Remember Dr Panisuan Jamnarnwej (President of SQAT & Chairperson of ANQ from 2019 to 2020)

A deeply sad news received from Prof. Kano’s email on 14^th Jan 2026 entitled “Eulogy for the Late Dr. Panisuan Jamarnwej” that we lost Dr Panisuan Jamnarnwej (President of SQAT & Chairperson of ANQ from 2019 to 2020) ANQ quality professional and leader in Thailand in 2026. I on behalf of Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ) expressed hearty condolences to Dr. Panisuan Jamnarnwej’s family, friends and colleagues. Prof. Kano had gave us a detailed contribution by Dr. Panisuan on ANQ and SQAT and I attached his email at the end of the blog. 

The last time we met onsite was in ANQ 2023 in Vietnam. I summarized some of our meeting in ANQ for memory.

Dr. Panisuan Jamnarnwej (SQAT) performed a harmonica for famous Chinese (Beach of Shanghai - 上海灘) and Japanese song (昴 すばる). He had studied harmonica since he was 6 years old!

In Covid-19 period, Dr. Panisuan Jamnarnwej (SQAT) attended ANQ 2020 Seoul, Korea by online mode.

ANQ 2019 in Bangkok, we met onsite. At the end, he past the ANQ flag to Prof. Wan Seon Shin (KSQM) at the end of congress.

We also met on ANQ 2014 in Singapore.

In ANQ 2013 Bangkok, he was organization committee chairman and gave a greeting speech.

He also presented the best paper award to CityUHK PhD student Ms. Meiyan Lin and her paper named “A Genetic Algorithm for Elderly Day Care Center Timetabling”.

The earliest photo I found was in ANQ 2012 Hong Kong. We took a photo in SQAT/SQI table during gala dinner.

Remember Dr Panisuan Jamnarnwej’s contribution in ANQ and Thailand Quality. RIP.

Remark: Dr. Noriaki Kano’s email attached below.

Ms Prof. Pranee Jongsutjarittam

President of Technological Promotion Association（Thai-Japan）（TPA） 

2026/1/10

Eulogy for the Late Dr Panisuan Jamnarnwej

Upon learning of the passing of Dr Panisuan, we wish to express our deepest condolences and profound sorrow.

Dr. Panisuan was mentored by Ms. Dr. Phulporn Saengbangpla, and for many years he supported her work with unwavering dedication. He made exceptional contributions to the promotion of quality improvement in Thailand. His achievements were widely recognized, both within Thailand and throughout the Asian quality management community. He was, without question, a true leader who spearheaded quality development in his country and across Asia.

When the Asian Network for Quality, ANQ, was being established in 2002, I, Dr Noriaki Kano, as one of the four founders of this organization, consulted Dr Paritud, an associate professor at Chulalongkorn University at the time, about the idea, Dr Paritud had been a friend of mine since 1989. He brought the proposal to his mentor, Dr Phulporn. At that time, Thailand had two separate organizations - one focused on standardization and the other on quality.   Through discussion with Dr Paritud and others, Dr Phulporn integrated these two organizations to establish the Standardization and Quality Association for Thailand (SQAT). As its first president, she participated in the founding of the ANQ from the outset and laid the foundation for its future development.

Dr Panisuan then succeeded Dr Phulporn as President of SQAT. He demonstrated outstanding leadership as an ANQ Board member. Notably, by hosting the ANQ Congress three times in Bangkok, he significantly raised the profile of both Thailand and SQAT within the Asian quality community. Dr. Panisuan went on to serve as Chairperson of ANQ from 2019 to 2020, and continued thereafter as an ANQ Board Member dedicating himself to advancing the cause of quality in Asia.

Meanwhile, I have been involved in promoting TQM within Thai companies through the Technological Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) (TPA) since 1977. Recognizing this, the TPA established the Kano Quality Award (KQA, 2009) to further promote TQM within Thai companies. Dr. Panisuan was entrusted with the role of chairing the examining committee after Dr Phulporn. I hold the deepest respect for the many years in which they carried this significant responsibility, making a great contribution to spreading quality in Thai industries through KQA promotion.

As I have mentioned, alongside Dr Phulporn, Dr Panisuan was a key figure in quality promotion in Thailand, an exceptional leader who made invaluable contributions to ANQ's development.

We are profoundly sorry for the loss of such a distinguished leader who guided Asian quality activities for so many years. I am also deeply devastated by the loss of a friend and comrade-in-arms. As we honor Dr. Panisuan's remarkable achievements, we pray for his eternal rest and offer our deepest condolences to his grieving family.

Dr Noriaki Kano

Honorary Professor, Tokyo University of Science (TUS)

Honorary Chairman, Asian Network for Quality (ANQ)

Honorary Member, International Academy for Quality (IAQ) 

Reference:

20231018: ANQ Congress 2023, in Phy My, Ba Ria Vung Tau, Vietnam – Day 1 (Part A – Opening Ceremony) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/10/anq-congress-2023-in-phy-my-ba-ria-vung_18.html

20231019: ANQ Congress 2023, in Phy My, Ba Ria Vung Tau, Vietnam – Gala Dinner - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/10/anq-congress-2023-in-phy-my-ba-ria-vung_32.html

20201022: ANQ Congress 2020 in Seoul, Korea – Day 1 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2020/10/anq-congress-2020-in-seoul-korea-day-1.html

20191024: ANQ Congress 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand – Day 2 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2019/10/anq-congress-2019-in-bangkok-thailand_24.html

20140812: ANQ Congress 2014 Singapore – Day 1 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2014/08/anq-congress-2014-singapore-day-1.html

20131018: ANQ Congress 2013 Bangkok – Day 1 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2013/10/anq-congress-2013-bangkok-day-1.html

20131018: ANQ Congress 2013 Bangkok – Day 2 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2013/10/anq-congress-2013-bangkok-day-2.html

20120803: ANQ Congress 2012 – Banquet - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2012/08/anq-congress-2012-banquet.html