On 12 June 2025, Mr.Wittaya Jansena, Vice Governor of Songkhla Province, chaired the bi-monthly meeting of the steering committee and working groups of the “Songkhla Towards a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy” initiative. The meeting agenda included a report on past activities; commitments to the UNESCO Creative City Network; a revision of the committee and working group members; and the formulation of a 4-year provincial action plan for the City of Gastronomy initiative.

The chair emphasized that “Songkhla Gastronomy for Health and Wellbeing” is one of the key strategies for promoting Songkhla's vision as an inclusive, livable city, where everyone can share the benefits and responsibilities of balanced environments, good health, and the sustainable development of our city.