On November 6, 2026, the OAP welcomed a delegation of teachers and students from Hatyaiwittayalai School, Songkhla Province, for an educational tour and visit to its nuclear and radiation laboratories. The visit aimed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the roles, missions, and applications of nuclear and radiation science and technology, while also fostering an understanding of the nation’s nuclear and radiation safety regulatory framework.
During the study visit, the teachers and students toured key OAP units and laboratories, including:
* National Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Action Center (NuREAC)
* Biological Dosimetry Laboratory
* Personal Dosimetry Laboratory
* Environmental Radioactivity Measurement Laboratory
* Whole Body Counter Laboratory
This educational visit served as a vital opportunity to bridge classroom scientific knowledge with practical, real-world operations. It allowed students to experience first-hand the technology, scientific instruments, and working processes of nuclear and radiation scientists and experts. Furthermore, it inspired the youth by highlighting the significance and benefits of nuclear and radiation science and technology to society and the nation.
Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP)
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)
