Minister of Science and Technology record “Business Smart”

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Created on Monday, 06 June 2016 23:54

Written by NARUEMOL RATTANASUWARN

On May,30 2016 - on the 4th floor, Phra chomklao Building of Mistry of Science and Technology. Dr.Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology record the video  “Business Smart” in the topic “move forward the Startup Thailand to the region” by moderator : Ms. Soifa Osukontip. Moreover, we invite to watch “Business Smart” on Sunday, June,5 2016 on The National Broadcasting Services of Thailand NBT. See you at 15.05 pm.!

Translator : Naruemol Rattanasuwarna
Public Relations, Office of the Permanent Secretary
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) 
Tel : 02 333 3727 Ext. 3732

The Ministry of Science and Technology - NSM prepare “World Biotech Tour 2016 :WBT”

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Created on Monday, 06 June 2016 23:48

Written by NARUEMOL RATTANASUWARN

On May,20 2016 -  At Phra Chomklao Building, Ministry of Science and Technology. Dr.Pichet Durongkaveroj (the Minister of Science and Technology) , Mr.Sakorn Chanapaithoon (Vice President Acting President) and Dr. Somvong Tragoonrung (Executive Director of BIOTEC) has annouced an event “World Biotech Tour 2016 :WBT” after the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and Biogen Foundation of United of America select Thailand is the first stop in 12 countries run World Biotech Tour Festival and support the National Science Museum (NSM) to be the supporter. The WBT will be held during June,16-18 2016 at NSM - Pathumthani, Thailand. The WBT festival at the museum will feature Science Drama (a DNA show), Scilabs (hands-on lab activities), the Lab-in-a-box activities, ambassador presentations, and booths from local universities. 

Translator : Naruemol Rattanasuwarna
Public Relations, Office of the Permanent Secretary
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) 
Tel : 02 333 3727 Ext. 3732

True join hands with IBM transform Thailand’s Digital landscape, joint The ministry of Science and Technology - ICT.

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Created on Monday, 30 May 2016 10:41

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Minister of Science and Technology and minister of ICT joint a press conference “True and IBM unveil True IBM innovation Studio @ Bangkok”  with a goal to develop Asia’s centre for developing innovations on the digital platform.

              Bangkok, May 26, 2016 - True announced a collaboration with IBM with an aim to transform Thailand’s digital landscape through the creation of the True IBM Innovation Studio @ Bangkok, which is expected to become the centre for developing innovations on the digital platform in Asia. The two parties look to  leverage on their potential in terms of True’s superior broadband, fibre  optic and 4G networks and IBM’s world-class technologies and experience that are behind success stories of leading enterprises from all segments by providing digital technologies that help increase competitive advantage of businesses and place in Thailand as Southeast Asia’s Digital hub in line with the Thai government’s digital economy policy.

Translator : Naruemol Rattanasuwarna
Public Relations, Office of the Permanent Secretary
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) 
Tel : 02 333 3727 Ext. 3732

The Ministry of Science and Technology, NSTDA, and Autodesk Join Hands to advance Digital Manufacturing in Thailand

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Created on Monday, 30 May 2016 10:25

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Industry - wide adoption of Autodesk design and collaboration software to boost manufacturing competitiveness and benefit up to 100,000 engineering professionals.

 NSTDA , The Ministry of Science and Technology, and Autodesk signed MOU

Bangkok, May 25, 2016 - The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), The Ministry of Science and Technology, and Autodesk today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help advance Thailand’s Manufacturing competitiveness trough industry-wide adoption of leading edge 3D technologies and digital manufacturing capabilities.

Dr.Pichet Durongkaveroj, Ministry of Science and Technology said, “Thailand will need to adapt in this 21st century world from Thailand 3.0 model to a Thailand 4.0 model in order to advance Thailand further into develop country. This is support Thailand in changing country with middle income to high income moving the economy from one that operates on performance to one that progresses trough innovation. One of the initiatives and mechanisms for moving into an economy of Thailand 4.0 is through the use of technology in Industry 4.0 which will adopt the greater use of digital technologies in manufacturing. A special element of this is the ability to directly connect the needs of consumers to the manufacturing progress , which implies that larger factories would not necessarily  be a competitive edge or limitation for operators any longer. This phenomenon will indeed have and immense impact on the economy’s infrastructure.”

