Mr. Sakanan Plathong
Head of the Research Unit:
Coral reef and Benthos specialist

             Academic position Lecturer
             Address Department of Biology, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkla, 90112 THAILAND
             Tel   089 445 2520
             Fax   074 288053
             E-mail : อีเมลนี้จะถูกป้องกันจากสแปมบอท แต่คุณต้องเปิดการใช้งานจาวาสคริปก่อน
             Date of birth January 18th, 1970
             Place of birth Chanthaburi, Thailand
             Nationality Thai
             Current position
                     1997 - present   Lecturer: Department of Biology, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkla, 90112  THAILAND
                      Lecturer for Coral reef ecology (100%),
                                          Physiological ecology of marine animals (80%),
                                          Water analysis for biologist: Benthos study (15%),
                                          Mangrove ecology (40%),
                                          Scuba diving for biologist (100%),
                                          Field biology (10%),
                                          Biological laboratory (21 x 3 hrs)

                      2004 – present Head: Coral Reef and Benthos Research Unit, Center of Excellence for Biodiversity of Peninsular Thailand, Prince of Songkla University

1. Education background
University record
   1997    Master of Science by Thesis.
              Major: Tropical Marine Studies & Environmental Management. 
              Department of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography. 
              James Cook University, Australia
              Thesis topic: Impact of Self-guided snorkeling trails on coral reef benthos
   1991    Bachelor of Science (2nd class honor),
              Major:  Marine Biology and Fisheries. 
              Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University.
              Special topic: Survival and growth rate of seagrass transplanted to different types of substrata
   1991    Award of excellence in Marine Science.  Prof. Tab Nelaniti Foundation, Bangkok

Certificates 
   2009 Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training. Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Co., Ltd., Settapat Center. February 2009.
   2004 Coastal Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystems. UNU-INWEH-UNESCO international Training Course. Centre of Advanced Studies in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, India. May – June, 2004.
   2002 Diving Instructor:  National Association of Diving Instructors (NAUI)
   2001 Dive Master:  National Association of Diving Instructors (NAUI)
   2001 Advanced Rescue Diver:  National Association of Diving Instructors (NAUI)
   1999 Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coral Reefs. Marine Park Centre of Japan. May - August 1999 (Japan International Cooperation Agency: JICA)
   1996 Management of Marine Protected Area. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, & James Cook University. February – April 1996.

Visiting
   2009 The Management of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park World Heritage area & Wet tropic World Heritage area. Queensland, Australia. August 2 – 9, 2009.
   2009 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP): Coral Triangle Program Initiative. Department of State, USA, sponsored by the US Embassy of Thailand. May 30 - June 20, 2009.
   2008 Ecosystem restoration: South Florida Ecosystem: Lake Okeechobee, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Big Cypress National Preserve, Everglades National Park, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. USA.  July 12 – 14, 2008

Training
   2009 The Hiroshima Initiative: towards a Comprehensive Security for Seas and Oceans. Sixth Session on Sea and Human Security. United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office. September 27 – October 2, 2009, Hiroshima, Japan
   2005 An advanced training program on the molecular evolution of corals. Research Centre for Biodiversity, Institute of Zoology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Oct 20th - Nov 25th, 2005
   2003 Construction of Dendrograms and Phylogenetic Trees for Marine Cyanobacteria, Micro-algae, and Fungi.  Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, November 17th – 21st, 2003.
   2003 Phylogeography of West Pacific, Institute of Zoology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, February 24th -28th, 2003.
   2002 Population Genetics: Applications in Fisheries Management, Penang, Malaysia, 8-18th October 2002
   2001 Sponge taxonomy, Centre d’ Oceanologie, Marseille, France. September 15th - October 10th, 2001
   2001 Coral reef monitoring method. Department of Aquatic Science. Burapha University. March 2001
   2001 Coral taxonomy. Department of Aquatic Science. Burapha University. March 2001.
   2000 Workshop in Biodiversity. Thailand-Australia Science & Engineering Assistance Project. July 2000
   1998 Sampling Design and Data Analysis in Marine Ecological Studies, Phuket Marine Biological Center. Supported by the UK Darwin Initiative. 2-6 November 1998.
   1998 Research method in ecology. Thailand-Australia Science & Engineering Assistance Project. Apr 8 - 10, 1998
   1997 Coral reef research and monitoring, Burapha University. September, 1997
   1997 Coral reef rehabilitation, Ramkhamhaeng University. November 1997. 

