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.

 

On 18 October 2024, NIMT hosted the 10th meeting of Designated Institutes (DIs) of Thailand, chaired by Dr. Charun Yafa, the Assistant Director of NIMT. The committee consisted of representatives from NIMT, the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) and the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP). The meeting aimed to follow up the progress of activities and assignments from the previous meeting and to drive Thailand’s metrology system development towards the international recognition. In addition, there was also a laboratory visit held at the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), Klong 5, Pathumthani province.

 

 

Pol.Lt.Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT, along with Ms. Charuayrat Yaokulbodee, Head of Thermometry and Optical Metrology Department, and staffs of International Relations Office, welcomed Mr. Arief Gunawan, metrologist from the National Measurement Standards – National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (SNSU-BSN), for a technical cooperation from 14-18 October 2024. The purpose of this visit was to promote knowledge exchange and learning in laboratory management, fostering mutual collaboration to share the insights on the latest developments in the field of Temperaure.

 

 

Pol.Lt.Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT, along with Mr. Anusorn Tonmueanwai, Deputy Director, Dr. Monthol Homklintian, Group Leader of Primary Electrical, Time and Frequency Standards, and Dr. Jariya Buajarern, Head of International Relations Office, welcomed Ms. Yulita Ika Pawestri, metrologist from the National Measurement Standards – National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (SNSU-BSN), as a trainee for a benchmarking activity on the topic “Time transfer system using GNSS receiver”, held on 16-20 September 2024 at NIMT’s Time and Frequency Laboratory. The training aimed to promote knowledge exchange and learning on laboratory management, fostering mutual collaboration to share the insights into cutting-edge developments in the field of Time and Frequency.

 

 

 

On 16 September 2024, Pol.Lt.Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT, warmly welcomed Prof. Dr. Erhard Weilandt and Dr. Leonard Klaus, the experts from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), as NIMT honorary speakers for the seminar on “Seismic sensors and their calibrations”. This seminar aimed to share knowledge and experience on measurement and calibration of seismic sensors among the participants from government and private sectors. The outcome of this activity will lead to the reliability of calibration methods, including the future collaboration of reviewing a drafted announcement on the seismic probes calibration. It was held at NIMT’s Matra Dhamrong building, Pathumthani province.

 

Dr. Khanistha Leetang, Metrologist from Fluid Mechanics Group, Mechanical Metrology Department, was invited as a keynote speaker to present on the topic “Utilizing IoT Technology for Weather Monitoring of a Smart Weather Station”, a collaborative project between NIMT and Pollution Control Department, at the 11^th UEC Seminar in ASEAN 2024 and the 6^th ASEAN UEC Workshop on Information and Engineering held on 7-8 September 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The 6^th ASEAN UEC Workshop on Informatic and Engineering aimed to bring together researchers from Japan and ASEAN countries, especially in the fields of computer science; information technology; artificial intelligence and communication engineering. Supported by ECTI Association, this workshop was also a platform for knowledge exchange, exploring new research developments, and gaining insights into cutting-edge advancements in the Information and Engineering.

The National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT) successfully hosted the 1st International Conference on Measurement Sciences and Applications (IMSA 2024) under the theme “Measurement for Sustainable Future” on 21-23 August 2024 at Impact Forum, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand.

The event was presided over by H.E. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), emphasizing the importance of “Metrology” which had a long history in Thailand. It has undergone two major reforms. The first was in 1912 when Siam signed the Metre Convention, which led to the Weights and Measures Act 1923, introduced the metric system as the first unit of measurement. The second reform was in 1997 with the enactment of the National Metrology System Development Act 1997, which laid out the working structure for the development of the national metrology system in three parts: the National Metrology Committee, the National Metrology System Development Fund, and the National Institute of Metrology (Thailand). At present, NIMT is currently in the midst of the third reform of Thailand’s metrology system to prepare for the changes in the International System of Units (SI Units) towards the digital age, climate change and the transition to the quantum age, with the aim of establishing a national metrology system that can serve Thailand’s interests now and in the future.

Pol.Lt.Gen Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT, mentioned that this conference served as an international academic forum that exchanged knowledge, including research results in measurement sciences and applications in various fields, leading to the further development of sustainable research and innovation that will be beneficial to the country in the future. It was also a platform for honoring the individuals and/or organizations that promoted and supported the development of the country’s metrology system.

The conference comprised of five activities : keynote speeches; plenary talks; oral presentation; poster presentation and exhibitions. The highlights were the special lectures (Keynote Speeches) from three honorary speakers and NIMT was honored to have Mr. Anusorn Tonmuenwai, Deputy Director of NIMT as a session chair.

Keynote Speech 1: Dr. Victoria Coleman, Member of International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM) and President of Consultative Committee for Length (CCL), giving a speech on “Science as the fundamental enabler of metrology and technological opportunities”.

Keynote Speech 2: Dr. Kieran Stanley, Expert from Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, giving a speech on “Climate and environmental monitoring: Using atmospheric greenhouse gas measurements to quantify emissions”.

Keynote Speech 3: Dr. Sivinee Sawatdiaree, Head of Electrical Metrology Department of NIMT giving a speech on “NIMT’s Approach, Roadmap and Progresses in Implementing the (New) SI”.

