“Science Diplomacy for National Competitiveness Workshop”

Mar 19 2016

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Vithes Samosorn, Si Ayutthaya Road, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science and Technology, join hand to hold Brainstorming Meeting on “Science Diplomacy for National Competitiveness Workshop” aimed to integrate and drive actions in the field of diplomacy and science along the way, including framing / setting direction of operation clearly and in line with government policy statement, version 1 (2013 - 2021) in connection with the development and promotion of the use of science, technology, research and development, innovation, policies and plans in the field of promoting Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation in overseas, both bilateral and multilateral. The meeting is presided over by Mr. Panyarak Poonsap, Deputy Secretary to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the representative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prof. Dr. Weerapong Pairsuwan, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Science and Technology.

Translator : Mr. Thawesak Namueangrak

Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Tel. 02 333 3840

offered flowers arranged in lotus-shape and signed blessing to "His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great,"

Mar 19 2016

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February 22, 2016 - Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and technology, along with MOST executives, offered flowers arranged in lotus-shape and signed blessing to "His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great," to show loyalty at Sahathai Samakom Pavilion, Royal Palace.

Translator : Mr. Thawesak Namueangrak

Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Tel. 02 333 3840

“the spokesman for ministry of science and technology meets the press in northern region”.

Mar 19 2016

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19 February 2016 at Chiang Mai - On the occasion that Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, the spokesman for the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), went to preside over the annual activities of NSTDA in northern region, the Office of Permanent Secretary under Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), by the ministry of science and Technology coordination center, upper northern region, organized the activity “the spokesman for ministry of science and technology meets the press in northern region”.  by opening forum for discussion between the spokesman and the Public Relation in Chiang Mai, local mass media, Representative of MOST network and  the ministry of science and Technology coordination center, upper northern region. Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul has explained about current government policies focusing on communication for encouragement of awareness, accessibility and understanding to the public sectors. As a spokesman, he can see that there are various mechanism for driving science, technology and innovation (STI) work to provinces, communities and locality, such as NSTDA in Northern region, Network of clinic technology, Northern Science Park, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand and MOST Coordination Center - upper northern region. These driving mechanisms are ready to work with local communities closely. Especially, there is linking among provinces, locality and MOST Coordination Center - upper northern region as the core center of MOST in the region. In the past year, various missions have been driven into the concrete projects, by working closely with provinces, such as coordinating to initiate the project for applying geospatial technology for management of disaster, Smog and wildfire, coordinating to initiate the project for managing agricultural waste by developing fermentation food for animal from maize waste.

"Unites to Fight Mosquito"

Mar 19 2016

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Ministry of Science and technology is ready to use research and development to reduce the spread of dengue coursed by Mosquitoes. These includes the products to prevent and eliminate mosquito larvae in form of granular zeolite, dengue test kits, dengue vaccine, Microbial Removal larvae, nano-emulsion spray for repelling mosquito, porous glass rocks for repelling mosquito, Program “Tan Ra Bad” and radiation to sterilize mosquitoes. Regarding that the prime minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has assigned the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to develop more powerful version of Mosquito slapping machine, at the public relations campaign "Unites to Fight Mosquito" held before starting the cabinet meeting on February 9, 2016, Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, spokesman for the Ministry of Science and Technology, revealed that the Ministry of Science and Technology is aware of the concern of the Prime Minister with the public to use science, technology and innovation to improve the quality of life of people, literally. Especially during an outbreak of dengue fever by mosquito. 

Translator : Mr. Thawesak Namueangrak

Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Tel. 02 333 3840

revealed that the Cabinet agreed to the Government of Thailand to host the workshop together with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Mar 19 2016

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On 16 February 2016 - Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, spokesman for the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), revealed that the Cabinet agreed to the Government of Thailand to host the workshop together with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Bangkok. The workshop was held between 22-26 February 2016, under the project supporting the development of human resource in nuclear technology. The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP), Ministry of Science and Technology, is the host of this event. The seminar will feature representatives from more than 70 people attending to share their experiences about the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. This seminar will be used as guide to design and manage project in international cooperation for the years 2017-2018 and it is an important step in establishing the acceptance in management of uses of nuclear  and radiation technology at international level.

Translator : Mr. Thawesak Namueangrak

Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Tel. 02 333 3840

engineering and mathematics (STEM) to reinforce competitiveness in those areas

Mar 19 2016

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Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, spokesman for the Ministry of Science and Technology, revealed that the Ministry is in the process of submitting the proposals of human resource development for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to reinforce competitiveness in those areas. This is one of the strategic projects of the ministry for supporting the government operations, under the leadership of Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, on the development of workforce who has technological and innovative potential. This will increase the competitiveness of Thailand and initiate a new technological entrepreneur (Tech startup).

Translator : Mr. Thawesak Namueangrak

Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Tel. 02 333 3840

“AUTM Asia 2016”

Mar 19 2016

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        NSTDA join forces with 8 organizations comprised of government agencies and educational institutions holding the international Conference on the topic world-class technology and innovation “AUTM Asia 2016” in Chiang Mai. This campaign aims for encouraging the development of technologies and innovation in Thailand, from upstream to downstream, and promoting technology transfer and applying research results from academia and research institutions commercially.

       Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, Deputy director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Conference “AUTM Asia 2016”, announced that Thailand is honored to host the AUTM Asia this year to promote Thailand as a hub to link the professional management of intellectual property and technology transfer in the region. This conference will be held between 15-18 March 2016 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai. Participants are experts from technology / innovation management from various countries around the world who will share knowledge and experiences on the topic intellectual property, Technology transfer, both at domestic and international context. Sharing experiences regarding using intellectual property for the commercial and social benefit.

Translator : Mr. Thawesak Namueangrak

Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Tel. 02 333 3840

HAII and UNISDR: Seience and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction Ready to share with the world

Mar 10 2016

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This afternoon March 10, 2016), Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of science and Technology and Dr. Robert Glasser, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction. The United Nations office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) chaired and witnessed the signing ceremony of th Statement of Cooperation on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction between Ministry of Science and Technology's Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute HAlI and UNISDR at Ballroom 1,2 floor, Royal orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

The Ministry of Science and Technology's HAll organized the signing ceremony of the Statement of Cooperation on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction with UNISDR. This cooperaion aims t o promote the application of science and technology in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The partnership will foster a comprehensive approach to promote coherence and linkages between climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainable livelihoods at community level. It will also share HAll's many examples of community-level good practice in disaster risk management to the wider development community regionally and globally. The statement of Cooperation was signed by Dr. Royol Chitradon, Director of HAll, and Dr. Feng Min Kan, Head of Regional office for Asia-Pacific, UNISDR. It was witnessed by Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology, and Dr. Robert Glasser, special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNISDR.

Dr Glasser said the sendai Framework was an important tool to prevent new and reduce existing disaster risk It will do this by implementing integrated and inclusive economic, structural, legal. social health. cultural. educational, environmental, technological, political and institutional measures that prevent and reduce hazard exposure and vulnerability to disaster, increasing preparedness for response and recovery and thus strengthening resilience. The Royal Thai Government is, currently, providing a global lead in implementing disaster risk reduction and community resilience in line with the Sendai Framework This partnership will ensure that this impressive development is shared globally so that others are able to learn from Thailand's example. By applying appropriate, and often simple, technology, science and technologies can empower community to reduce their disaster and climate risk, and protect diversify, and sustain their livelihoods. Many initiatives of His Majesty the King of Thailand are innovative and they have captured th to effectively deal with floods and droughts Thailand has enormous experience to share with the rest of the world on how to manage disaster risk.

Dr. Pichet mentioned that Thailand learned a lot from the big flood in 2011, which showed the ignificance of data and technology to efficiently support decision making and management. Developed by All Thailand, now has the National Hydroinformatics and Climate Data Centet (NHc) to integrate water data from all relevant organizations. All partners can use the center's data for water management both in normal times and situations HAll also translates the concepts of science and technology for disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, srstainability and resilience into reality on the ground Thailand is facing the worst drought disaster in recorded history. It has had the lowest rainfall for 34 years, and the lowest ble storage level on record in dams of the central and northeastern Thailand water resource management at community level is a key factor to overcome this situation. At present, with the collaboration of almost 30 private sector entities, government agencies, and international organizations, 60 good pract from over 600 villages have been gathered. 98% of these villages have successfully secured their watcr supply and their food security. This shows how science-informed policies and action really Iranslate to strengthened community can resilience at the ground level, in both times of drought and flood. Now, Thailand is rendy to share its lessons learned to its neighbours in the Mekong, ASEAN, and wider Asia Pacific region,

This signing ceremony follows the UNISDR Science and Technology Conference on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 on January 27-29, 2016, in Geneva, Switzerland. The conference together a diversity of science and technology community and partners from all regions and disciplines. More than 700 scientists, experts. policy makers, rescarchers relevant practitioners attended the conference Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj. Minister of Science and Technology, Thailand, participated as a panelist in the opening ceremony under the topic of "Introductio the Science and Technology Partnership and Road Map for the implementation of the Sendai Framework" this conference, presented the notable success Thailand in applying science, technology, and data of to support disaster risk resilience at the community level. Hence, UNISDR and HAll agreed to collaboratively documenting best practices gathered from Thailand, and share examples of community-level good practice in disaster risk management to the wider development community regionally and globally. To regionalize the outcome of the International Science and Technology Conference in Geneva, UNISDR and HAll will jointly organize a regional conference on science and technology network for disaster risk reduction for the ASEAN and Asia-Pacific region in August 2016

GISTDA has operated the Project

Feb 19 2016

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GISTDA has operated the Project to create the database of village area used as reference for obtaining the basic benefits of the villager at Mae Lan Na Subdistrict, Long District, Prae Province, geospatial technology for area management is adopted as a tool used by the relevant authorities for accuracy managing area. GISTDA by Gen. Dr. Vichit Satharanond, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility policies, and GISTDA staff tracked down the operation performance and shared their opinions with the Mae Lan Na Municipality Subdistrict, including the community leaders who have benefited from the operation.

 

 

 

 

Translator : Mr. Thawesak Namueangrak(T)

Information and Communication Technology Center(ICTC)

Ministry of Science and Technology(MOST)

Tel. 02 333 3840

 

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