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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology which is a technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine has been considered as an important sector of opportunity by the government of Thailand for decades. The government has recognized the potential value of biotechnology in enhancing the productivity of products, particularly in agriculture and food area, which would lead to developing Thailand's economy.
However, the biotechnology industry in Thailand is still very much in its infancy; there are several pipeline products but few have been commercialized. Therefore, the government needed to support research & development programs that would not only improve the quality of human life and but also help reduce the negative effects of chemicals on the environment and on human health.
There were initiatives under way to stimulate the creation of a vibrant biotechnology sector in Thailand. Consequently, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) were established to provide the critical mass needed in order to achieve the goal and attract private investors.
The focal point for biotechnology development in Thailand is BIOTEC, which was established under the Ministry for Science, Technology and Energy in 1983. BIOTEC is now under the umbrella of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). BIOTEC operates autonomously outside the normal framework of civil service and state enterprises, enabling it to more effectively support the development and transfer of biotechnology. Furthermore, BIOTEC plays a vital role in funding research projects related to plant, animal and human biotechnology.
Researches in Biotechnology
Major Development of Biotechnology in Thailand
Global Biotechnology Trends, Concerns, Market Drivers
Developing Industrial Biotechnology
Thailand's National Biotechnology Policy Framework 2004-2011
Government Agencies involved in Biotechnology Researches
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
113 Thailand Science Park,
Phahonyothin Road, Klong 1,
Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand
Tel: 66 2564 6700
Fax: 66 2564 6705
website : http://www.biotec.or.th
Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)
196 Phahonyothin Road,
Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Tel: 66 2579 1121–30, 66 2579 0160, 66 2579 5515
Fax: 66 2561 4771
website : http://www.tistr.or.th
e-mail : tistr@tistr.or.th
National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)
196 Phahonyothin Road,
Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Tel: 66 2561 3445
website : http://www.nrct.go.th
Thailand Science Park (TSP)
111 Thailand Science Park,
Phahonyothin Road, Klong 1,
Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand
Tel: 66 2564 7222 (direct), 66 2564 7200 ext. 5361-5363
Fax: 66 2564 7201
website : http://www.sciencepark.or.th
Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS)
22th Floor CMMU Building,
69 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Samsen Nai,
Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Tel: 66 2644 9524
Fax: 66 2644 9538
website : http://www.tcels.or.th
Thailand Research Fund (TRF)
14th Floor, SM Tower,
979 Phaholyothin Road, Samsen Nai,
Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Tel: 66 2278 8200
Fax: 66 2298 0476
website : http://www.trf.or.th
e-mail : callcenter@trf.or.th
Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization) (ARDA)
2003/61 Paholyothin Road,
Jatujak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Tel: 66 2579 7435
Fax: 66 2579 7693
website : http://www.arda.or.th
e-mail : arda@arda.or.th
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