1. Printed Circuit Technology Research and
Service Center
The Printed Circuit Technology Research and Service Center conducts
R&D activities of high quality printed circuits at reasonable
time and cost. IT provides printed circuit design and assembly,
master film and prototyping, printed circuit board (PCB) and printed
circuit industry database. The center is also responsible for organizing
operational training and the dissemination of PCB technology to
the public.
2. Electrical and Electronic Products Testing
Center (PTEC)
PTEC is the first electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) laboratory
in Thailand. It was established in 1988 under the cooperation of
the NECTEC, King MongkutÕs University of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)
and the NSTDA. The center provides testing services for manufacturers
in accordance with international standard requirements. It also
provides consultancy services in solving electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) problems as well as EMC training courses and seminars. (http://ptec.nectec.or.th/)
3. Thai Social/Scientific Academic and Research
Network - ThailandÕs Next Generation Internet (ThaiSARN-3)
NECTEC set up a nationwide network called ThaiSARN in order to promote
the use of Internet in Thailand. ThaiSARN is currently in its third
generation, denoted as ThaiSARN-3, where the main mission is to
promote research in networking technologies and applications. At
present, ThaiSARN-3 is currently connected to three major international
research networks: Scientific Information Network (SINET) of Japan;
Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN); and Internet-2. (http://www.thaisarn.net.th/)
4. IT Legal Infrastructure Development
Thailand has determined to legislate six new laws to embrace information
technology since 1998. They are the Electronic Transactions Law,
Electronic Signature Law, Computer Crime Law, Data Protection Law,
Electronic Funds Transfer Law, and the National Information Infrastructure
Law. The Cabinet appointed NECTEC to be responsible for the drafting
process of these laws. At present, the Electronic Transactions Law
was promulgated on April 3, 2002 while the others are in the process
of enactment. (http://www.nict.go.th)
5. e-Government
5.1 Government Information Technology Services (GITS)
GITS is a part of the e-Government Project developed by NECTEC.
To facilitate the e-Government electronic workflow, the Government
Information Network (GINet) is regarded as the core element of GITS
to assist in linking each agency to the network and to deliver e-Government
services to people throughout the country. Not only to support the
paperless-office concept, but the e-Government project also aims
to introduce the idea of one-stop services in government organizations.
(http://www.gits.net.th/)
5.2 e-Government Infrastructure
e-Government Project has formulated the e-Government framework for
implementing electronic government and a guideline for reprocessing
the administration and services of public organizations. The project
covers the encouragement of government sectors to participate in
e-Government and the provision of principle guidance and procedures
for government agencies restruction. It also facilitates government
agencies to develop standards, guiding principles, and framework
for interoperability and electronic services.
6. E-Commerce
Electronic Commerce Resource Center (ECRC) was set up by the approval
of the Cabinet in 1998. It aims to advance electronic commerce development
in Thailand to be internationally competitive, and to continuously
create the foundation of development for readiness and strength
in electronic commerce. Its concrete objectives are to create public
awareness and understanding, to be the center of information resource,
and to create human capacity in electronic commerce.
7. Information Security
At present, the Internet is widely used. Simultaneously, computer
crime has been increasing, and immensely causing damages to computer
systems and users. To respond to this incident , the Thai Computer
Emergency Response Team, called ÒThaiCERT, was set up to be responsible
for incident response, advisory, security audit and public awareness.
The unit is in the process of expansion to cover more activities
such as news and situations regarding security in using computers
and creating public awareness. (http://thaicert.nectec.or.th)