8 October 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic
The National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and the Czech Metrology Institute (CMI) of the Czech Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 8 October 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, to strengthen scientific, technical and technological cooperation in metrology and measurement science.
The MoU was signed by Pol. Lt. Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT, and Prof. RNDr. Jiří Tesař, Ph.D., General Director of CMI, with H.E. Mr. Pichit Boonsud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Czech Republic, attending as a witness to the signing ceremony.
The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two national metrology institutes, aiming to strengthen institutional relations, facilitate the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge, and enhance their respective measurement capabilities.
Under this framework, NIMT and CMI intend to pursue a range of cooperative activities, including the exchange of technical information and experts, joint research projects, comparisons of national measurement standards, specialised calibration services, and participation in scientific seminars, workshops and training programmes.
The agreement also provides opportunities for both institutes to identify specific collaborative projects in areas of mutual interest, supporting the advancement of measurement science and the development of scientific and technical expertise.
The signing marks an important milestone in strengthening Thailand–Czechia scientific cooperation, creating a foundation for sustained knowledge exchange, joint research and closer collaboration in metrology. Through this partnership, NIMT and CMI aim to further develop their capabilities and contribute to reliable measurements that underpin scientific research, industrial quality and technological innovation.
Photo credit: © Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok
