{"id":1553,"date":"2017-08-24T10:12:43","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T03:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jsps-th.org\/jsps_en\/?p=1553"},"modified":"2017-11-06T12:10:44","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T05:10:44","slug":"jsps-nrct-jaat-symposium-in-thailand-research-expo-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jsps-th.org\/jsps_en\/2017\/08\/24\/1553\/","title":{"rendered":"JSPS-NRCT-JAAT Symposium in Thailand Research Expo 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

On August 23rd and 24th, 2017, JSPS Bangkok Office organized \u201cJSPS-NRCT-JAAT Symposium\u201d as a part of the Thailand Research Expo 2017, sponsored by National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).<\/p>\n

The Expo is an annual academic event organized by NRCT, where many organizations set up their own booth, and where scientific seminars are also held by both domestic and overseas research organizations. JSPS Bangkok Office has co-hosted seminars with NRCT and invited Japanese researchers since its inception in 2009. This year, we held a bigger event as \u201cJAPAN DAYS\u201d which commemorate the 130th anniversary of Japan-Thailand Diplomatic Relations, in cooperation with JAAT (JSPS Alumni Association of Thailand).
\nThe theme of symposium was \u201cShaping the Future of Academic and Scientific Collaboration between Thailand and Japan\u201d. Programs were; panel discussions and introduction about funding organization for further development of the academic exchange between Japan and Thailand.
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\"Commemorative<\/a>

Commemorative Photo<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong, Deputy Prime Minister opens Thailand Research Expo 2017 and JAPAN DAYS to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Thailand – Japan Diplomatic Relations before the symposium.
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\"Dr.<\/a>

Dr. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Secretary\u2013General, NRCT, Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong, Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Shiro Terashima, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

In the opening ceremony of JAPAN DAYS, Dr. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Secretary\u2013General, NRCT, Mr. Shiro Terashima, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand and Mr. Hisashi Kato, Advisor, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), delivered welcome remarks.
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\"Mr.<\/a>

Mr. Hisashi Kato, Mr. Shiro Terashima, Dr. Sirirurg Songsivilai<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Prof. Dr. Tetsukazu Yahara, Graduate School of Sciences, Kyushu University delivered keynote speech on the theme of \u201cWhere are we from and where are we going? Perspectives for a sustainable society\u201d.
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\"Prof.<\/a>

Prof. Dr. Tetsukazu Yahara<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Then, the panel discussion was conducted under the theme of \u201cPast, Present and Future of Academic and Scientific Collaboration between Thailand and Japan\u201d by two Japanese speakers, Prof. Dr. Shin-ichi Ago, Ritsumeikan University and Prof. Dr. Mamoru Yamada, Yamaguchi University and two Thai speakers, Prof. Dr. Charnvit Kasetsiri, Thammasat University and Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Khon Kaen University Council.
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\"Prof.<\/a>

Prof. Dr. Kittisak Sawanyawisuth (Moderator), Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Dr. Charnvit Kasetsiri, Prof. Dr. Shin-ichi Ago, Prof. Dr. Mamoru Yamada
<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Dr. Danai Tiwawech, President of JAAT, delivered closing remarks of the first day and introduced the members of Executive Committee of JAAT.
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\"Dr.<\/a>

Dr. Danai Tiwawech<\/p><\/div> <\/p>\n

In the evening of 23rd August, \u201cDinner talk\u201d was held by NRCT to provide opportunity to promote international academic exchange between Japan and Thailand. It started welcome remarks by Dr. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Secretary\u2013General, NRCT, followed by keynote speech by Prof. Soottiporn Chittmittrapap, Advisor to Minister of Education, Prof. Suthipun Jitpimolmard, Director, The Thailand Research Fund and Mr. Hideo Fukushima, Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Thailand.
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\"Prof.<\/a>

Prof. Soottiporn Chittmittrapap, Advisor to Minister of Education<\/p><\/div>
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\"Prof.<\/a>

Prof. Suthipun Jitpimolmard, Director, The Thailand Research Fund<\/p><\/div>
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\"Mr.<\/a>

Mr. Hideo Fukushima, Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Thailand.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

The second panel discussion was conducted in the morning of 24th August. Panelists of which were; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashir Ahmed, Kyushu University, Prof. Dr. Tatsuya Hata, Kindai University, Dr. Paritud Bhandhubanyong, Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) and Prof. Dr. Prapat Thepchatree, Thammasat University. This theme was of \u201cTrend of research collaboration between Japanese and Thai Universities.\u201d
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\"Dr.<\/a>

Dr. Kampanart Silva (Moderator), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashir Ahmed, Dr. Paritud Bhandhubanyong, Prof. Dr. Prapat Thepchatree, Prof. Dr. Tatsuya Hata<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Regarding Introduction about Funding and Hub Organization for Research Collaboration, Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI) and National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) from Thailand and AUN\/SEED-Net, Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (JASTIP), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and JSPS from Japan, introduced their programs and activities.
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\"Dr.<\/a>

Dr. Charay Vichathai (HSRI)<\/p><\/div>
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\"Assoc.<\/a>

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanwit Tribuddharat (NSTDA)<\/p><\/div>
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\"Ms.<\/a>

Ms. Wanichar Sukprasertchai (AUN\/SEED-NET)<\/p><\/div>
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\"Dr.<\/a>

Dr. Taro Sonobe (JASTIP)<\/p><\/div>
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\"Mr.<\/a>

Mr. Yoshihide Kobayashi (JST)<\/p><\/div>
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\"Prof.<\/a>

Prof. Yamashita Kuniaki (JSPS)<\/p><\/div>
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\"Dr.<\/a>

Dr. Natthanon Phaiboonsilpa (Moderator)<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Last of all, Prof. Yamashita Kuniaki, Director of JSPS Bangkok Office, gave thanks to all the people concerned about this event.
\nHe concluded the event by mentioning that all lectures, speeches and introductions are; inspiring, impressive, important, informative, innovative and intimate and these 6 \u2018\u2019I\u2019\u2019 remind him, when you pronounce in Japanese \u2018\u2019love\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n

The program of the symposium is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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