Dr.Taweesak Koanantakool, President of NSTDA said, “Manufacturing is critical to our economy. Digital manufacturing technologies and talent development will propel Thailand forward in a highly competitive market. The Digital Manufacturing Platform powered by Autodesk Technologies will help local prayers increase the pace of innovation, and promote connectivity and collaboration in alignment to the government’s digital Economy goals.”

 
 NSTDA , The Ministry of Science and Technology, and Autodesk signed MOU 

Mr.Rama Tiwari, Regional director of sales, Autodesk ASEAN said, “Technologies like the internet of things, augmented and virtual reality, robotics and additive manufacturing are disrupting the industry. The Digital Manufacturing Platform gives local talent and companies the tools to platform every link in manufacturing value chain, and the opportunity for Thailand to lead in the future of making things."

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Editor : Naruemol Rattanasuwarnna

Public Relations, Office of the Permanent Secretary

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) 

Tel : 02 333 3727 Ext. 3732

NARIT prepare observers stations for "Mars"

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Created on Friday, 27 May 2016 14:31

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NARIT arranged a press conference for "MARS opposition closet to earth"

          National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand [Public Organization] [NARIT] under Ministry of Science and Technology, said “On May,22,2016  Earth will fly between Mars and the sun, bringing the red planet closer to Earth than it’s been for over a decade  in the past 11 years. This year, it wills visible see the brightest Mas via our eyes. So, NARIT prepare observers stations for Mars and could be seen in Bangkok, Chiangmai, Chachoengsao and Nakornratchasima on May, 22 – 31 in this year.”

Translator : Naruemol Rattanasuwarna
Public Relations, Office of the Permanent Secretary
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) 
Tel : 02 333 3727 Ext. 3732

The Ministry of science and technology hold a meeting “The 1st Meeting of Board of Advisors to COST (BAC)"

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Created on Friday, 27 May 2016 14:04

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          The Ministry of science and technology hold a meeting “The 1st Meeting of Board of Advisors to COST (BAC): Brainstorming Session on ASPASTI Implementation Plan” with COST Chairman of ASEAN countries.

Assoc. Prof. Sakarindr Bhumiratana, as the chairman

          On May 24, 2016 – At Dusit Thani Bangkok, National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (STI) under Ministry of Science and Technology hold a meeting “The 1st Meeting of Board of Advisors to COST (BAC): Brainstorming Session on ASPASTI Implementation Plan” and Assoc. Prof. Sakarindr Bhumiratana, as the chairman including 45 participants from COST Chairman of ASEAN countries.


Translator : Naruemol Rattanasuwarna
Public Relations, Office of the Permanent Secretary
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) 
Tel : 02 333 3727 Ext. 3732

The Ministry of Science and Technology, a key host of “Startup Thailand 2016”, announces its readiness and confidence in startup to drive Thai economy

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Created on Friday, 22 April 2016 16:11

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The Ministry of Science and Technology joins hands with 11 agencies from both public and private sectors including Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, SMEs Service Center, Community Organization (Pracha Rath) and Thailand Startup Community to co-host a press conference on “Startup Thailand 2016” which will be held from April 28 - May 1, 2016 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. At the event, Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Uttama Savanayana, Minister of Information and Communication Technology and Dr. Suvit Maesincee, Deputy Minister of Commerce will preside over the opening ceremony.

