HII Participates in the Launch of “Pupanvit-MHESRI Operations Center” Aiming to Enhance Quality of Life through Science and Innovation
20/09/2024
On July 8, 2024, Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESRI), presided over the press conference for the launch of the “Pupanvit-MHESRI Operations Center,” the joint operations center of MHESRI. The event showcased the achievements of 13 MHESRI agencies in support of improving the quality of life and safety of the people, with the Department of Science Service (DSS) as the lead coordinator. Senior executives, officials from MHESRI agencies, and the media attended the event held at the Press Conference Room, 1st Floor, King Mongkut Building, MHESRI Headquarters (Yothi).
The Minister stated, “…Today marks an important milestone where MHESRI is committed to fulfilling a crucial mission for the people through the ‘Pupanvit-MHESRI Operations Center.’ This will be the first operations center with a mission to monitor, warn, educate, and address various situations comprehensively. It will provide early warnings using scientific and technological data to inform and advise the public and collaborate with government agencies, local authorities, and civil society to bring science and technology into the field for fact-checking and public safety. This collaborative effort aims to directly support the wellbeing of the people…”
The Pupanvit-MHESRI Operations Center will function as a network of MHESRI agencies. Citizens or organizations can report issues through the hotline 1313, the “Pupanvit-MHESRI” Facebook page, or Line ID: @pupanvit. A central team will receive the reports and coordinate with relevant agencies to address and resolve issues 24 hours a day.
On this occasion, Dr. Royboon Rassamethes, Director of the Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII), along with Ms. Pensiri Saranarat, Director of Policy and Strategy Division, and HII staff participated in the event, presenting the exhibition “National Hydroinformatics Data Center: Water, Weather, and Disaster Awareness.” The exhibition showcased technologies for water management and disaster preparedness, including:
Mini War Room System: A system for monitoring and managing water situations to support disaster management in affected areas.
Geographical Survey Technologies: Featuring the Automatic Depth-Sounding Boat (USV) and remote sensing drones to support efficient water management planning in designated areas.
