Thailand Science Park Visit and Meet with the NSTDA

On October 11, AMCHAM members visited the Thailand Science Part, the first science, technology and innovation hub of Thailand to meet with the National Science and Technology Development Agency. Organized by AMCHAM’s Healthcare Council, the event was a first of its kind educational field visit (with a turnout of 30 people) to learn about national directions on healthcare, medical device research, advanced technologies, and discuss opportunities in the healthcare service industry. The event was a follow up to an AMCHAM meeting with President of NSTDA in January this year and was led by Heidi Gallant, Executive Director of AMCHAM, and Amara Chumplang, Co-Chair of the Healthcare Council.

AMCHAM members were given an overview on NSTDA’s role in strengthening its capabilities in research and innovation in technology by the private sector through the Thailand Science Park. Members were also given an insight into the Easter Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi), a specialized science park that will stimulate and manage the flow of knowledge and technology amongst universities, R&D institutions, companies and markets for creation and growth of innovation based companies through incubation and spin off processes. The EECi which will be ready by 2021 marks the beginning of Thailand’s drive towards stability, prosperity and sustainability through Science, Technology and Innovation.

Dr. Ravipat Phudpong, Director of Collaboration Development Division, EECi, and Dr. Kriskrai Sitthiseripratip, Principal Researcher, Medical Devices Research Center, NSTDA welcomed the AMCHAM delegation and took members on a guided tour of the facility. The visit was fruitful and provided information on opportunities for future collaboration in the healthcare sector.

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