral reef rehabilitation. In JSPS-VCC Joint Seminar on Marine Science, edited by M. S. Zaki, M. Terazaki, M. A. Ambak, and M. S. Shahreza, 87-91. Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Ruengsawang, N. and T. Yeemin. 1997. Long-term changes of distribution and abundance of a sea urchin, Diadema setosum, in coral communities of Khang Khao Island, inner Gulf of Thailand. In The 8th JSPS Joint Seminar on Marine Science: Marine Conservation and Resource Rehabilitation, edited by S. Sudara, 215-220. Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Sudara, S. and T. Yeemin. 1997. Status of coral reefs in Thailand. In Status of Coral Reefs in the Pacific, edited by R. W. Grigg and C. Birkeland, 135-144. Sea Grant College Program, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawaii, Hawaii.
  • Yeemin, T., J. Milinthalek, J. Buaruang, S. Tongumpon and S. Pairagsa. 1997. Heavy metal concentrations in gonads of a sea urchin, Diadema setosum, from coral communities of Khang Khao Island in the Inner Gulf of Thailand. In The 8th JSPS Joint Seminar on Marine Science: Marine Conservation and Resource Rehabilitation, edited by S. Sudara, 221-226. Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Asa, S., T. Yeemin, N. Ruengsawang and N. Chaitanawisuti. 1998. Ecology of a marine sponge, Halicona cf. coerulescens from coral communities in the Gulf of Thailand. In The 9th JSPS Joint Seminar on Marine and Fisheries Sciences, edited by K. S. Ono, pp. 157-163.
  • Ruengsawang, N., and T. Yeemin. 1998. Preliminary study on bioerosion by a sea urchin, Diadema setosum, in coral communities at Khang Khao Island, the Inner Gulf of Thailand. In The 9th JSPS Joint Seminar on Marine Science: Marine and Fisheries Sciences, edited by K. S. Ono, pp. 323-328.
  • Yeemin, T., N. Ruengsawang and S. Sudara. 1999. Coral reef ecosystem in Thailand. In Proceedings of the 1st Korea-Thailand Joint Workshop on Comparison of Coastal Environment: Korea-Thailand, Seoul, Korea, eds. C. Koh, 30-41. Seoul: Seoul National University.
  • Nojima, S. And T. Yeemin. 1999. Community structure and vertical distribution of hermatypic corals in non-coral-reef area. In Okutani, T., S. Ota and R. Ueshima (eds.): Updated Progress in Aquatic Invertebrate Zoology, pp. 41-56. Tokai Univ. Press, Tokyo.
  • Asa, S., T. Yeemin, N. Chaitanawisuti  and A. Kritsanapuntu.  2000. Reproductive ecology of a marine sponge, Petrosia  sp. (new species), from coral communities in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at The 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, 23-27 October 2000 : Bali, Indonesia.
  • Buaruang, J., T. Yeemin, J. Milindalekha, S. Tongumpon, S. Pairagsa and S. Tangkittikasem.  2000. Heavy metal concentrations in benthic animals from coral communities in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at The 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, 23-27 October 2000 : Bali, Indonesia.
  • Nopchinwong, P. and T. Yeemin. 2000. Effect of the coral bleaching phenomenon in 1998 on gametogenesis of a soft coral, Cladiella  sp. in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at The 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, 23-27 October 2000 : Bali, Indonesia.
  • Ruengsawang, N. and T. Yeemin. 2000.  Bioerosion caused by grazing activities on coral communities in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at The 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, 23-27 October 2000: Bali, Indonesia.
  • Yeemin, T. 2000. Patterns of coral recruitment in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at The 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, 23-27 October 2000 : Bali, Indonesia.
  • Yeemin, T., J. Buaruang, P. Nopchinwong, S. Asa and N. Ruengsawang. 2000. Sexual reproduction of two different population structures of Acropora hyacinthus in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at The 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, 23-27 October 2000 : Bali, Indonesia.
  • Kritsanapuntu, S., N. Chaitanawisuti, T. Yeemin and S. Putchakarn. 2001. First investigation on biodiversity of marine sponges associated with reef coral habitats in the Eastern Gulf of Thailand. Asian Marine Science. 18: 105-115.
  • Kritsanapuntu, S., N. Chaitanawisuti and T. Yeemin. 2001. A survey of the abundance and distribution patterns of the spherical sponge, Cinachyrella australiensis Carter 1886 on an intertidal rocky beach at Sichang Island, inner part of the Eastern Gulf of Thailand. Asian Marine Science. 18: 163-170.
