{"id":49651,"date":"2026-08-28T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T03:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/?p=49651"},"modified":"2026-09-04T18:26:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:26:02","slug":"nxpo-joins-forces-to-establish-hub-of-talents-for-nuclear-energy-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/en\/49651\/","title":{"rendered":"NXPO joins forces to establish Hub of Talents for Nuclear Energy Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dr. Surachai Sathitkunarat, President of NXPO, participated in the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Hub of Talents for Nuclear Energy Technology (HOTNET) on 26 August 2026 at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, Bangkok. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the 26th INPRO Dialogue Forum, hosted by the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT) in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), presided over the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In his congratulatory remarks, Prof. Dr. Yodchanan emphasized that rapid changes in technology, geopolitics, and the environment are requiring Thailand to accelerate its preparedness in strategically important areas, particularly as the country transitions toward a clean energy system. Regardless of the future direction of Thailand\u2019s energy policy, skilled personnel will remain a critical foundation. The establishment of HOTNET will serve as an important mechanism for breaking down silos and addressing capability gaps by developing a national database of experts, developing training curricula, promoting technology transfer, and fostering collaboration with international organizations. These efforts will help strengthen Thailand\u2019s capabilities and enable the country to keep pace with global developments. He further emphasized that the development of nuclear technology should extend beyond electricity generation, particularly by preparing Thailand to harness the potential of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. This includes developing sub-modules, pursuing technology licensing, and exploring dual-use applications in industry and advanced materials. Such efforts could create new economic opportunities and serve as a new value engine for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Led by TINT with funding support from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the initiative brings together 13 organizations from the government, academic, and industrial sectors to establish HOTNET. The Hub will serve as a platform for connecting experts from government agencies, higher education institutions, the private sector, and international organizations to integrate knowledge, support research and development, and contribute to the formulation of national policies on nuclear energy technology.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The 13 partner organizations are TINT, NXPO, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP), PTT Public Company Limited, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), Chulalongkorn University, Altervim Co., Ltd., the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), the TOT Employee Association, the Department of Science Service (DSS), King Mongkut\u2019s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), and the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Under the collaboration, the partners will jointly undertake eight key activities: 1) developing a national database of experts in nuclear energy technology; 2) organizing academic meetings, technical meetings, and workshops; 3) conducting focus groups to identify approaches for developing and applying nuclear technology tailored to the Thai context; 4) developing a national nuclear energy technology roadmap; 5) developing joint research projects and academic collaborations; 6) developing training curricula and capacity-building activities; 7) promoting collaboration with international organizations, including exchanges of researchers and experts; and 8) building public understanding and engagement regarding the development of nuclear energy technology. The establishment of HOTNET marks a significant milestone in Thailand\u2019s efforts to strengthen its technological capabilities and human resources in nuclear energy, laying a strong foundation for a sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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