October 26, 2026 | News & Notices
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Visits Shimadzu Corporation
Shimadzu Signs Letter of Intent with Thai Research Institutions for Cooperation in Research and Innovation
Shimadzu Corporation has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) on October 5 to promote cooperation in the fields of research and innovation. The LOI was signed during a visit to Shimadzu by Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of the Kingdom of Thailand.
The LOI aims to advance cooperation in research and innovation based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and mutual respect. Areas of cooperation include promoting joint research and development, sharing technologies and expertise, facilitating personnel exchanges, and organizing academic conferences and other related activities. The Thai government has been strengthening collaboration among universities, research institutions, industry, and international partners, and expressed its expectation to build a long-term relationship with Shimadzu through this initiative.
In the ASEAN region, Shimadzu provides analytical and medical systems to a wide range of research and development organizations through Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd. (SAP), its regional headquarters based in Singapore. Since establishing the SAP Innovation Center in 2017, Shimadzu has engaged in research and development activities rooted in regional needs. Through collaboration with research institutions in Japan and overseas, Shimadzu will continue contributing to the resolution of social challenges through science and technology.
From left: Asst. Prof. Dr. Weerachai Arjharn, Governor of the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR); Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT); Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand; Yasunori Yamamoto, President and CEO of Shimadzu Corporation; and Prof. Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).