Thailand National Science and Technology Development Agency
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The National Science and Technology Development Agency is an agency
of the government of Thailand
which supports research in science and technology and their application in the Thai economy
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From the agency's website:
Government agency
A government or state agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of agency types...
of the government of Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
which supports research in science and technology and their application in the Thai economy
Economy of Thailand
The economy of Thailand is a newly industrialized economy. It is a heavily export-dependent economy, with exports accounting for more than two thirds of gross domestic product ....
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From the agency's website:
The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) reflects the Thai government’s deep commitment to apply scientific and technological capabilities to promote and sustain the nation’s economic, social development and growth through the promotion of linkage and collaboration between the public and private sectors. Since its inception in 1991, NSTDA has grown into an active organization with a diverse program focusing on cutting-edge S&T research, design, development and engineering. NSTDA offers a full potential and opportunity for cooperative challenges and investment. Through such a convergence, the organization brings a layered, multi-faceted approach to the scholarly and most practical description of scientific and technological discoveries and advancement to serve national needs and maintain a sustained linkage with the international community.
See also
- NSTDA Affiliated Institutions
- Research Centers
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
- National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)
- National Nanotechnology CenterThailand National Nanotechnology CenterNational Nanotechnology Center is one of Thailand's National Research Centers, directed by National Science and Technology Development Agency .- See also :* Nanotechnology* National Science and Technology Development Agency...
(NANOTEC) - National Electronics and Computer Technology CenterThailand National Electronics and Computer Technology CenterThailand's National Electronics and Computer Technology Center is a statutory government organization under the National Science and Technology Development Agency , Ministry of Science and Technology...
(NECTEC)
- Thailand Science ParkThailand Science ParkThailand Science Park is located in the town of Tha Khlong, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani province, near the city of Rangsit, north of Bangkok. Managed by the National Science and Technology Development Agency, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, it is the country's largest science...
- Software Park ThailandSoftware Park ThailandSoftware Park Thailand is a government agency under the National Science and Technology Development Agency, and was established to stimulate the development of the Thai software industry...
- Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (TAIST), with Tokyo Institute of TechnologyTokyo Institute of TechnologyThe Tokyo Institute of Technology is a public research university located in Greater Tokyo Area, Japan. Tokyo Tech is the largest institution for higher education in Japan dedicated to science and technology. Tokyo Tech enrolled 4,850 undergaraduates and 5006 graduate students for 2009-2010...
and Thai universities - Thailand Graduate Institute of Science and TechnologyThailand Graduate Institute of Science and TechnologyThailand Graduate Institute of Science and Technology or in Thai "" established in 1998 by National Science and Technology Development Agency to develop man force in science and technology and bridge the industry with academics.-Partners:...
(TGIST)
- Research Centers
- The Thailand Research Fund (TRF)