2. Work Experiences
   2006 - 2007 Secretary and committee: Center of Excellence for Biodiversity of Peninsular Thailand, Prince of Songkla University 
   2004 - 2006 Coordinator:   Centre for the Biodiversity of Peninsula Thailand. Department of Biology, Prince of Songkla University.
   1991-1994   Columnist: Coastal Zone of Chanthaburi, Sieng Sawan Newspaper, Chanthaburi local newspaper.
   1991-1992   Image processor: Micro-BRIAN Remote Sensing Unit, Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University
   1989-1991   Research assistance: Corals and Seagrasses Research Unit, ASEAN-Australia Coastal Living Resources Project, Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University  

3. Membership in professional organization
   2008 - now Registrar and committee: Marine Science Association of Thailand
   2001 – now Member : Thai Coral Reef Network
   2002 – now Member : National Underwater Association Instructor

4. National Committee & Consultant 
   2010 National Consultant: Coastal and Ocean Management Specialist for undertaking a review of the Thailand’s progress and achievements in SDS-SEA implementation, as well as identify priorities for implementation over the next 5 years. UNOPS and PEMSEA.
   2010 National sub-committee: National integrated management plan and budget for artificial reef implementation in 2011 – 2016, assigned by the Deputy Priminiter of Thailand.
   2009 National board: Coastal resources rehabilitation program, assigned by the Prime minister of Thailand.
   2008 National sub-committee & secretary: National Marine Science Seminar.
   2007 National sub-committee & Secretary: Formulation of National Policy for National Marine Interest. The Secretariat of Cabinet
   2006 National Committee: National Seagrass Management Plan. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
   2006 Consultant: Establishment of Guidelines for Sustainable Coral Reef Resources and Dive sites Management for Mu Ko Similan Marine National Park. AUS-aid and Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2006 National Consultant: National Marine Survey on Marine Litter: Development of a Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter for the East Asian Seas. United Nations Environment Programme East Asian Seas Regional Coordinating Unit (EAS/RCU)
   2003 Consultant: The formulation of criteria for the establishment of ASEAN Marine Protected Areas. Office of International Collaboration on Natural Resources and Environment. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
   2003 National Committee: the gazette of fisheries zoning and fishing boat registration for Songkhla province.  Fisheries Zoning in Thai waters project, Department of Fisheries.
   2003 National Committee: the gazette of fisheries zoning and fishing boat registration for Narathiwas province.  Fisheries Zoning in Thai waters project, Department of Fisheries.
   2002 National Coral Reef Committee: the UNEP/GEF Project entitled “Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
   2002 Committee: the Surveying and Assessment of coral reef and coastal area in Marine National Parks Project. The Royal Forest Department.
   2002 Consultant: the Regional Coordination for Integrated Protection and Management of Coastal and Marine Environments in ASEAN (Part III Marine Protected Areas.)
   2000 National Sub-committee for the 9th National Development Budget Planning for Department of Fisheries.

5. Research experiences
   2009 Project leader: Diversity of reef corals in Tarutao island. Research project funded by National Research Council of Thailand.
   2006-08 Project leader: Assessment of the impact of local community fisheries on reef ecosystems at Bulon Island, Petra Marine National Park and Lipe Island, Tarutao Marine National Park, Satun Province. CORDIO Andaman Sea Project, Phuket Marine Biological Center, Department of Marine and Coastal resources and Center for Biodiversity of Peninsular Thailand
   2005-06 Project leader: Long term monitoring of the coral reef after the Tsunami, Similan Marine National Park. A project funded by Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand.
   2005-07 Project leader: Monitoring of the survival of sea fan after the recovery project. A project funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
   2005 Chief of Scientists: A rapid survey of the coral reef damage from December 26’s Tsunami: Similan Marine National Park, Phuket, PiPi islands and Phetra Marine National Park. A project funded by Chulalongkorn University and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
   2000 Researcher: Monitoring of coral reef condition in Mu Koh Similan Marine National Park.  Project funded by Marine National Park Division, Royal Forestry Department.
   1998 Research assistance: Marine resources in Petra Island Marine National Park, Satun. Thailand Institute of Science and Technological Research. Project funded by Tourism Authority of Thailand.
   1998 Researcher: Marine resources in Chang Island Marine National Park. Thailand Institute of Science and Technological Research. Project funded by Tourism Authority of Thailand.
   1995 Research assistance: Impact of divers on coral reef. CRC Reef Research Centre, James Cook University, Australia
   1994 Research assistance: coral reef and tourism survey at Surin Marine National Park, Cooperative program of Sir George Fisher Centre for Tropical Marine Studies, James Cook University and Marine National Park Division, Department of Royal Forestry, Thailand.
   1993 Researcher:  Aggressive behavior of 2 species of dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris and Sousa chinensis) in captivity.  OASIS Sea World Research Unit, Thailand.
   1991 Researcher: Effect of Thai fishing gears to the dolphins in the eastern part of Thailand. OASIS Sea World Research Unit, Thailand.
   1990 Researcher: Stomach contents in selected fish caught by Tuna purse seine. Chulaphorn Research Vessel, Department of Fisheries, Thailand.
   1990 Researcher: Survival and Growth rate of seagrasses transplanted to different substrate. Chanthaburi, Thailand., senior project, department of marine science, Chulalongkorn University.
   1990  Field assistance: Seagrasses survey, Trang province, southern part of Thailand. ASEAN-Australia coastal living resource project.
   1990  Field assistance: coral and seagrasses survey, Eastern part of Thailand. ASEAN-Australia coastal living resource project.
   1989  Field assistance: coral and seagrasses survey, Eastern part of Thailand, ASEAN-Australia coastal living resource project.