“Startup Thailand 2016” is Thailand’s first and the largest event of the year specially designed to be a powerful platform to unveil over 180 startups in response with the government policy to place importance on startups to help them expand their business and create a new market both locally and internationally which will significantly lead to exponential growth and push Thailand toward scientific, innovative and technological economy in order to become a digital hub of ASEAN. In addition to bringing together startup business operators and investors to have the opportunity to meet and exchange their experiences while forming a strong network, this motivational event provides knowledge and create inspiration to young entrepreneurs ranging from college and university students, new office workers, a new generation of farmers to corporate executives. Besides this, this inspiring event will help SMEs entrepreneurs to understand and get an insight into startup business so that they will be able to develop their own business steadily. To stimulate and inspire a new generation of startups, “Pitching Challenge” Competition, another can’t-miss highlight of this event, will be kicked off. The well-selected 10 finalist startup teams will be announced and entered the final round of competition with a 5-minute English presentation on their startup initiatives to win the cash prize worth a combined 520,000 baht on April 30, 2016 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology, said: “According to the 1/2016 meeting of the National Innovation Development Committee on January 8, 2016, presided over by Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, the Prime Minister assigned Ministry of Science and Technology to be a representative of the government and be a key host of “Startup Thailand 2016” in cooperation with 11 agencies from both public and private sectors including Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, SMEs Service Center, Community Organization (Pracha Rath) and Thailand Startup Community to move Thailand towards innovative economy and become a digital hub of ASEAN. To date, there are about 1,000-2,500 startups in Thailand. This year, the government is committed to supporting startups to expand their customer base, not just in Bangkok. The government has set up a strategic plan for “Startup District’ to wide spread startup in every part of Thailand. This year’s “Startup Thailand 2016” will be organized under the concept of “Unite to Rise”, bringing together startups and related startup agencies from every sector for the first time in Thailand by focusing on innovative startup products and services. This is a good start to open up the stage for talented and creative startups to get together to exchange their views and unleash their creativities while showcasing their masterpieces to build up the new business model. This attempt will lead to the strong connection and opportunity for venture capital to drive Thai economy into a brighter future.”

Dr. Uttama Savanayana, Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), said: “The ICT Ministry’s policies obviously support startups in accordance with the government’s economic stimulus measures to move Thailand towards ‘Digital Economy’. Playing a vital role in driving economy coupled with Information Technology (IT), the Ministry, therefore, has come up with a strategic goal to support entrepreneurs by utilizing new technology to further develop their business to increase their income level and apply digital technology to raise the quality of life. In addition, there are other divisions under our Ministry that are ready to fully support startup entrepreneurs such as Software Industry Promotion Agency (Public Organization) or SIPA, Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Public Organization) or ETDA, Electronic Government Agency (Public Organization) or EGA, Thailand Post Co., Ltd, CAT Telecom PCL and TOT PCL to co-host “Startup Thailand 2016” to drive the government policies, particularly developing Thailand to a digital economy to create more jobs, generate more income and develop a better quality of life according to Thailand’s vision to power up the country to achieve “stability, prosperity and sustainability”.

Dr. Suvit Maesincee, Deputy Minister of Commerce, said: “The Ministry of Commerce is committed to supporting startup to grow exponentially and sustainably. Startup is a business ideally for young entrepreneurs who dare to think and dare to do through trial and error methods. No need to have a budget for investment, but have to come up with brilliant idea and a strong desire to change. The size of the business is not an obstacle to grow the business. One of the Ministry’s current efforts is to shift the traditional business practices to a new business model that allows the private and civil society sectors to drive business together; meanwhile the government will be a key supporter to help fill in the gap. Moreover, the government is looking to amend the corporate law to allow a single individual to register as corporate entity to support entrepreneurs, unlock the Board of Investment (BOI)’s regulations to allow a single individual with potential idea in the targeted industries to gain BOI privileges. Current regulation only allows targeted firms that already have machinery. BOI is now in the process of consideration to amend law and regulations. A single individual who has an idea is able to get support from BOI. The more startups enter the system, the more opportunity to invest in venture capital. There might be some tax incentives or some guarantees to encourage investors to make an investment.”

“Startup Thailand 2016” will be kicked off under the concept “Unite to Rise” or “a get together of startups to make a big move to Thai economy”. Apart from gathering agencies from both public and private sectors, this can’t-miss event has received tremendous support from other agencies to cooperatively discover a new innovative business model that will help the business to grow rapidly. This inspiring event will be held from April 28 - May 1, 2016 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The official opening ceremony is set to launch on April 28, 2016 along with exclusive talks on “Thailand’s Startup Vision” by Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, “Empowering Startup Thailand: The New Economic Foundation of Thailand” by Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak and “Creative Economy: A Platform for Korean Startup Development” by H.E. Choi Yanghee, Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning, Korea. Additionally, there will a series of interesting seminars led by highly talented startups from over 10 countries including “Startup & New Investment Opportunities in Asia” by Mr. Dave McClure, Founding Partner of 500 Startups. Besides this, there will be other motivational and invaluable sessions throughout a must-visit 4-day event. For more information, please call 02-017-5555 or contact Call Center at 1313. Also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit website: www.thailandstartup.org or Facebook:www.facebook.com/ThailandStartup/. (Please find internal activities from enclosed documents.)

