“Listening to the public and turning feedback into real results” — the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), has received the “Public Sector Excellence Awards 2026” in the Participatory Governance category, under the Open Governance subcategory, for its initiative entitled “Open Governance for the People: Improving Legislation and Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Low-Risk Radiation Generators.”
The award reflects OAP’s efforts to transform the role of government from that of a regulator alone into an organization that listens to stakeholders and works collaboratively to address real-world challenges, while maintaining stringent nuclear and radiation safety standards.
On September 10, 2026, Dr. Rungrueng Kitphati, Secretary General of OAP, assigned Ms. Darunee Peekhunthod, Deputy Secretary General of OAP, to receive the “Public Sector Excellence Awards 2026” from the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC). The ceremony was held at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, Challenger Building, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province, and was presided over by Mr. Pakorn Nilprapunt, Deputy Prime Minister. This achievement represents more than a prestigious award. It reflects OAP’s commitment to creating opportunities to directly hear from users of its regulatory framework, including service recipients, business operators, medical professionals, and other relevant stakeholders. OAP subsequently incorporated their recommendations and real-world challenges into the review of its regulatory processes, improving legislation and eliminating unnecessary procedures in proportion to the level of risk.