6. Projects
   2010 Project leader: Zoning and Management plan for natural resources protection area in the lower Gulf of Thailand. A project funded by the Marine and Coastal Resources Protection Center, lower Gulf of Thailand, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2010 Project leader: Coral nursery unit for coral reef restoration at Koh Tao island, Suratthani. A project funded by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2010 Project leader: Visitor survey on the environmental issues and the management of natural resources on Koh Tao. A project funded by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2010 Subproject leader: Environmental monitoring of petroleum exploration and production on benthos and plankton community in the Gulf of Thailand (Buaban production area, Songkhla: 11 stations). Tetra Tech EM Inc. and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2010 Subproject leader: Environmental monitoring and baseline studies of petroleum exploration and production on Benthos, Plankton and Fish larvae in Chevron concession area (45 stations). TetraTech Inc. & Chevron (Thailand) Survey & Exploration.
   2010 Subproject leader: Environmental monitoring of petroleum exploration and production on benthos and plankton community in the Gulf of Thailand (Salamander: 11 stations). International Environmental Management Co., ltd. and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2010 Project leader: Environmental baseline studies on Coral reef, benthos and plankton of Koh Tao, Surathani. Project funded by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2009 Sub-project leader: Environmental monitoring of petroleum exploration and production on benthos and plankton community in the Gulf of Thailand (Salamander: 11 stations). International Environmental Management Co., ltd. and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2009 Sub-project leader: Environmental monitoring of petroleum exploration and production on benthos and plankton community in the Gulf of Thailand (288 stations). TetraTech Inc. & Chevron Survey & Exploration (Thailand).
   2008 Sub-project leader: Environmental monitoring of petroleum exploration on benthos and plankton community in the Gulf of Thailand (13 stations). International Environmental Management Co., Ltd. & Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2008 Sub-project leader: Environmental monitoring of petroleum exploration on benthos and plankton community in the Gulf of Thailand (39 stations). International Environmental Management Co., Ltd. & Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2008 Project leader: Ecology of sandy beach and rocky shore of Pathiew coast, Chumporn. Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center for the middle Gulf of Thailand, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources & Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2008 Project leader: Impact assessment of Pier installation on coral reef, benthos and plankton of Tanan island, Phuket. Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2008 Project leader: Information System and Diversity distribution map for Songkla Lake and related habitat. A project funded by Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center for the lower Gulf of Thailand, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2007 Project leader: Nomination of the Andaman Nature Reserves to be a World Heritage Areas. A project funded by the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
   2007 Project leader: Strategic Action Plan & Policy for National Artificial Reef Management. A project funded by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2007 Project leader: Diversity of marine flora and fauna in Kra islands, Nakorn Srithammarat. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2006 Sub-Project leader: Environmental monitoring of petroleum exploration and production on benthic community, Songkla. International Environmental Management Co., Ltd. and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2006 Project leader: Field guide to the fauna and flora of Songkla lake. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2006 Project leader: The Environmental status and handbook for the ecological studies in Songkla lake. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2006 Project leader: The improvement of Geographic Information for Decision Supporting System for management of Songkla Lake. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2006 Project leader: Summary of Tsunami-Related Aid Funds Allocated To Southern Thailand. