We cordially invite you to attend

STS forum Japan-Thailand Symposium 2026

Organized by: National Research Council of Thailand, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation 

Co-organized by: Science and Technology in Society forum (STS forum)

OPENING CEREMONY & SPECIAL ADDRESS

Global Challenges and Emerging Trends

in Research and Education in the 21st Century

by Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

REMARKS IN SUPPORT: Thailand's Path toward the Great Convergence

by Prof. Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

Briefing of the Symposium

by Dr. Wiparat De-ong

Executive Director

National Research Council of Thailand

Congratulatory Messages by

Prof. Hiroshi Komiyama

Chairman, Science and Technology in Society forum (STS forum)

H.E. Mr. Masato Otaka

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Thailand

Prof. Tsuchiya Sadayuki

Executive Director, Science and Technology in Society forum (STS forum)

Friday 24 April 2026

15:00-16:00 hrs.

at World Ballroom, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, Bangkok, Thailand