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IRO organizes online meeting on PM10 and PM2.5 from Haze smog and visibility effect in Thailand

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International Relations Office (IRO) Organisational Communication Group as  project manager, hosted the monitoring meeting on the project of PM10 and PM2.5 from Haze smog and visibility effect in Thailand, between NMT and National Institute of Metrology of China (NIM China) under financial supported by Mekong-Lanchang Cooperation Special Fund 2019. NIMT metrologists, International Relations Officers and NIM China experts joined the meeting. The meeting was held online from NIMT, Pathum Thani province on 23 December 2021.

The Center for Environmental Metrology expert Dr. Xu Xiao presented NIM’s Calibration of PM2.5/PM10 Monitors. Dr. Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul, NIMT metrologist presented his progress on NIMT PM2.5 concentration calibration system. Dr. Padipat Wongthep, Senior Metrologist presented his collected data and related work-study. And Ms. Thanakporn Nontachart presented general outcome such as major goals, tasks, timeframe, interested topics for online technical training and expected outcomes. The meeting objectives were overviewing the activities, planning the coaching online course, and the activities throughout the 2022. The project will be end by December 2022 and apply the outcomes for the benefit of both nations. The meeting schedule as follows;

 

NIMT-NIM technical discussion on PM2.5 and PM10 cooperation

23 December 2021, UTC 2.00-3.30 am

9.00-10.30 am Bangkok time, 10.00-11.30 am Beijing time

2.00-2.05 am Greetings
2.05-2.25 am NIM’s Calibration of PM2.5/PM10 Monitors

Dr. Xu Xiao
2.25-2. 45 am 1. NIMT’s updates on development of PM2.5/PM10 measurement capabilities

Presenter

  • Dr. Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul (Progress on NIMT PM2.5 concentration calibration system)

2. Interested topics for online technical training and expected outcomes 

Presenters:

  • Ms. Thanakporn Nontachart (Major goals, tasks, timeframe, interested topics for online technical training and expected outcomes)
  • Dr. Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul (Specific interested topics for online technical training)
2.45-3.25 am Discussion

1. NIMT’s operation plan

2. Identify and prioritize topics for online training

3. Q&A on NIMT’s interested topics
3.25-3.30 am Conclusion

Participants

NIMT

  • Dr. Padipat Wongthep, Senior Metrologist, Mechanical Metrology Department
  • Dr. Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul, Metrologist, Mechanical Metrology Department
  • Dr. Terdsak Neadkratoke, Metrologist, Mechanical Metrology Department
  • Dr. Narin Chanthawong, Senior Metrologist, Dimensional Metrology Department
  • Miss Photjanat Phimnom, Metrologist, Thermometry and Optical Metrology Department
  • Mr. Pollawat Jamparuang, Metrologist, Thermometry and Optical Metrology Department
  • Mr. Natthapong Damduang, Metrologist, Light and Color Group, Thermometry and Optical Metrology Department
  • Dr. Natthaphon Jarat, International Relations Officer
  • Miss Thanakporn Nontachart, International Relations Officer
  • Miss Sudarat Waraphok (PM5 project assistant researcher)

NIM

  • Mr. Liu Junjie, Center for Environmental Metrology
  • Dr. Xu Xiao, Center for Environmental Metrology
  • Miss Sophia Li, International Cooperation Department
  • Miss Kelly Yan, International Cooperation Department

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NIMT signed MOU with Thepsatri Rajabhat University

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At Thepsatri Rajabhat University, Lopburi province, on 17 December 2021, NIMT and Thepsatri Rajabhat University (TRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dedicated for research and education collaboration in metrology, science and technology. The signing took place at Thepsatri Rajabhat University, Lopburi province. In this event, NIMT was represented by Director of NIMT Mrs.Ajchara Charoensook and TRU was represented by the President of TRU Asst. Prof.Chintana Vechmee. Through this collaboration, both organizations will support each other in enhancing the quality of higher education for metrologists, lecturers and students in the area of metrology, science and technology.

On this occasion of signing the MoU, NIMT and TRU had a meeting to plan the direction to make the collaboration. Besides that, Director of NIMT and her NIMT staff members visited the student tools laboratory inside the campus. NIMT gave and advised to the laboratory officers how to use and apply metrology such as calibrating, maintaining, and correct using. Making awareness of metrology in Thailand is one of NIMT duty. Under the MoU, both of organizations will add-on knowledge and exchange experiences to drive Thailand’s education especially, in metrology.

