On 13 January 2025, Mr. Thepbodin BORIRAK-ARAWIN was invited as a technical expert for HOKLAS (the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region – Standards and Calibration Laboratory) in the assessment of Magnetic Laboratory. As a representative from NIMT, he provided insights and expertise in assessing the laboratory’s compliance with international standards as well as the guidance to enhance technical competence and measurement capabilities.  His contribution was significant in maintaining the standard required by HOKLAS accreditation and bolstering the metrological traceability to the International System of Units (SI).

Dr. Pariyakorn Petkaew, metrologist from the Acoustics and Vibration Group, attended the Guest Scientist Programme hosted by Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany from 21 September to 19 December 2024.

At PTB, Dr. Pariyakorn participated in the training and conducted a research project on “Developing traceability system for earthquake monitoring stations in Thailand” which aimed to improve traceability and measurement accuracy of earthquake monitoring systems in Thailand. Her work has made a significant contribution to the country’s measurement capabilities and the management of efficient seismic monitoring systems.

Mr. Likit Sainoo, Senior Professional Metrologist from the Fluid Mechanics Group of the Mechanical Metrology Department visited the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan during 8-21 December 2024 to participate as a short-term expert in the PTB Collaborative Projects, “Increasing the Use of Quality-Related Services in Kyrgyzstan” and “Supporting the Reform of the National Quality Infrastructure in Uzbekistan”.

The Project aimed to support all related activities of the inter-laboratory comparison in pressure between NIMT, Kyrgyz National Metrology Institute (CSM) and Uzbek National Metrology Institute (UzNIM) and to enhance the collaborative commitment of NMIs for the development of national quality infrastructure, technical capabilities, and quality management system.

On 19 December 2024, Mr. Wirun Laopornpichayanuwat, Head of Mechanical Metrology Department welcomed Dr. Hitoki Yoneda, Professor from the University of Electro-Communications (UEC), Japan and his Doctoral students from UEC Graduate School.

The visit aimed to have a fruitful discussion on the possibility of research collaborations, particularly under the framework of the UEC-SPRING PROJECT and JICA funding scheme. The meeting marked an important milestone in fostering a potential cooperation between NIMT and UEC.  Afterwards, NIMT arranged facility visits to the laboratories of Dimensional Metrology Department and Mechanical Metrology Department including Flow, Pressure and Wind Tunnel respectively.

Dr. Thayathip Thongtan, Senior Professional Metrologist from the Primary Electrical, Time and Frequency Standards Group of Electrical Metrology Department, participated in an international workshop on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) held on 10 -13 December 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

This workshop served as a platform for a group of GNSS experts to discuss and exchange knowledge as well as share an emerging technology on GNSS applications. By participant this event, NIMT has dedicated to developing technical capabilities remaining at the forefront of the international measurement standards and enhancing the future potential collaboration in the field of Time and Frequency Standard.

Dr. Monthol Homklintian, Group Leader of the Primary Electrical, Time and Frequency standards in Electrical Metrology Department, was invited as a lead trainer for the “Foundation Training on Scientific and Industrial Metrology” held on 8 – 12 December 2024 in Bangladesh. This training program was organized in collaboration with the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and the British Standards Institute (BSI) which aimed to enhance participants’ metrological knowledge encompassing both theorical aspects and practical applications.

Dr. Monthol’s expertise and engagement has strengthened cooperation between BSTI and NIMT to improve measurement infrastructure in Bangladesh and to attain the international measurement standards requirements.

Mr. Anusorn Tonmueanwai, Deputy Director of NIMT and staffs, made an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam during 30 October – 2 November 2024 to discuss and strengthen technical collaboration with the Vietnam Metrology Institute (VMI), the Quality Assurance and Testing Center 1 (Quatest 1) and Tanaka Scale Vietnam Co., Ltd. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the cooperation in metrology, collaborative research projects, knowledge transfer and experience sharing on EV and type approval for scales and balances.

30 October 2024 : visit the Quality Assurance and Testing Center 1 (Quatest 1)

31 October 2024 : visit Vietnam Metrology Institute (VMI)

1 November 2024 : visit Tanaka Scale Vietnam Co., Ltd.

NIMT led by Pol.Lt.Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT, Dr. Sivinee Sawatdiaree, Head of Electrical Metrology Department and Dr. Jariya Buajarern, Head of International Relations, represented Thailand at the 23rd meeting of NMI Directors and Member State Representatives held at the BIPM Headquarters in Sèvres, France. As a signatory to the Metre Convention, this meeting marked a significance of maintaining its membership status and participating actively to the BIPM’s activities. The outcome has initiated a great impact to Thailand’s metrology system development, promoting measurement capabilities as well as enhancing its international metrology activities.

NIMT and the Uzbek National Institute of Metrology (UzNIM) have agreed to pursue a technical cooperation and future collaborative activities. Consequently, the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding was held on October 17, 2024 in the time of the 23rd Meeting of the Directors of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) and Member State Representatives in France. The objective of the MoU aimed to strengthen collaboration between NIMT and UzNIM and to promote exchange of technical and scientific knowledge.

Dr. Jariya Buajarern, Head of International Relations Office and Mr. Samana Peingbangyang, Head of Dimensional Metrology Department, represented NIMT at the 19th Meeting of the Consultative Committee of Length (CCL) held from 8-11 October 2024 at BIPM Headquarters in Sèvres, France. The meeting was a platform for its members from NMIs around the world came to discuss and present the activities relating to the field of length metrology. By participating this prominent event, NIMT has made a commitment to ensure Thailand’s measurement capabilities remain at the forefront of the international standards and contribute a positive impact to NQI system as a whole.