Agencies under Ministry of Science and Technology

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Created on Friday, 30 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

The Ministry of Science and Technology aims to create and enrich the intellect of Thai society, in a manner that will support economic and social development and sustainable competitiveness.  There are 16 important supporting agencies to assist in this respect, namely the government agencies, autonomous agencies, state enterprises, and public organizations, which all come under the structure of Ministry of Science and Technology. (See Organization Function of MOST)

Office of the Minister (OSM)

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Created on Saturday, 24 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

Office of the Minister acts as the secretariat to the Minister, facilitating the Minister in general and political affairs, as well as coordinating policies among ministries and collaborating with related agencies as assigned. 

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Office of the Permanent Secretary (OPS)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

Office of the Permanent Secretary (OPS) is responsible for developing strategies and adapting policies on science, technology and innovation into action plan, allocating resources and being responsible for the general administration in order to achieve the Ministry’s objective efficiently and effectively.

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Department of Science service (DSS)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

The Department of Science Service (DSS) is one of the fifteen organizations under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Our origin is dated back to 1891, when it was set up as a small unit in the Royal Department of Mines and Geology. In 1902, the unit was then promoted to the Assay Office under the Ministry of Royal Treasury. In 1918, the Assay Office was legalized to foresee all scientific activities under the new name "Sala Yaktat” which functioned as the Government Laboratory under the administration of the Department of Commerce and Statistical Forecasting. On January 30, 1933, the Laboratory became the Department of Science working under the Ministry of Finance. The Department of Science was then transferred to be under the Ministry of Industry in 1942. According to the 4th National Economic and Social Development Plan (1977-1981), the new ministry, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Energy, was established. Therefore, in 1979, the Department of Science was transferred to this new ministry and was renamed as the Department of Science Service.

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Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP), formerly known as the Office of Atomic Energy for Peace (OAEP). The organization was formed on 25 April 1961, under the Atomic Energy for Peace Act of 1961. In 1962, the Thai Research Reactor (TRR-1) began operation. It was the first crucial step in development of nuclear technology for education, medicine, agriculture, and industry in the country. OAP, as national regulatory body, is responsible for ensuring safety of users and public from radiation and nuclear utilizations by educating the public, and regulating the use of nuclear energy. Moreover, as one of member states, Thailand has committed itself to developing the peaceful use of atomic energy.  Thus, OAP is also the organization which responsible for organizing signings of national and international agreements, such as those of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).  The main goal is to develop peaceful use of nuclear energy in Thailand to the same levels as in developed countries.

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National Institute of Metrology (Thailand)(NIMT)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

National Metrology System is the infrastructure on science and technology which plays an important role on assuring the accuracy of measuring results as well as being the basis of accreditation activities such as ISO 9000, ISO/IEC 17025, and ISO 14000.  Thus, metrology system is an important infrastructure to support and enhance the potential in production and trade competition to move stably in the international trade forum.

National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT) established by National Metrology System Development Act., B.E. 2540 since June 1, 1998 as a public agency under the supervision of Ministry of Science and Technology.  The mission is to develop the national measurement standards to be recognized internationally and to disseminate the measuring accuracy to Thai community.

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Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) was firstly established as a state enterprise of the special category on 25th May 1963, under the  Applied Scientific and Research Corporation of Thailand (ASRCT) Act B.E. 2506 (1963) in order to implement special science and technology policies of the Royal Thai government. After the establishment of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MOSTE) in 1979, ASRCT Act was repealed and replaced by the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research B.E. 2522 (1979) Act. Classified as a state enterprise of promotion category, TISTR has been financially supported via the annual budgets allocated by the government. Later, MOSTE has been renamed to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) under the Government System Reform Act B.E. 2545 (2002). 

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Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization) (GISTDA)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization): GISTDA established since November 3, 2000, as a state organization under the supervision of Minister of Science and Technology. Being a core organization for space and geo-informatics activities, GISTDA’s mission includes direct reception, archiving and processing satellite remote sensing data in various forms, data analysis and integration with GIS as well as distribution of such data to users worldwide. Transfer of space application and geo-information technologies is another important task of GISTDA in order to increase awareness and promote the use of geo-informatics among the users nationwide.

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National Science and Technolgoy Development Agency (NSTDA)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), an autonomous state agency that is responsible for driving the scientific and technological capabilities of Thailand, has its role in helping Thailand prosper in the increasingly competitive global economy by enabling the industry and agriculture sectors to do things better through superior capabilities and capacity using science and technology.

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National Science Museum (NSM)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

The National Science Museum (NSM) was founded to be the organization responsible for the development and management of the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Information Technology Museum and Rama 9 Museum.  All museums are located in Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, PathumThani. NSM’s mission is to develop learning resources in science, technology and biodiversity for Thai society through science communication, activities, research and development and various educational programs that enhance knowledge, understanding, attitude, skill, procedure, conscience and imagination. The museums will also seek to encourage the active participation of individuals in the development of science and technology to support and sustain the development of the nation.

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Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Public Organization) (TINT)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT) is a governmental public organization responsible for carrying out nuclear research and development programmes of the country. TINT also provides education services to the public on the matters relating to nuclear utilization.

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National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (STI)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (STI) was established under the National Science Technology and Innovation Act, promulgated on 13 February 2008.  The office is a non-bureaucratic, government-owned juristic person that maneuvers in commission with the policy guidance from the National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Committee (NSTIC), chaired by the Prime Minister of Thailand.

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Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization) (SLRI)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

At present, it is widely accepted that the utilization of the advanced technology of synchrotron light source is highly beneficial to scientific research community.  Moreover, synchrotron light can be used in various advanced research and technology development.  Especially, in the developed countries, it is one of the main research facilities for various kinds of industrial research and development. Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization) (SLRI), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, pursues the mission of enhancing national scientific and technological research, leading to the sustainable development of Thailand. This is in accordance with SLRI’s vision “Be a national research center with high efficiency in performing and promoting synchrotron research and development for sustainable development of Thailand”.

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Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute (Public Organization) (HAII)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute (Public Organization) or HAII is a public organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology with main responsibilities in developing and applying science and technology to support better agricultural and water resource management.

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National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) (NARIT)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) (NARIT) is a research institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) Thailand. It carries out an ambitious programme on playing a leading role in promoting and organizing  cooperation in astronomical research throughout Thailand and South-East Asia.

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National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) (NIA)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) was established by the Ministry of Science and Technology on October 1, 2003. Since its inception up to September 1, 2009, NIA operated as an autonomous agency, under the supervision and policy guidance of the National Innovation Board, but outside the normal framework of the civil service and state enterprise. From September 2, 2009 onwards, NIA was restructured and became a Public Organization, while remaining under the umbrella of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

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Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (Public Organization) (TCELS)

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Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 Published Date Written by Super User

Thailand Centre of Excellent for Life Sciences (TCELS) was established as a public organization under supervision of the Ministry of Science and Technology.  TCELS has crucial mission assigned by the government to increase development and impulse the life science business and industries in Thailand concerning for health. Its mission also focuses on promoting Thailand to become well-known and widely accepted in life science area.

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