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*** Background ***

 

The Prime Minister of Thailand, Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra, foreseeing the potential of biotechnology towards the development of the country, based  on  the  fact  that  Thailand  has  an  abundance  of  biological resources and the capacity to fast-track certain aspects of the technology, requested the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and other relevant agencies to prepare policy recommendations for the national development of biotechnology. An overview paper on biotechnology policy was prepared and submitted for deliberation by the 3rd Cabinet Screening Committee, and subsequently to the Cabinet, on 18 March 2003. Following consideration, the Cabinet passed a resolution agreeing to establish a National Biotechnology Policy Committee, to be chaired by the Prime Minister, and assigning NSTDA to serve as the secretariat of the Committee and to develop the nation’s master plan for developing biotechnology.