Regional Training Course Strengthens Safety and Security Oversight for Medical Radiation in Asia – สำนักงานปรมาณูเพื่อสันติ

A regional training course was officially opened to strengthen regulatory foundations for the safe use of radiation and nuclear technology in medicine, with the goal of ensuring the highest level of protection for patients, workers, the public, and the environment, while enhancing regional capacity in safety and security oversight.

Organized by Thailand’s nuclear regulatory authority in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the “Regional Training Course on the Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security for Medical Practices” is being held from 16–27 February 2026 at the regulator’s headquarters. The program aims to ensure that the use of radioactive materials and radiation-generating equipment in medicine complies with international standards, while also strengthening regional cooperation across Asia and supporting Thailand’s role as a regional medical hub with strong radiation metrology infrastructure.
A total of 24 participants are attending, including IAEA experts, representatives from Asian member states, government officials, and specialists from national medical science agencies.
The training focuses on building essential knowledge and skills in licensing, inspection, and regulatory enforcement for medical radiation use. Participants study how to apply IAEA safety standards and nuclear security guidance in real-world operations, review regulatory processes systematically, and engage in lectures, practical exercises, case studies, and country-level experience sharing. The program also includes technical visits to radiotherapy facilities in Thailand, enabling participants to observe licensing and inspection practices in operational settings and analyze real-world medical radiation applications.