“Setthapong” reveals ‘Ministry of Space’ discusses ‘Embassy of France’ to push forward space innovation Adjust the image of the 2 corporations to be more contemporary. prepare to exchange information Chong grants scholarships for space technology in higher education with Thailand
On February 8, the meeting of the Space Affairs Subcommittee for Economic and Security Affairs in the Commission on Telecommunications and Digital Economy and Society, House of Representatives (DES) with Colonel Setthapong Malisuwan, MP for the roster Bhumjaithai Party (Pt.) as the chairman of the sub-committee presided over the meeting with an agenda to consider Implementation of the France-Thailand Year of Innovation 2023 project (France-Thailand Year of Innovation 2023 : YOI) by inviting Mr. Remy Lambert, Mr. Remi Lambert, Minister Counselor From the French Embassy in Thailand, Mr. Pan-Arch Chairat, Director of the National Innovation Agency. (Public Organization) Mr. Chanvit Munikanon President of the Asia Aviation Institute and President of the Institute of Space Technology and Research (ECSTAR) International College of Aviation Industry King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and Ms. Cattleya Delmare, Advisor to the Space Economics and Security Subcommittee. attend the meeting to discuss space innovations
Colonel Setthapong said that the Minister Counselor French Embassy in Thailand He said that it was a great honor to meet with the Commission. This is considered very important and emphasized that this year is the year of French-Thai innovation that aims to develop relations between the two countries. Thailand is the strategic center of the Indo-Pacific of France. which aims to enhance the relationship to a strategic partnership by 2024 in terms of transportation and space-related technology. which is the year of French-Thai innovation There is a heart. matter of space Therefore intends to join various projects with Thailand In order to make the image of both countries more contemporary in terms of technology and innovation. He was willing to cooperate with all sectors and institutions. He also stressed that the two countries aim to strengthen relations in the medium and long term. Information and commission level work with France And France is ready to support scholarships for those studying higher education in space technology with Thailand.
Colonel Setthapong said he was very grateful and impressed that the French Embassy in Thailand has supported Thailand in terms of innovation and provided detailed information to the Commission. Because the work of the French Embassy in Thailand corresponds to the work of the Subcommittee. The committee has a project close to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency. (Public Organization) GISTDA by the committee has initiated a project to establish a space technology laboratory or Space Technology Laboratory with GISTDA and ECSTAR at Wiang Pa Pao Technical College. Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province. Upon learning that the work of the French Embassy in Thailand was in the same direction, it was believed that it would be possible to cooperate in various projects.
Colonel Setthapong said that at the same time, the ACT has cooperated with various government organizations and private companies. While the Institute for Space Technology and Research (ECSTAR), King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Also cooperated with Airbus (Airbus) of France as well. therefore sincerely hope that Thailand will continue to cooperate in the development of space technology and innovation with France. and he would bring this matter to Tan Kalaya Rungwijitchai Chairman of the Commission on Communications, Telecommunications and Digital Economy and Society to know and to invite the Embassy of France to Thailand to meet again
