NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

“NSTDA as a Partner for Research and Innovation in Thailand”

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Metal and Materials NanotechnologyElectronics and Computer Technology

R&D Managementin Thailand Perspective

Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, President

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R&D/GDPYear 2017

155,143 Millions THB

Government Private

Number of R&D Personal Year 2017 (138,644)

38% (52,301) 38% (52,301)

Year 2021

25 Persons-YearYear 201721 Persons-Year

Gross Expenditures on R&D of Thailand

% per GDP

Private Sector

Government Sector, State Enterprise, Educational Institution, NPO

R&D Spending per GDP (%)

2021 Goal1.5% of GDP

Million THB

2021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003

1.5%

Year 2021

281,729 Millions THB

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New Ministry: Science Technology and Higher Education Ministry (STEM)

2 Key Missions:

• Prepare Thai People for the 21st Century

• Country Development with Knowledge and Innovation

Ministry of Science and Technology

Office of the Higher Education

Commission

NationalResearch Council

of Thailand

Thailand Research Fund

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2 Focus Centers (NEW)

4 National Research Centers

5 National S&T Infrastructure (NEW)

National Biobank of Thailand

National Omics Center

NSTDA Supercomputer Center

Center for Cyber-Physical Systems

Technology and InformaticsInstitute for Sustainability

Assistive Technology and Medical Devices Center

National Security and Dual-Use Technology Center 4

Nanoscience& Nanotech

Bioscience &Biotech

Agendabased

Energy

Material &Manufacturing

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Economies

Electronics&IT

6 Research Pillars/ 6 Frontier Research/ 10 Technology Development Groups

Bioeconomy Circular Economy Green Economy Silver Economy Intelligent Economy Sharing Economy

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