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, UNDP, Centre for Biodiversity of Peninsula Thailand and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2005 Sub-Project leader: Environmental baseline studies and monitoring of petroleum exploration and production on benthic community, Chumphon. International Environmental Management Co., Ltd. and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2005 Sub-Project leader: Environmental Impact Assessment of the canals dredging in Songkhla lake. Provincial Administrative Organization, Songkhla and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2005 Project leader: The coastal and marine resources in the lower Gulf of Thailand. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2005 Project leader: Artificial reef design for SCUBA diving in Trang and Satun provinces; the tourism recovery project. A project funded by Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2005 Project leader: Snorkelling trails for Satun and Trang Provinces; the tourism recovery project. A project funded by Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
   2005 Sub-project leader: An Environmental Planning for Samui, Pha-Ngan, Tan islands: Marine Resources and Tourism planning. Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Planning and Policy and UAE Co., Ltd.
   2005 Sub-project leader: Environmental monitoring of petroleum exploitation on benthic community, Qatar. Sub-contract from International Environmental Management Co., Ltd and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2005 Project leader: Coral reef recovery by loose fragment transplantation, Adang-Rawi islands, Tarutao Marine National Park. A project funded by UNOCAL Thailand Co., Ltd.
   2005 Chief of Scientists: Sea fan recovery project for Similan Marine National Park. A project supported by United Nation: Development Program (UNDP).
   2005 Chief of Scientists: Coral reef recovery for Similan Marine National Park. A project funded by For Sea Foundation, Boonrod Brewery Co., Ltd and the Andaman Princess.
   2004 – 06 Cnidarian experts: Public media production for coral reef ecosystem of the Andaman. A project funded by the office of Agriculture research enhancement.
   2004 Project leader: Workshop and training on ASEAN Marine Protected Areas and ASEAN Marine Heritage Park. Office of International Collaboration on Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
   2004 Consultant: Mangrove rehabilitation project. Local people group of Singhanakorn district, Songkla supported by the UNOCAL Co., Ltd.
   2004 Project leader: Management planning for three Marine National Parks and nominating to be ASEAN Heritage Park. Project funded by Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2004 Project Coordinator: The evaluation of the Royal Coastal Rehabilitation Project in lower southern Thailand. Prince of Songkla University.
   2003 Project leader: Marine Environmental Survey for tourism management in Kra Islands, Nakorn Srithammarat.
   2003 Consultant on Seagrass section: UNEP GEF Project on Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Mahidol University.
   2002 Consultant: EIA of Petroleum survey on marine environment of Chumphon Coast. Sub-contract from International Environmental Management Co., Ltd. and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2002 Project leader: Coral reef interpretation program for tourists in Sirinath Marine National Park. Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2001 Consultant: EIA for Hotel construction: impact on marine ecosystem, Ao Phai Pong, Krabi province. Chulalongkorn University.
   2001 Consultant: EIA for Hotel construction: impact on coral reef benthos, Ko Kwang, Krabi province SEA Tech Co., Ltd and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2001 Project leader: Mu Ko Chumphon Marine National Park Management Planning Project. Royal Forest Department and Marine Ecosearch Management Co., Ltd.
   2000 Project leader: The snorkelling trail creation and impact study in Similan Marine National Park and Mu Ko Chumphon Marine National Park. The project funded by the Royal Forest Department.
   2000 Consultant: EIA for Songkhla Harbor extension project: impact on coral reef. SEATech Thailand Co., Ltd.
   1999 Consultant: EIA for Thai-Malaysia Gas Pipe line Construction project: impact on coral reef, sandy beach, soft bottom community, fisheries and fresh water community. Prince of Songkla University.
   1999 Consultant: Statistic analysis and marine lives sampling for marine pollution monitoring project. Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Science and Technology. BBMT Co., Ltd.
   1998 Project leader: Sirinath Marine National Park Management Planning Project, funded by the Royal Forest Department.
   1997 Advisor and editor : Traditional and current uses of mangrove in southern Thailand. Wetland International-Thailand Programme.
        : Status of mangroves in southern Thailand. Wetland International - Thailand Programme.
   1997 Marine resources specialist: Marine Ecotourism Management Plan for Thailand. Thailand Institute of Science and Technological Research.