Note to Editors: Startup Thailand 2016

Startup Thailand 2016 is organized to unite the power of startup to contribute to the growth of the Thai economy. The Ministry of Science and Technology, as a key host of the event, has joined forces with 11 agencies from both public and private sectors including Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, SMEs Service Center, Community Organization (Pracha Rath) and Thailand Startup Community to co-host this motivational event under the concept “Unite to Rise”. ‘Startup’ has been divided into 8 categories in accordance with entrepreneurs from different types of businesses including Agriculture Technology Startup (AgriTech), Industry Technology Startup (IndustryTech), Government Technology and Education Technology Startup (GovTech & EducationTech), Property Technology Startup (PropertyTech), Lifestyle Startup (Lifestyle-Travel-Media), E-Commerce and Logistic Startup (E-Commerce & Logistic), Financial Technology Startup (FinTech) and Medical Technology and Healthcare Startup (MedTech & Healthcare).

For more information, please contact:

Public Relations Department, Ministry of Science and Technology: Tel: 02-333-3700 ext. 3727-3732 Fax: 02-333-3834

Public Relations & Corporate Communications Department, National Science and Technology Development Agency: Tel: 02-564-7000 ext. 71731

Lanjana (089-128-5004) : Weeravut (081-614-4465) : Chananant (081-639-6122) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Nattawan (094-148-8863)

Grand Opening of Food and Feed Innovation Center

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Created on Friday, 22 April 2016 15:50

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On 20 April 2016, BIOTEC celebrated the opening of Food and Feed Innovation Center.  Presiding over this auspicious occasion was Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology. Thailand’s food export values reached 1 trillion Baht in 2014, accounting for 9% of its GDP. The country is the 14^th largest food exporter in the world. To maintain the competitiveness of the food industry, science, technology and innovation are imperative.   Food and Feed Innovation Center was established in order to collaborate with the food and feed industries to develop innovation which can create novel products or make improvement in the production process, with the ultimate goal of enhance Thailand’s strengths and competitiveness in food and feed industries.

“Ministry of Science and Technology has been tasked to implement the Food Innopolis, listed in the Government’s Super-Cluster initiative.  The Super-Cluster initiative is designed to link Thailand’s industry cluster assets and strengthen the clusters by adding mission critical elements that help businesses become more efficient and competitive. Our plan will integrate research, academic, and public-private assets into core industry cluster ecosystems, as well as adding support in areas of workforce development, infrastructure, logistics, and technology. We aims to attract world-class food companies to set up their base in Thailand, as well as bringing in start-ups, SMEs and leading companies in Thailand to join and complete the value chain. The establishment of Food and Feed Innovation Center will certainly play a vital role in Food Innopolis,” said Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj in his inauguration remark.

The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) has been engaged in employing biotechnology to create values, develop novel products and improve production process in food and feed sector for decades.  “We have developed core competencies in major technologies that can be used as a foundation to provide smart solutions to our industrial clients. Such technologies include the screening for functional microorganisms, fermentation technology and bioprocess engineering, food chemistry and nutrigenomics,” added Dr. Kanyawim Kirtikara, BIOTEC Executive Director.

Food and Feed Innovation Center occupies vast laboratory space of 900 sq.m. in the Innovation Cluster II building at Thailand Science Park.  The laboratory is fully equipped with advanced instrument necessary to perform cutting-edge research to create innovation.  Another important feature is the pilot-scale production infrastructure to assess the feasibility of the technology, ensuring smooth transition from lab-scale to industrial scale. This pilot-scale production infrastructure is installed at a 1,200 sq.m. facility, completed with a 300L submerged fermentor and a 500kg solid state fermentor, connected with various downstream processes. “Over 50 million Baht has been invested to this state-of-the-art research and pilot production infrastructure. Our research team now consists of 40 staffs with various expertise.  We also form a strong network with researchers in the academic sector, as well as overseas partners to tap on the expertise not available in our research team,” said Dr. Wonnop Visessanguan, Director of Food Biotechnology Research Unit of BIOTEC, a team leader of the Food and Feed Innovation Center.

With the fully-equipped facilities and expertise in production, processing, Food and Feed Innovation Center will be a major driving force in providing viable, forward- and global-looking solutions for Thai food and feed industries.