Nomination for Interim Officers of Systems Engineering Association of Thailand and INCOSE Chapter 

Welcome to our initiative for the future election cycle! As we gear up for the upcoming nomination process and the establishment of our Chartered Chapter within the Systems Engineering Association, we recognize the importance of thorough preparation and teamwork. This exclusive summary provides an overview and history of INCOSE Thailand, outlining our agenda toward the successful creation of the INCOSE Thailand chapter within the Systems Engineering Association of Thailand.  Let's dive into the journey of INCOSE Thailand and our plans for the future.

Back in 2022, we had a fantastic opportunity. With the backing of the national engineering profession and educational society, we teamed up with the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT), Computer Engineering Discipline, to reactivate the Emerging INCOSE Thailand Chapter. It started as a formal partnership. EIT's focus on Digital Engineering perfectly aligned with our goals, and the collaboration opened doors to Thailand's largest engineering community. Now, we're on a mission to bring INCOSE's value to over 40,000 engineers across Thailand.

Looking back to 2017-2022, it wasn't all smooth sailing. We faced the challenge of scattered SE enthusiasts, which made it tough to build engaging programs and find common ground for growth. With just a small team, progress was slow. But in 2022, things turned around. INCOSE Thailand got a reboot and was officially recognized as an emerging chapter, joining the ranks of other chapters in Asia Oceania Sector III.

Since then, we've been busy organizing meet-ups and webinars, teaming up with other INCOSE chapters to share knowledge and ideas. And now, we're gearing up for something big - the Thailand Systems Engineering Conference (TSEC2024) in August 2024. With support from INCOSE's president, past and present Sector III INCOSE Directors, and a bunch of experts from different Thai organizations, we're excited to make TSEC2024 a huge success. Stay tuned for more updates!

The primary focus and call to action of this announcement is to stress the importance of establishing structured teamwork at the right time. While many emerging chapters may consider committees optional during the initial stages, INCOSE Thailand places a high priority on implementing an incubation period preceding the official nomination in 2025. During this phase, core team members will collaborate on specific roles, enhancing their teamwork skills in chapter organization, and ensuring preparedness for annual conferences, as well as the process of establishing a chartered chapter.

• INCOSE members engaged with INCOSE Thailand are encouraged to participate in the nomination for emerging officers during the incubation period between Q2 2024 and Q2 2025. Additionally, they are invited to consider taking on specific roles within INCOSE Thailand.

• Prospective new INCOSE members involved with INCOSE Thailand are invited to join the INCOSE membership, as it is necessary to meet the requirement of a chartered chapter, which requires approximately 25 active INCOSE members. They are also encouraged to explore opportunities for involvement in specific roles within INCOSE Thailand.

• Our goal is to cultivate preparedness for the Systems Engineering Association of Thailand, which aims to serve as the platform for professional systems engineering education and society in Thailand and successfully apply for an INCOSE Chartered Chapter. 

This announcement is directed to all active INCOSE members and prospective new INCOSE members involved in Thailand. It outlines the roadmap developed by the Foundational Committee for Reactivating the Second Emerging INCOSE Thailand Chapter in 2022, along with the identification of tasks that need to be addressed. Informational meetings will be provided accordingly.

Vorachet Jaroensawas

Volunteer Lead for Chapter Development and Representative of INCOSE Thailand (2017 - Present)