  • Yeemin, T., S. Sudara, N. Krairapanond, C. Silsoonthorn, N. Ruengsawang and S. Asa.. 2001. International Coral Reef Initiative Country Report: Thailand. Regional ICRI Workshop for East Asia, Cebu, Philippines, 21 pp.
  • Yeemin, T., N. Ruengsawang and J. Buaruang. 2001 Coral reef management strategy Policies in Thailand : lessons learn for a decade. Paper presented at The 5th International Conference on the Environmental management of Enclosed Coastal Seas, November 19-22, 2001: Kobe, Japan
  • Chodthanom, T., T. Yeemin S. Panutrakul and N. W. Harvey.  2002. Retrospective study of heavy accumulation in the Inner Gulf of Thailand by using skeleton of a coral, Porites lutea.  Poster presented at the 28th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand, October 24-26, 2002: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Pettongma, R., W. Phongsri, W. Pantaewee, P. Nopchinwong and T. Yeemin. 2002. Dispersal and survival of coral fragments at Khang Khao Island, Chonburi Province. Paper presented at the 28th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand. October 24-26, 2002: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Ruangsawang, N., J. Buaruang, R. Pettongma and T. Yeemin.  2002.  Color morphs of Porites lutea in coral community at Khang Khao Island, the Inner Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at the 28th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand, October 24-29, 2002: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Chou, L.M., Vo Si Tuan, PhilReefs, T. Yeemin, A. Cabanban, Suharsono and I Kessna. 2002. Status of Southeast Asia Coral Reefs. In Status of Coral Reefs of  the World: 2002. edited by Wilkinson, C.,  Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network and Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townville, Australia. pp. 123 – 152.
  • Nopchinwong, P. and T. Yeemin. 2003. Temporal changes of coral communities at Koh Saket, Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Thailand. Paper presented at the 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environments”, March 17-21, 2003: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Pettongma, R. and T. Yeemin.  2003.  Coral fragments on coral communities as materials for coral reef rehabilitation projects. Paper presented at the 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environments”. March 17-21, 2003: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Phongsri, W. and T. Yeemin.  2003.  Potential of coral recovery in an intensive tourism zone, Koh Lan, Pattaya, Thailand. Paper presented at the 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environments”. March 17-21, 2003: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Ruangsawang, N. and T. Yeemin.  2003.  Impacts of recreational diving on reef corals in Trang Province, Andaman Sea. Paper presented at the 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environments”, March 17-21, 2003: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Saenghaisuk, C., and T. Yeemin. 2003.  Heavy metal levels in coral reef benthos in the Inner Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at the 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environments”. March 17-21, 2003: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Yeemin, T. and N. Kraiphanont. 2003.  A pilot demonstration project for coral reef zoning in Trad Province, Thailand. Poster presented at the 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environments”, March 17-21, 2003: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Yeemin, T., N. Ruengsawang, R. Pettongma, W. Phongsri, P. Nopchinwonge, J. Buaruang and C. Saenghaisuk. 2003. Natural recovery of coral communities at Mu Koh Phi Phi, the Andaman Sea. Paper presented at the 29th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand, October 20-22, 2003: Khon Kean University, Thailand.
  • Yeemin, T., N. Ruangsawang, S. Asa and M. Sutthacheep. 2003. Maintenance mechanisms of scleractinian coral communities at a tourist spot, Koh Tao, Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on The Environmental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas, November 18-21, 2003: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Yeemin, T., P. Nopchinwonge, R. Pettongma, W. Phongsri and C. Saenghaisuk. 2003. Degradation and recovery of coral communities at a tourist spot, Koh Tao, Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on The Environmental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas, November 18-21, 2003: Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Yeemin, T., N. Ruangsawang, J. Buaruang, P. Nopchinwonge, W. Phanthewee and M. Sutthacheep. 2003. Effect of coral reef bleaching on coral biodiversity in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at the First Joint Seminar on Coastal Oceanography, December 14-16, 2003: Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • Sutthacheep, M., T. Yeemin and S. Tangjaitrong. 2004. Long-term monitoring of coral reef condition in Thai water by using remote sensing techniques. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Yeemin, T., 2004. Status of Coral Reefs in Thailand. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Buaruang, J. and T. Yeemin. 2004.  Basic Information for Sustainable Use of a Sea Urchin, Diadema setosum from Coral Communities in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Nuclear, P. and T. Yeemin. 2004. Ecology of a Marine Sponge, Petrosia sp. from Coral Communities in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Pongsri, W. and T. Yeemin. 2004. Effect of Macroalgae on Recovery of Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Juntaruk, N. and T. Yeemin. 2004. Ecological Role of a Zoanthid, Palythoa caesia on Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Saenghaisuk, C. and T. Yeemin. 2004. Comparative Concentration of Heavy Metals in Different Feeding Types of Benthic Fauna from Coral Communities in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Pettongma, R. and T. Yeemin. 2004. Recovery Potential and Role of Coral Fragments in Intensive Tourism Zone of Coral Communities at Krabi Province, the Andaman Sea. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Ruangsawang, N. and T. Yeemin. 2004. Management Intervention for Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium,      July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Nopchinwonge, P. and T. Yeemin. 2004. Sexual Reproduction of a Soft Coral Cladiella tuberosa Tixier-Durivault (Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Alcyonacea) on Coral Communities in the Inner and the Eastern Gulf of Thailand.  Paper presentation at the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, July 28 - June 2, 2004: Okinawa, Japan.
