Newsletter

Space capital arrived. NSC provided 3 scholarships from China.

Invite NSC to apply for Ph.D scholarships. – Master’s degree in aerospace, 3 scholarships in China, hoping to build a workforce to adhere to 1 in 10 targeted industries. the space economy involved 35,600 businesses, generating an income of 56,122 million baht per year for the country

Mr Puchaphong Nodthaisong, Secretary General of the National Economy and Digital Society Commission The Office of the National Economy and Digital Society Commission (NESDB) said that NBS is inviting new generations to apply for scholarships. Under the framework of cooperation with the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) for the year 2023 as part of the mission to build a potential workforce. It supports the space economy, which is the business opportunity of the future, and is also one of the 10 targeted industries (S-Curve) that the government aims to drive the Thai economy.

For scholarships under the cooperation framework, there are 3 scholarships, which include
1. PhD Scholarships in space engineering (APSCO-HIT-PhD-2023 Program) from the Harbin Institute of Technology of the People’s Republic of China (Registration closes on December 9, 2022)

2. Master’s degree and Ph.D scholarships. in aerospace management and engineering from Zhejiang University of the People’s Republic of China (Registration closes on 31 December 2022)

and 3. Scholarships for master’s degree and doctorate in surveying and mapping. from Wuhan University of the People’s Republic of China (Open to apply from 1 December 2022 – 15 February 2023)

“space economy In the past, the government has designated the aerospace industry as one of the 10 targeted industries (S-Curve) to drive the country’s economy for the future (New Growth Engine) Space Technology and Geospatial (Public Organization) or GISTDA states that Thailand currently has more than 35,600 businesses associated with the aerospace and related industries, creating benefits for the economy and generating income for the country of about 56,122 million baht per year,” said Mr Puchpong

current space economy It plays a role as one of the key infrastructure systems in many countries. As well as commercial applications and creating new business opportunities It also enables people in all areas to access communication signals. internet service weather information agricultural information It also supports emergency management and planning in the event of a disaster, etc.


The space cooperation under APSCO, an international organization. Established in 2008 with the aim of creating collaboration in space-related science and technology. and its use for economic and social development in the Asia Pacific region. There are currently 9 member countries including the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. People’s Republic of China Islamic Republic of Iran Mongolia Islamic Republic of Pakistan Republic of Peru Republic of Turkey, Thailand and Republic of Indonesia (Signer States) The NSC acts as the coordinating and monitoring agency for APSCO in Thailand.

Mr. said Puchaphong that for those who are interested in applying for the scholarship. Be able to study the details of the areas open for applications. Applicants’ qualifications, conditions and methods at https://bit.ly/3fxCn2y and submit all relevant documents to the National Space Affairs Division of the Office of the National Commission for the Digital Economy and Society The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, No. 120, Moo 3 , Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday, Ratthaprasasanabhakdi Building, 9th Floor, Chaengwattana Road, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, within the time before the specific deadline for each application program, no less than 5 working days and ask for details at 02-141-6882 or sakolwan.n@onde.go.th and onde_apsco@onde.go.th