Bangkok, Thailand

Sorawisit Totharong

สรวิสิฐ โตท่าโรง

Ph.D. Student in Integrated Tourism and Hospitality Management
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)

Adjunct Lecturer, Office of General Education
Chitralada Technology Institute

Research interests

Publications

Service quality development to enhance revisit intention among Thai family tourists at water park hotels in Pattaya City, Chonburi Province

Totharong, S., & Monpanthong, P.

International Thai Tourism Journal, 22(2) · In press

Factors of local gastronomy tourism attributes influencing tourism experience in perspective of tourists travelling in Phuket

Thongoon, S., Sriwongrat, T., Totharong, S., & Monpanthong, P.

Unpublished manuscript · 2026

Teaching

Adjunct Lecturer 2026 – present
Office of General Education, Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI), Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Teach undergraduate English language courses in the general-education program.
  • Prepare lessons, materials, and assessments for spoken and written English.

Work experience

Part-time Translator and Editor (English–Thai) 2021 – present
Bangkok, Thailand
  • Translate and edit non-fiction and literary books from draft to final review, maintaining accuracy, consistent style, and cultural relevance for Thai readers.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Tourism and Hospitality Management 2026 – present
Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
  • Supported by the Partial III Scholarship.
  • Coursework: Advanced Mixed Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality Industry; Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
Master of Management in Integrated Tourism and Hospitality Management 2024 – 2026
Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
  • Supported by the Partial II Scholarship.
  • Coursework: tourism policy, destination management, hospitality strategy, sustainable tourism development, and tourism research methodology.
Bachelor of Arts in English 2020 – 2024
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
  • Major: English  |  Minor: Psychology
  • Courses taken include Semantics, English for Business, and Social Psychology.

Scholarships

Partial III Scholarship 2026
Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
  • Scholarship supporting doctoral study in Integrated Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Partial II Scholarship 2024
Graduate School of Tourism Management (GSTM), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
  • Scholarship supporting master's study in Integrated Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Earlier experienceConferences, community work, and internship

Conference & community experience

Operations and Coordination Staff, GSTM NEXT 2025 2025
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand — GSTM's annual academic and industry showcase
  • Coordinated presentations and on-site activities.
  • Supported the organization of the National Quiz Competition in Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation and the GSTM NIDA Innovation Award for sustainable tourism products.
Operations Support Staff, Culture for Sustainability Coach Development Program (CSC-2030) 2025
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand — a training program for cultural coaches working on sustainable urban development
  • Supported day-to-day operations for a week-long international training program.
  • Worked with program coordinators to keep sessions on schedule.
Academic Session Chair (Staff), 4th NIC–NIDA Conference 2025 2025
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
  • Coordinated presentation times and session transitions.
  • Helped international presenters communicate with conference organizers.
Community Project Participant, Omsin Yuvapath Rak Thin Project 2025
Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand — a Government Savings Bank program pairing university students with community enterprises to develop local products and services
  • Took part in community-based tourism planning during graduate study at NIDA.
  • Worked with community members on tourism products, quality control, and destination branding.
Operations Support Staff, 8th GSTM NIDA Awards and National Quiz Competition in Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation 2024
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand — annual recognition ceremony and inter-university academic competition organized by GSTM
  • Helped with on-site operations and event coordination.
Registration and Participant Liaison Staff, 3rd NIC–NIDA Conference 2024 2024
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
  • Handled registration and answered questions from international participants.
  • Worked with the organizing team to maintain participant records.
Vice Chapter Leader, The Young SEAkers Thailand 2022
Bangkok, Thailand
  • Organized leadership development and community activities for young people across Southeast Asia.
  • Managed chapter operations and coordinated the team's work.

Internship

Student Intern, Public Relations Department 2023
Foreign Office, The Government Public Relations Department, Office of the Prime Minister, Government of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Researched Thai food traditions for cultural promotion projects.
  • Wrote content about Thai food and culture for Thai and international audiences.
  • Helped coordinate public events and campaigns about Thai food.