The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), welcomed Ms. Nattanipa Burasapat, Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Vancouver, for a visit and discussion at Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, on 5 March 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen connections between BIOTEC and Thai diplomatic missions abroad and to explore opportunities for expanding scientific and research collaboration between Thailand and Canada.
On this occasion, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chaowaree Adthalungrong, Executive Director of BIOTEC, delivered welcoming remarks and chaired the discussion. Dr. Wirulda Pootakham, Acting Deputy Executive Director of BIOTEC, then presented an overview of BIOTEC’s research activities and strategic directions. The presentation highlighted BIOTEC’s role in advancing biotechnology research and innovation to support Thailand’s bioeconomy and to promote international research partnerships.
The program also featured an update on the ShrimpGuard project, a collaborative research initiative between BIOTEC/NSTDA, led by Dr. Kallaya Sritunyalucksana-Dangtip, and national and international partners. The project is funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, and focuses on developing biotechnology-based solutions to improve shrimp health and disease management in aquaculture, contributing to more sustainable shrimp production.
The visit also provided an opportunity to showcase BIOTEC’s international collaborations and to discuss future partnership opportunities with research institutions and organizations in Canada, particularly in areas such as mycology, aquaculture, biorefinery technology, food system innovation, and food safety.