  • Yeemin, T. C. Lojaya, W. Seubpala and D. Choeithong. 2004. Role of Local Fishermen on Coral Reef Zoning in Phuket, the Andaman Sea. Paper presented at Biology in Asia International Conference, Dec. 7 – Dec. 10, 2004. National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. 
  • Sutthacheep, M. and T. Yeemin. 2004. Application of Remote Sensing for Management of  Coral Reefs in Thailand. Paper presented at Biology in Asia International Conference, Dec. 7 – Dec. 10, 2004. National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
  • Tun, K., L. M. Chou, A. Cabanban, Vo Si Tuan, PHILREEFS, T. Yeemin, Suharsono, K. Sour and D Lane. 2004. Status of Coral Reefs, Coral Reef Monitoring and Management in Southeast Asia. In Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2004, edited by Wilkinson, C., Volume 1, Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network and Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townville, Australia. pp. 235 – 275.
  • Pettongma, R. and T. Yeemin. 2005. Rehabilitation of coral reefs. Thailand,s Nature and Environment. Vol. 2: October-December 2005. pp. 34-38.
  • Yeemin, T., M. Sutthacheep and R Pettongma. 2005. Coral reef restoration project in Thailand. Ocean and Coastal Management (In press).
  • Yeemin, T., M. Sutthacheep and N. Somkleeb. 2005. Status of Coral Reefs in Thailand. In Procceding of the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, 28 June – 2 July, 2004 : Okinawa, JAPAN
  • Yeemin, T. 2006. Restoration of degraded coral reefs from tsunami and tourism: ecological background and demonstration sites. Paper presented at the Preliminary Meeting for Stake-holders RCARO Project on Impact of Tsunami Deposited Sediment Contaminations on the Health & Long-term Viability of Coral Reefs & Associated Fisheries. 21 – 22 September 2006, Phuket, Thailand.
  • Emphandhu, D., Yeemin, T., Pattanakiat, S., Tantasirin, C., Ruschano, R., Chettamart, S., Nasa, M. 2006.  Recreation carrying capacity analysis at Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samed National Park, Thailand.  Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitor Flows in Recreational and Protected Areas.  13-17 October 2006, Rapperswill, Switzerland.  
  • Yeemin, T., Somkleeb, N. and M. Sutthacheep. 2006. Coral reef ecosystem management for sustainable tourism in Mu Koh Chang, Thailand. Paper presented at 3rd International Tropical Marine Environmental Management, 16 – 20 October 2006, Cozumel, Mexico.
  • Sutthacheep, M., Yeemin T. and S. Tangjaitrong. 2006. Integrated and participatory strategies for coral reef management in Koh Tao, Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at 3rd International Tropical Marine Environmental Management, 16 – 20 October 2006, Cozumel, Mexico.
  • Sutthacheep, M., Yeemin, T., Tangjaitrong, S. and S. Pengsakun. 2006. Application of remote sensing for long-term monitoring of coral reefs in the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at Global Environmental Change: Regional Challenges - An Earth System Science Partnership (ESSP) Global Environmental Change Open Science Conference, 9 – 12 November 2006, Beijing, PR China.
  • Yeemin, T., Somkleeb, N.,  Sutthacheep, M. and S. Songploy. 2006. Participation of local fishermen for implementation of coral reef Management Plan at Mu Koh Chang, Thailand. Paper presented at Global Environmental Change: Regional Challenges - An Earth System Science Partnership (ESSP) Global Environmental Change Open Science Conference, 9 – 12 November 2006, Beijing, PR China.
  • Sutthacheep, M., Yeemin, T. and S. Pengsakun. 2006. Lessons learned from
  • management of  coral Reefs for tourism by a private resort in the Gulf of Thailand.   Paper presented at The East Asian Seas Congress, 12 – 16 December 2006. Haikou City, Hainan Province, PR China.
