Assoc.Prof.Thawatchai Onjun, Executive Director of Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology was delegated by Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to attend 23rd Ministerial Level Meeting (MLM) of Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in

Assoc.Prof.Thawatchai Onjun, Executive Director of Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology was delegated by Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to attend 23rd Ministerial Level Meeting (MLM) of Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA) on 31st of October 2022, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The Meeting served as a high-level platform for the nuclear-related policy makers from FNCA countries to have an in-depth discussion on enhancing cooperation in the areas of research and development and the applications of nuclear technology to contribute to the country’s sustainable development. As nuclear technology can address issues in several areas namely industry, agriculture, medicine, and environment, this year, the focus of the roundtable discussion is on the utilization of nuclear technology in oncology in complementary to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s newly-established project on Rays of Hope. Dr. Thawatchai delivered a country presentation on the radiotherapy in Thailand consisting of the current status of radiation treatment, manpower, equipment and the establishment of the national auditing system regarding radiotherapy—Thai Quality Assurance Team for Radiation Oncology (Thai-QUATRO). The information presented was collected from Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thai Association of Radiation Oncology and Office of Atoms for Peace. Additionally, Thailand announced the acceptance of hosting the 24th MLN FNCA in 2023 as proposed. This will be a great opportunity for Thailand to provide support to the region regarding the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.