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Gas Analysis laboratory organizes a training on Gas Analyzer calibration

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NIMT business development group has held a training on the topic of Gas Analyzer Calibration between 2 -3 December 2021 at NIMT office, Pathum Thani province. The objectives of the training were to provide guidance on how to calibrate gas analyzer, and estimate the uncertainty values for calibration. Participates would decide to choose and mixture gas as the standards of the tools. Participants of this training came from public and private sectors, included the industrial sectors. The metrologists of this training were Mr.Soponrat RATTANASOMBAT and Mr.Arnuttachai WONGJUK from Gas Analysis laboratory, Chemical Metrology and Biometry Department. The participants gave questions to NIMT metrologists to make well understanding throughout the training.

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Congratulations for Dr.Jariya Buajarean on her APO workshop achievement

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At NIMT, Phatum Thani on 19 November 2021, Deputy Director of NIMT Mr.Anusorn TONMUANWAI congratulated Head of Dimensional Metrology Department Dr. Jariya BUAJAREON for achieving the 21-CP-39-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Digitization of SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector from Asian Productivity Organization (APO). Dr.Buajareon participated the workshop online as Thailand’s representative together with other nominated representatives around the Asia-Pacific region countries during 28 – 30 September 2021.

Mr.Anusorn TONMUANWAI gave a certificate to Dr. Jariya BUAJAREON

Dr. Jariya BUAJAREON, Head of Dimensional Metrology Department

Dr.Buajareon participated in the whole three-day workshops and shared her opinions relevant into the metrology to push Thailand’s SMEs. Her opinions were interesting and the good practices for the other countries.

Workshop details:
Day 1:
Impact of the pandemic and digitization response Digitization of manufacturing in Japan Smart transformation in selected member countries
Day 2:
Case studies of SME digitization in member countries How SMEs can achieve digital transformation
Day 3:
NPO’s support for digitization of the manufacturing sector Opportunities and challenges in manufacturing SME digitization

The aims of the workshop were three focus points;
1. Discuss the latest, most effective methods for digital transformation of SMEs.
2. Share best practices of digitization strategies for manufacturing SMEs.
3. Develop a framework for NPOs to guide and fast-track the digitization of SMEs in APO member countries.

The APO is an intergovernmental organization located in Tokyo, Japan to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through multi-cooperation. The APO contributes to the sustainable socioeconomic development of the region through policy advisory services, acting as a think tank, and undertaking smart initiatives in the industry, agriculture, service, and public sectors.

This the workshop was the important stage that NIMT was able to make an understanding and presented the metrology driving SMEs in Thailand.

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NIMT joins Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Academic Exhibition 2019

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On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the “Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Academic Exhibition 2021” between 16 – 17 November 2021 at Chulachomklao Royal Military academy, Nakhon Nayok province. On this occasion, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn watched NIMT exhibition. Dr. Charun Yafa, Assistant Director of NIMT and staff members welcomed Her Royal Highness at the opening ceremony.

Dr.Charun Yafa, Assistant Director of NIMT was reporting NIMT projects to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Academic Exhibition is organized to contribute a research included to promote and extend an academic collaboration between Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, educational organization, and public and private agencies. As of 2021 academic year, there were 27 organizations joined the exhibition. NIMT presentation was a topic on “Very high frequency measurement for 5G communication era” that was divided to 3 projects; 1) Time Synchronization through Digital and Internet Network, 2) Electrical power in high frequency regimes and 3) Global Navigation Satellite System, (GNSS)

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NIMT organizes a training on Thread Ring Gauge and Thread Plug Gauge calibration

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NIMT Business Development Group has held a training on the topic of the calibration of Thread Ring Gauge and Thread Plug Gauge” from 15 – 17 November 2021 at NIMT office, Pathum Thani province. The objectives of the training were to provide guidance on how to maintain, calibrate, and estimate uncertainty values for calibration of Thread Ring Gauge and Thread Plug Gauge. The metrologists of this training were Mr.Yodying Muakngam and Ms.Witchuda Chitkosol from Precision Engineering Group, Department of Dimensional Metrology. Participants of this training came from public and private sectors, especially, the industrial sectors.

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NIMT organizes an training on Principle of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Level 1 (GD&T-Level 1)

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NIMT Business Development Group has held a training on the topic of principle of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Level 1 (GD&T-Level 1)  between 15 to 16 November 2021 at NIMT office, Pathum Thani province. The objectives of the training were to make understanding the standards of ISO 1101 and AME Y4.5, calculating and analyzing the GD&T. The metrologists of this training were Dr.Ketsaya Vacharanukul and Dr.Wiroj Sudatham from Precision Engineering Group, Department of Dimensional Metrology. Participants of this training came from public and private sectors, especially, the industrial sectors.

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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NIMT and Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital

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NIMT and Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, University of Bangkok Metropolis agreed to build cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the project of internal auditor development in ISO/IEC 17025 sustainable maintenance for Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital Personnel.Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, University of Bangkok Metropolis, Bangkok on the 15th November 2021.

