Seminar on Defining the Strategic Direction for Quantum Technology Development in Thailand by PMU-B
- PMU-B Cluster
- Jun 9, 2023
- 3 min read
National Seminar on Defining the Strategic Direction for Quantum Technology Development in Thailand under a Consortium-Based Management Model to Foster Domestic and International Collaboration
On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B), led by Professor Dr. Sompong Klainongsuang, Director of PMU-B, together with Assistant Professor Dr. Sirinan Kulchat, Deputy Director; Associate Professor Dr. Rina Phattharamanon, Chair of the Frontier Research Cluster Coordination Committee; and Ms. Jatuporn Chokphukhiw, Chair of the SHA and AI Cluster Coordination Committee, along with PMU-B analysts and cluster coordinators, organized a national seminar aimed at setting the strategic direction for the development of quantum technology in Thailand.
The seminar was held under a consortium-based management model, designed to establish collaborative networks both domestically and internationally. The event took place at Mandarin B Conference Room, Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok. - The national seminar on defining the strategic direction for quantum technology development in Thailand, held under a consortium-based management model to foster both domestic and international collaboration, aimed to drive the country's quantum technology forward in a structured and tangible manner.
The seminar served as a platform for discussion and idea exchange among high-potential quantum technology researchers from various leading institutions across the country, with the goal of shaping a coherent and action-oriented national direction for quantum technology advancement. - On this occasion, Professor Dr. Sompong Klainongsuang delivered the opening remarks and warmly welcomed all distinguished guests, including prominent experts, representatives from the private sector, and researchers from various universities across the country who participated in the seminar.
The event was honored by a keynote address delivered by Professor Dr. Wittaya Amornkitbamrung, entitled “Directions for Human Capital Development and Strategies for Advancing Quantum Technology in Thailand Toward Internationalization.”
In addition, the seminar featured a presentation summarizing the national research project “Establishing and Strengthening an Integrated Ecosystem for National Quantum Technology Research,” funded by PMU-B. The presentation was delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Worawat Miwasin of Suranaree University of Technology, highlighting the achievements and development trajectory of quantum technology in Thailand—spanning short-, medium-, and long-term goals—while outlining the vision to build a national quantum ecosystem. - The event was further enriched by a roundtable discussion featuring esteemed experts from both the private and academic sectors. The session was moderated by Dr. Wisit Taweeprangseepon, a member of the National Frontier Research Technical Subcommittee under PMU-B, and included contributions from Associate Professor Dr. Surasak Chiangga of Kasetsart University; Mr. Kittisak Kaweekijmanee of the Quantum Technology Foundation (Thailand); and Mr. Suravee Leelarattanarak, CEO of EQ Tech Energy Co., Ltd.
The panel discussion, titled “Opportunities and Industrial Demands within the Quantum Industry Value Chain—Domestic and International Contexts for Thailand's Quantum Technology Development,” offered insights from both private sector and academic perspectives. The objective was to identify opportunities and prioritize the development of quantum technologies aligned with industrial needs.
The seminar also featured a collaborative brainstorming session with distinguished scholars and researchers, who shared perspectives and recommendations across three key thematic areas:
Leveraging the Quantum Technology Frontier Research White Paper to guide the advancement of Thailand’s quantum technology;
Utilizing Thailand’s quantum ecosystem to create synergies with both domestic and international industries;
Managing the National Quantum Consortium, focusing on strategic planning for quantum technology development and high-potential human capital—under a consortium-based model that promotes collaboration across government, private sector, academia, and civil society, ensuring maximum benefit and relevance to national priorities.