  • Somkleeb, N., Ruengsawang, N., Sutthacheep,  M. and T. Yeemin. 2006. Coral reef management and restoration in Mu Koh Chang National Park, Thailand. Paper presented at The East Asian Seas Congress, 12 – 16 December 2006. Haikou City, Hainan Province, PR China.
  • Songploy, S., Yeemin, T. and M. Sutthacheep, 2006. Installation of mooring buoys in Thailand: lessons learned for coral reef tourism management. Paper presented at The East Asian Seas Congress, 12 – 16 December 2006. Haikou City, Hainan Province, PR China.
  • Lochaya, C., Saenghaisuk, C., Ruengsawang, N., Somkleeb, N., Songploy, S., Sutthacheep, M. and Yeemin, T. 2006. Connectivity of coral reef  and seagrass habitats at Koh Lao Ya, Mu Koh Chang, Thailand. Paper presented at The 11th  Biological Science Graduate Congress. 15 – 17 December 2006. Bangkok. Thailand.
  • Saenghaisuk, C., Ruengsawang, N., Somkleeb, N., Buarueng, J., Sutthacheep, M. and Yeemin, T. 2006. Monitoring of coral communities in Mu Koh Tale Tai, Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at The 11th Biological Science Graduate Congress. 15 – 17 December 2006. Bangkok. Thailand.
  • Sutthacheep, M., Yeemin, T. 2007. Education and capacity building programs for sustainable programs for sustainable tourism in coral reefs of Mu Koh Chang, THAILAND. Paper presented at Eco Summit. May 22-27, 2007 Beijing, PR China.
  • Yeemin,  T., Sutthacheep, M., Buareung, J., Saenghaisuk. C. 2007. Coral reef restoration in demonstration sites for ecotourism and raising public awareness in Thailand. Paper presented at Eco Summit. May 22-27, 2007 Beijing, PR China.
  • Lochaya, C., Yeemin, T. 2007. Natural recovery of a seagrass community in the Gulf of Thailand after installation of submarine cable. Paper presented at 21st Pacific Science Congress, June 12 – 18, 2007, Okinawa, JAPAN.
  • Pengsakun, S., Yeemin, T. 2007. Sedimentation in Coral Reefs and Seagrass Communities at Samui Island, Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at 21st Pacific Science Congress, June 12 – 18, 2007, Okinawa, JAPAN.
  • Phormkhunathon, K., Yeemin, T. 2007.  Spatio-temporal variation in scleractinian coral recruitment along the Andaman Coast of Thailand. Paper presented at 21st Pacific Science Congress, June 12 – 18, 2007, Okinawa, JAPAN.
  • Sambunruang, D., Yeemin, T. 2007. Change of Coral Communities on Pinnacle in a Tourism Area of the Gulf of Thailand. Paper presented at 21st Pacific Science Congress, June 12 – 18, 2007, Okinawa, JAPAN
  • Sustainable tourism in a marine protected area: Koh Chang, Thailand. Paper presented at 21st Pacific Science Congress, June 12 – 18, 2007, Okinawa, JAPAN.
  • Songploy, S., Yeemin, T., Suraswadi, P. 2007.  Special Designed Artificial Reef for Tourism in Phuket, Thailand. Paper presented at 21st Pacific Science Congress, June 12 – 18, 2007, Okinawa, JAPAN.
  • Sutthacheep, M., Yeemin, T. 2007. Awareness and Education Programs for Coral Reefs Conservation in Mu Koh Chang National Park, Thailand. Paper presented at 21st Pacific Science Congress, June 12 – 18, 2007, Okinawa, JAPAN.
  • Yeemin,  T., Pettongma, R., 2007. Lessons Learned from Coral Transplantation Techniques in Krabi Province, the Andaman Sea. Paper presented at 21st Pacific Science Congress, June 12 – 18, 2007, Okinawa, JAPAN.
  • Sutthacheep, M., Yeemin, T.,  Somkleeb, N., Songploy, S. Lochaya C., Pengsakun, S. 2007. Improvement of a local guide center and ecotourism in Koh Chang, Thailand. Paper presented at PACON 2007 International: The Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology, June 24-27, 2007, Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Yeemin, T., Lawang, B., Ruengsawang, N., Somkleeb, N., Sutthacheep, M. 2007.GIS-Based coral reef maps in tourism areas of Thailand. Paper presented at PACON 2007 International: The Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology, June 24-27, 2007, Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii.