Thailand participated in the 47th Regional Meeting of National RCA Representatives (NRM), held from 20–23 May 2025 in Nadi, Fiji. The meeting was organized under the Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) for Research, Development, and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific. Thailand attended as a member state, reaffirming its international commitments in the field of nuclear science and technology.
This year’s meeting also welcomed several Pacific Island countries—such as Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and the Cook Islands—as observers. The goal was to promote greater understanding of the RCA framework and encourage future participation, thereby expanding regional collaboration.
One of the key outcomes was the progress report on project development under the RCA Technical Cooperation (RCA TC) programme for the 2026–2027 cycle. Thailand, as the lead country, will co-implement a project with Japan focusing on enhancing regional capacity in theranostics pharmaceuticals and improving the quality of clinical nuclear medicine services. The project is planned to run from 2026 to 2029.
In addition, for the year 2025, there are a total of 14 ongoing RCA TC projects, with Thailand set to host four national-level activities.
Thailand also played an active role in policy discussions, particularly regarding the operations of the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC). Support was expressed for strengthening the independence of the PAC and reaffirming its role in reviewing and advising on project proposals submitted by RCA member states. A proposal was made to develop a formal operational guideline for the PAC, which will be presented at the upcoming RCA General Conference scheduled to take place in Vienna, Austria in September 2025.
Thailand’s engagement in this meeting underscores its ongoing commitment to regional cooperation, the advancement of nuclear science capabilities, and the promotion of national interests on the international stage.
สำนักงานปรมาณูเพื่อสันติ (ปส.) กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม (อว.)
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