Press Release

TINT participated in the international panel discussion at Global South-South Development (GSSD) Expo 2022 to share knowledge in nuclear applications for sustainable development

12 September 2022
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On 12 September 2022, Mr. Vichai Puripunyavanich, Nuclear Scientist (Expert Level), of Nuclear and Technology Research and Development Center (NTRDC) of Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT) was an invited panelist on a global stage at the GSSD Expo 2022 Side Event: “Harnessing the Power of the Atom: South-South/Triangular Cooperation and the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science and Technology.” This GSSD Expo event was the 11th in the series and it was the first time it was held in the Asia-Pacific.

Along with other distinguished delegates, Vichai shared knowledge and experience in nuclear science and technology in Thailand. Vichai emphasized on plant mutation breeding in the aspect of food security. Other panelists came from many organizations worldwide including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), Fiji Ministry of Agriculture, Vietnam Atomic Energy Agency. The Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand served as the session chair. TINT Deputy Director Dr. Phiriyatorn Suwanmala joined the audience in the packed meeting room.

Besides the panel discussion, TINT (NTRDC and Irradiation Center: IC) managed an information booth with the IAEA, giving expo attendees introduction to nuclear technology and displaying local food products which participated in the Local Food Irradiation contest project.

The GSSD Expo 2022, which was a showcase event for South-South and triangular cooperation efforts, under the main theme of “Advancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable COVID-19 Recovery: Towards a Smart and Resilient Future.” It was held on 12-14 September 2022 at the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok. The co-hosts were the Government of Thailand and ESCAP, and organized by UNOSSC.