7. Publication
   Chen, C., Dai , C, Plathong, S., Chiou, C., Chen, C. A., 2008.  The complete mitochondrial genomes of needle corals, Seriatopora spp. (Scleractinia: Pocilloporidae): An idiosyncratic atp8, duplicated trnW gene, and hypervariable regions used to determine species phylogenies and recently diverged populations. Mol Phylogenet Evol. 46(1): 19-33.
   Lien, Yi-T., Nakano, Y., Plathong, S., Fukami, H., Wang, Jih-T. and Chen, C. A., 2007. Occurrence of the putatively heat-tolerant Symbiodinium phylotype D in high-latitudinal outlying coral communities. Coral Reef, 26(1): 35-44.
   Plathong, S., Chanmethakul, T., Suwonno, V., Buaphet, P., Baird, H.A., Chen, C.A. and S. Soontornpitakkool, S., 2006.  Daytime gamete release from the reef-building coral, Pavona sp., in the Gulf of Thailand. Coral Reef, 25: 72.
   Phongpaichit, S., Preedanan. S., Rungijindama, N., Sakayaroj, J., Cenzies, C., Chuaypat, J., Plathong, S., 2006. Aspergillosis of the gorgonian sea fan Annella sp. After the 2004 tsunami at Mu Ko Similan National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand. Coral Reef, 25: 296.
   Plathong, S., Chalermlarp, S., Soontornpitakkool, S., Buapet, P. and Plathong, J., 2006. The Coral Reef Zoning Plan for Mu Ko Chumphon Marine National Park, Thailand. Proceeding of the10th International Coral Reef Symposium, Okinawa, Japan. pp. 1537 - 1543.
   Satumanatpan, S. & Plathong, S., 2003. Causal chain analysis and management intervention for seagrass resources in the Gulf of THAILAND. Paper presented at 6th International Conference on the Environmental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas (EMECS 2003) “Comprehensive and Responsible Coastal Zone Management for Sustainable and Friendly Coexistence between Nature and People” November 18-21, 2003. Bangkok, Thailand. 10pp.
   Plathong S., Inglis, G.J. & Huber, M.E., 2000. Effect of Self-Guided Snorkelling Trails on Corals in a Tropical Marine Park. Conservation Biology, 14(6): 1821-1830.
   Sudara, S., Nateekarnjanalarp, S. & Plathong, S., 1992.  Survival and Growth of Seagrass Transplanted to Different Type of Substrates. In Chou, L.M. & Wilkinson, C.R. (eds), 1992. Third ASEAN Science and Technology Week Conference  Proceeding, Vol. 6, Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources, 21 - 23 Sept. 1992, Singapore. Pp.261 - 266.