Director of NIMT, Mrs.Ajchara Charoensook and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Asst.Prof.Dr.Jakrawut Maneerit

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NIMT and Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital

The MoU was signed by Director of NIMT, Mrs.Ajchara Charoensook and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Asst.Prof.Dr.Jakrawut Maneerit. The purpose of this MOU is to strengthen the cooperation between both organizations in developing health metrology academic ability and the internal auditor development.

NIMT and the faculty staff members joined as a witness onto signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

NIMT and the Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital have always with good relationship in medical metrology cooperation. There are projects joining together against COVID-19 and personnel development in metrology. With this MoU both organizations will continuously push the Thailand’s medical metrology in advance to the international recognition.

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NIMT organizes the training on Gas Detector Calibration

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NIMT business development group has held a training on the topic of Gas Detector Calibration on 12 November 2021 at NIMT office, Pathum Thani province. The objectives of the training were to provide guidance on how to calibrate and use gas mixer matching to usages, and estimate the preliminary uncertainty values for calibration. Participants of this training came from public and private sectors, included the industrial sectors. The metrologists of this training were Mr.Soponrat RATTANASOMBAT and Mr.Arnuttachai WONGJUK from Gas Analysis laboratory, Chemical Metrology and Biometry Department. The participants gave questions to NIMT metrologists to make well understanding throughout the training.

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NIMT at the “Thailand National Science and Technology Fair 2021” during 9 -19 November 2021

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At IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi province on 10 November 2021, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-O-Cha presided over the opening ceremony of “Thailand National Science and Technology Fair 2021” that was held during 9 – 19 November 2021. The fair was emphasized the extension of education opportunity, reducing inequality, developing young people to have the skills of the future, ready to bring knowledge “Science and Arts” create innovations to drive Thailand’s economy. There were 6 countries and 80 agencies from the public and privates sectors joining the fair. It was organized annually by the Ministry of Higher Education Science Research & Innovation (MHESI).

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-O-Cha presided over the opening ceremony (middle)

PM said, “Science is an important sector that is related to the educational system development. Moreover, learning is an important tool to build people for the future. So, they must not be limited to access to knowledge. The future world is huge with a wide range of knowledge. People can learn everywhere boundlessly. Technology and Innovation must be the basic of Thai people’s knowledge. It must be combined education in and out of the classroom continuously for all ages”

Adj. Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas, MHESI Minister

MHESI Minister Adj. Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas said, “Thailand National Science and Technology Fair 2021 is held under the concept of “Art-Science – Innovation and Creative Economy “BCG Model: Bio – Circular – Green Economy to communicate academic contents in accordance with outstanding policies consisting of Science Technology & Innovation creative thinking that is harmonized the aspect of Arts to be developing Thailand’s creative economy, and the holistic economic development of BCG Model, that is “Bio Circular Green Economy”. Including to celebrating the important event in the world’s science and society in 2021, that is “International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development”. The most important target of the fair is to fetch this fair to change the thinking system of Thai people. Let them be interested in science. Change their points of view that science is fun, exciting, worth-learning and tangible by varieties of learning to support activities. Throughout 15 years, Thailand National Science and Technology Fair has contributed to the creation of a scientific society, wisdom society to young men and people more than 15 million people who has been ever visited the fair across Thailand . It is the creation of a new culture for whom likes to seek knowledge. The fair creates way and style as hybrid watching. People can visit on-site or watch online. And it is hoped that Thai children and young people including Thai society that able to raise their level of knowledge, motivation, and build scientific culture in Thai society. In order to bring Thailand to the nation of science and innovation in the future”

This year, NIMT was exhibited on the theme “NQI develops Thai herb to the world”. It was orchestrated a story about National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) that supports herb safety chain to be a pilot study from Fha Talai Joen (Green chiretta or Andrographis paniculata). Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and health care trend by natural way and chemical avoidance. Hears become one of the natural material for health and wellness business sectors around the world. The Thai government recognizes a variety of opportunities to gain income to Thai agriculturists. It generates business returns to Thai entrepreneurs sustainably. NIMT sets policies to promote the herbal production chain at all levels from upstream, midstream to downstream. NQI will be one process to lift Thai herb, unlock business limits. NQI will be one of the processes to lift up Thai herb, unlock business limits, and build economic value added to Thailand. It leads to building standards and safety including to build consumer confidence and raise Thai herbal products to be sold in both domestic and abroad.

“NQI develops Thai herb to the world” is a project under the NQI development cooperation among NIMT, Phatum Thani Provincial Health Office , and Nong Sua hospital Ministry of Health to support Thai herbal development. There are 5 elements consisting of S : Standards, M : Metrology, A : Accreditation, C : Conformity Assessment and M : Market Surveillance. It is the NQI system that will be impelled Thai herbal market to the international trade sustainably. See the NQI system background in YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/user/nimt2541/videos (in Thai). NIMT exhibitions are fully available online at http://mx.nimt.or.th/?p=14317

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