 

Another important activity was a special lecture (Plenary Talks) from four honorary speakers. The topics were related to the latest advances in measurement sciences and its applications.

Plenary Talk 1: Dr. Tetsuya Ido, Director of Space-Time Standards Laboratory, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan, giving a talk on “The Role of Optical Clocks in Modern Society and the Quantum Future”.

Plenary Talk 2: Dr. Ing. Jan Kučera, Deputy Director of Regional Inspectorate Praha. 1011 – Department of primary metrology of electrical impedance and electrical quantities, Czech Republic, giving a talk on “Novel “Digital & Quantum” Impedance Bridges and On-going Challenges in Electrical Impedance Metrology”.

 

Plenary Talk 3: Dr. Wei-En Fu, Deputy General Director of Center for Measurement Standards/Industrial Technology Research Institute (CMS/ITRI), Taiwan, giving a talk on “Digital Transformation as Moving Standards to In-Line Measurements for Smart Manufacturing”.

Plenary Talk 4: Dr. Visarn Lilavivat, Expert from National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), Thailand , giving a talk on “Energy Policy Perspectives on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Development in Thailand”.

This conference also provided an opportunity for researchers and academics to present their works and exchange knowledge in both oral and poster presentation; it was divided into 11 breakout rooms:

• Room 1: SI and Electrical Measurement | Chair: Dr. Ing. Jan Kučera
• Room 2: Dimensional Measurement | Chair: Dr. Narin Chanthawong
• Room 3: Climate – Energy – Pollution | Chair: Dr. Kieran Stanley
• Room 4: Thermometry | Chair: Ms. Rojana Leecharoen
• Room 5: Materials | Chair: Dr. Chanchana Thanachayanont
• Room 6: Future Trends Review | Chair: Dr. Wei-En Fu
• Room 7: SI and Time & Frequency | Chair: Dr. Tetsuya Ido
• Room 8: Biotechnology and Food | Chair: Dr. Kittiya Shearman
• Room 9: Mechanical Measurement | Chair: Dr. Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul
• Room 10: Health and Drugs | Chair: Dr. Christoph Nehrbass-Ahles
• Room 11: Digital Transformation | Chair: Ms. Praiya Thongluang

On the last day, there was an announcement of four awards for the Best Oral Presentation and the Best Poster Presentation.

In addition, there were the exhibitions from the calibration laboratories and measuring instrument manufacturers.

Mr. Anusorn Tonmueanwai, Deputy Director, Dr. Jariya Buajarern, Expert Metrologist and ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Manager, Ms. Rugkanawan Wongpithayadisai, Senior Metrologist and Deputy Quality Manager, Dr. Kittiya Sherman, Acting Head of Chemical Metrology and Biometry Department and Deputy Quality Manager, Mr. Wirun Laopornpichayanuwat, Head of Mechanical Metrology Department and metrologists  welcomed the Technical Experts to join the opening meeting of the ISO/IEC 17025 quality system assessment:

1. Dr. Wang Jintao, Technical Expert in the filed of Flow (Volume) from National Institute of Metrology (NIM), the People Republic of China
2. Dr. Wong KANG, Technical Exert in the filed of Flow (Gas and Liquid) from Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), the Republic of Korea
3. Dr. Qiao SUN, Technical Expert in the field of Vibration from National Institute of Metrology (NIM), the People Republic of China
4. Dr. Karl Jousten, Technical Expert in the field of Pressure and Vacuum from Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), the Federal Republic of Germany
5. Dr. Luis Manuel Pena Perez, Technical Expert in the field of Mass and Density from Centro Nacional de Metrologia (CENAM), the United Mexican States
6. Dr. Alessandro Germak, Technical Expert in the field of Hardness and Torque from National Metrology Institute of Italy (INRIM), the Italian Republic

NIMT laboratories requested to be assessed in Pathway A format and invited two Quality Experts from the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI): Ms. Sirorat Thonhamkaew and Mr. Komsun Youngjaroon. The purpose of this assessment was to develop a quality system and establish international acceptance of the country’s measurement capabilities. It was held on 5-9 August 2024 at NIMT’s Phadungmat building, Klong 5, Pathumthani province.

 

 

 

Dr. Jariya Buajarern, Expert Metrologist and ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Manager, Ms. Rugkanawan Wongpithayadisai, Senior Metrologist and Deputy Quality Manager, Dr. Sivinee Sawatdiaree, Head of Electrical Metrology Department and metrologists from Electrical Metrology Department welcomed Dr. Anton WIDARTA and Dr. Takehiro MORIOKA, Technical Experts from National Metrology Institute of Japan (NMIJ), to join the opening meeting of the ISO/IEC 17025 quality system assessment. The High Frequency Electrical Quantities Laboratory of NIMT requested to be assessed in Pathway A format by Ms. Sirorat Thonhamkaew, a Quality Expert from the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI). The purpose of this assessment was to develop a quality system and establish international acceptance of the country’s measurement capabilities. It was held on 30 July 2024 to 2 August 2024 at NIMT’s Phadungmat building, Klong 5, Pathumthani province.