

At its meeting on 4 March 2025, the NXPO Executive Board, chaired by Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), reviewed and deliberated on the following agenda items:
- Draft NXPO Executive Board Regulations on Research and Innovation Funding Allocation to Program Management Units – The regulations emphasize approval authority, aiming to enhance flexibility and efficiency in funding management.
- NXPO’s FY 2025 Key Performance indicators and First-Quarter Performance Report – The board directed NXPO to focus on policy development to drive reforms and advancements in higher education and science. Priorities include policy research, platform creation to support innovation-driven enterprises, and enhancing Thailand’s global ranking in science and technology infrastructure—all contributing to the country’s sustainable development.
- Appointment of Assistants to the NXPO President – The board approved the appointments of three Assistants to the NXPO President, effective 1 March 2025, as follows:
- Dr. Karantarat Nakwa – Assistant to the President for the Policy Council Secretariat and Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation System.
- Dr. Oraphan Wiarachai – Assistant to the President for Humanpower Strategy in Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation System.
- Dr. Nuwong Chollacoop – Assistant to the President for Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation Strategy.

