NCPO gives green light to two forums on nuclear power

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BANGKOK, 2 September 2014  – A full NCPO meeting chaired by Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha today approved the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAEP) hosting two forums on nuclear power.

The Regional Workshop on the Implementation of the IAEA Nuclear Security Series No.13: Nuclear Security Recommendations on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities, is scheduled to be held from September 8th to 12th in Pattaya.

Meanwhile, the IAEA/RCA Final Coordination Meeting under the framework of Strengthening the Application of Nuclear Medicine in the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases, is slated to be held between November 7th and 13th in Chiang Mai.

In the meantime, the two forums are expected to benefit Thai academics and relevant authorities wishing to follow developments and exchange experiences on implementing nuclear power for peace, as well as to enhance Thailand’s role in international science and technology.