Akkarapon Chamchuen

Event planner, Student

A Sukhothai native and a Mass Communication student at Chiang Mai University, currently serving as MC of CMU 2024, representing the university as an official host. A freelance host with a passion for the entertainment industry, dedicated to sharing positive ideas and creating meaningful impact in society.

I have a deep passion for public speaking and for communication that carries meaningful ideas, emotions, and knowledge to others. I am often given the opportunity to speak in public to empower people, and it brings me great joy to know that the words I truly believe in can genuinely inspire and uplift others.

My journey into the TED community began when I was still a high school student. I watched many inspiring TED talks on online platforms, often introduced by my teachers. Through these, I learned a wide range of fascinating ideas. When I entered university at Chiang Mai University, a leading regional university in Northern Thailand, I discovered the organization TEDxChiangMaiU, which is one of the university’s student clubs. At first, I joined as part of the promotion team, helping raise awareness of the event among students and the local community in Chiang Mai. Later, I took on the role of a host or moderator, and that was when I realized my passion for this organization. Even though I initially had no experience in event management, I decided to step up and become part of the Core Team, the club’s executive team. I was driven by a desire to share meaningful ideas with society and to create a space where Chiang Mai University students could learn about event management and gain hands-on experience. Throughout this journey, I have learned so much and met many wonderful people—friends, seniors, and juniors—who have all become truly meaningful connections in my life.

People often assume that I am only capable of being a host, but in reality, my skills extend far beyond that. I am experienced in welfare and well-being coordination, event management, media production, and public relations. I am also passionate about performance, including stage acting, on-camera acting, singing, and dancing. Additionally, I have proven strong management abilities through my work as a student.