8. Presentation and non peer-reviewed papers
In English :

   Plathong, S., Benzies, C., & Iwase, F., 2008. Sea Fan Recovery after the Tsunami 2004 at Mu Ko Similan National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand. 11th International Coral Reef Symposium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. July5-12, 2008
   Chienhsun C., Dai, C., Plathong, S., Chen C.A., 2007. Population genetics and cyptic status of Seriatopora: Implications on the coral reef conservation in Taiping island. The 2007 symposium on animal behavior and ecology of Taiwan. January 27 – 28, 2007.
   Chen, K., Nakano, Y., Plathong, S. Lien, Y., Fukami, H., and Chen, C.A., 2007. Morphological variation in the polyp of a stress-tolerant scleractinian coral, Oulastrea crispate (Scleractinia; faviidae) in the West Pacific. The 2007 symposium on animal behavior and ecology of Taiwan. January 27 – 28, 2007.
   Plathong, S., Chen, C.A., Jarayabhand, P., and Pholpunthin, P., 2005.  Phylogeography and connectivity of lettuce coral (Pocillopora damicornis) in Thai waters and the South China Sea.  Seminar and Workshop on Molecular phylogeny of scleractinian corals and reef connectivity of the South and East China Sea Boards. Research Center for Biodiversity, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. October 25 – 28, 2005.
   Chen, C., Chen, C.A., Plathong, S., Dai, C., 2005. Species delineation and cryptic status of Seriatopora. Seminar and Workshop on Molecular phylogeny of scleractinian corals and reef connectivity of the South and East China Sea Boards. Research Center for Biodiversity, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. October 25 – 28, 2005.
   Plathong, S., 2004. Coral Reef Management for Mu Koh Chumphon Marine National Park, Thailand. 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, Okinawa, Japan. June 28 – July 2, 2004.
   Lien, Y., Lin, H., Nakano, Y., Lam, K.K., Plathong, S., Jarayabhand, P. & Chen C.A., 2004. Phylogeography of Zooxanthellae, Symbiodinium, in the “Weedy” coral, Oulastrea crispata, (Scleractinia; Faviidae) in the West Pacific. 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, Okinawa, Japan. June 28 – July 2, 2004.
   Chen, A.C., Ablan, M., Yang, J. M., Lin, H., Plathong, S., Chen, C., Hwang, S., Liao, P., Jarayabhand, P. & Shao, K., 2004. Phylogeography of the South China Sea; Evolutionary Concordance and Conservation Implications. 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, Okinawa, Japan. June 28 – July 2, 2004.
   Yang, M.J., Chen, C. A., Plathong, S., Hsieh, H., Jarayabhand, P., & Chen, C., 2004. Phylogeography and Conservation of the Horseshoe Crab, Tachypleus tridentatus, in the South China Sea. 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, Okinawa, Japan. June 28 – July 2, 2004.
Lin, H., Lien, T., Nakano, Y., Lam, K.K., Fukami, H., Knowlton, N., Plathong, S., Jarayabhand, P., Chen, A.C.,  2004. Phylogeography and connectivity of zebra coral, Oulastrea crispata (Scleractinia; Faviidae) in the West Pacific. 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, Okinawa, Japan. June 28 – July 2, 2004.
   Plathong, S. & Plathong J., 2004. Past and Present Threats on Mangrove Ecosystem in Peninsular Thailand. Coastal Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystems: UNU-INWEH-UNESCO International Training Course. Centre of Advanced Studies, Annamalai University.
   Plathong, S.,  Chalermlarp, S.,  Soontornpitakkool, S., Plathong, J., Kiewmas, N., Chan-ard, T., Buapet, P., and Sutipanwihan, S., 2003. The Management Plan for Mu Ko Chumphon Marine National Park, Thailand.  20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environment”, March 17-21, 2003. The Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. (Abstract)
   Plathong, S., Buapet, P., Suwonno, V., Sapkoon, K., Jeewarongkakul, J., Chanmethakul, J., Surassawadee, P., Kornkanitnan, N., and Plathong, J., 2003. Visitor’s Satisfaction on Coral Reef Snorkeling Trail and Other Interpretation in Mu Ko Similan Marine National Park. 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environment”, March 17-21, 2003. The Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. (Abstract)
   Plathong, S. & Plathong, J., 2003. A Review of Mole Crabs (Hippidae) in the Gulf of Thailand: With a New Record of Hippa truncatifrons (Miers, 1878) and unidentified Emerita sp. 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environment”, March 17-21, 2003. The Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. (Abstract)
   Thamrongnawasawat, T., Plathong, S., Plathong. J., Yatbantoong, R., Boonmerod, Y., and Buapet, P., 2003. Visitor’s Profiles and Attitudes on Four Marine National Parks in Thailand. 20th Pacific Science Congress “Science & Technology for Healthy Environment”, March 17-21, 2003. The Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. (Abstract).
   Plathong J. & Plathong, S., 2001. The Mangrove Environment in Southern Thailand. International Workshop on “Mangrove systems of Asia : diversity and variable contribution to coastal zone fisheries”. 6-8 November, 2001, ICLARM, Penang, Malaysia.
   Plathong S., & Plathong, J., 2000. The Five years Strategic Management plan for Sirinath Marine National Park, Phuket.  A paper presented in the Third IMT-GT Uninet Biennial Conference: Land Development and Sustainable Bio-Resources, 10-12 October 2000.  Medan, Indonesia. (Abstract)
   Plathong S., 1998. Toward Sustainable Marine Ecotourism Management in Southern Thailand. Second IMT-GT Uninet Conference, Hat yai, Songkhla, Thailand. (Abstract)
   Plathong, S. & Chulek, J., 1997. Fragments transplantation in corals: Is it benefit to the reef? A paper presented in Workshop on Coral Reef Rehabilitation, Ramkamhang University, Bangkok, November 17-18, 1997.

Books
   Plathong, S., 2006 (ed). Coral Reef Rehabilitation after the 2004’s Tsunami: Case studies from Thailand. UNDP, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Centre for Biodiversity of Peninsular Thailand, Prince of Songkla University. 73pp.
   Plathong, S., Jeewarongkakul, J., Supkhoon, K., Chauypat, J., Benzies, C., Bunpienphol, S., Buaphet, S., and Chaitum W., 2006. Guidelines for the Post-Tsunami Conservation and Sustainable Rehabilitation of Coral Reefs. In Plathong (ed.), Coral Reef Rehabilitation after the 2004’s Tsunami: Case studies from Thailand. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. pp 3 – 37.