A five-member delegation of Thailand Geographic Information and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), headed by Deputy Director Chaowalit Silapathong, paid a visit to RADI on August 5, 2013. 

At the discussion, the two sides reported their respective research fields and the progress in these fields, and discussed the possibility of further cooperation. RADI researcher ZHANG Wanchang briefed China’s application of remote sensing technology in flood monitoring, especially in the 2012 floods in Thailand. Researcher CHEN Fang introduced the CAS-TWAS Centre of Excellence on Space Technology for Disaster Mitigation (SDIM) housed by RADI. Mr. Silapathong held that both sides should work together to help more developing countries in talent training, capacity building and other aspects.

The visit aimed at promoting the cooperation between GISTDA and RADI and especially, enhancing communication and collaboration between SDIM and developing countries.

GISTDA delegation visits RADI.