NIANews · 2026-04-10 00:00

Thailand's new MHESI Minister, Prof. Dr. Yossanan Wongsawat, announced eight strategic plans for national innovation and development.

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) attended a policy meeting where Prof. Dr. Yossanan Wongsawat, the newly appointed Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), unveiled eight strategic plans for the ministry.

These strategies aim to transform Thailand into a high-income nation by fostering innovation, developing key industries like semiconductors and AI, and promoting frontier technologies including green energy.

Fast Facts

·Publication Date: April 10, 2026
·Minister: Prof. Dr. Yossanan Wongsawat
·Ministry: Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)
·Number of strategies: 8
·Key strategic areas: Innovation Ecosystem, Wellness Thailand, Semiconductor Thailand, AI & Data Driven Nation, Frontier Innovation, Security Technology, Anti-Corruption & Digital Government, World-Class University
·Frontier Innovation examples: Quantum, Space, Green Energy
·Goal: Elevate Thailand to a high-income country
·Planned discussion: Establishment of intellectual property office with Minister of Commerce

Digitalization

Power Generation

Other

People Mentioned

Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng

Director at National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Dr. Suratth Supajaturas

Deputy Director for Innovation Finance at National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Mr. Pariwat Wongsamran

Deputy Director for Innovation Systems at National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Ms. Supitchaya Limtrakul

Deputy Director for Strategy and Organizational Management at National Innovation Agency (NIA)

Dr. Uratchavee Unhaleaka

Assistant Director at National Innovation Agency (NIA)

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Thailand's new MHESI Minister, Prof. Dr. Yossanan Wongsawat, announced eight strategic plans for national innovation and development.