"Success in Multidisciplinary Research"
Recognizing the potentials of
biotechnology to affect a broad spectrum
of industries, Thailand has placed increased emphasis on biotechnology
over the last decade, with the establishment of the National Center for
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
in 1983, and the launching of the Science and Technology Development
Board (STDB) in 1985. During the first eight years, BIOTEC obtained its
authority directly from the ministry of Science, Technology and
Environment and is in charge of coordinating biotechnology research
and development across the country. The two activities, BIOTEC and
STDB, were merged as part of the National Science and Technology
Development Agency (NSTDA), an autonomous
organization with the mandate
to be the main "driving force" for rapid S&T development in public
and business sector is expected to grow at a fast pace during the
next decade, the government through the NSTDA
action will enhance
not only the national RD&E but also concentrate on technology transfer
and collaboration with private sector with an aim to commercialization.
