NIANews · 2026-03-10 00:00

NIA and four government agencies signed an MOU to develop standards for promoting Thai innovation towards commercialization.

The National Innovation Agency (NIA), along with the Department of Science Service, FDA, TISI, and NXPO, signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on developing standards to advance Thai innovation into commercial ventures.

This collaboration is crucial for transforming research and innovative ideas into tangible commercial products and services, thereby strengthening Thailand's innovation ecosystem and market competitiveness.

Fast Facts

·Event: MOU signing for cooperation on standard development
·Purpose: Promote Thai innovation for commercialization
·Key signatories: National Innovation Agency (NIA), Department of Science Service (DSS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO)
·Date: March 9, 2026
·Location: Eastin Grand Phayathai Hotel, Bangkok
·Presiding official: Dr. Pun-arj Chairatana, Deputy Permanent Secretary of MHESI
·NIA's role: Strengthening national innovation system, supporting innovation entrepreneurs

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People Mentioned

Dr. Pun-arj Chairatana

Deputy Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)

Dr. Pojamarn Thajin

Deputy Director General, Acting Director General at Department of Science Service (DSS)

Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng

Director at National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Mr. Ekanit Romayanon

Secretary-General at Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)

Pharmacist Supattra Boonserm

Secretary-General at Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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NIA and four government agencies signed an MOU to develop standards for promoting Thai innovation towards commercialization.