National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA, Ministry of Higher55gagaEducation, Science, Research and Innovation Continuing on innovation projects for cities and communities to solve problems from the expansion of urban society Ready to launch examples of 2 outstanding solutions along the Chao Phraya River “Innovative therapy for emotional and mental health with digital art. and an application to promote tourism to Wat Pho with an AR system”, ending with the ongoing search for partners from local governments, private sectors, universities or civil society. To co-create solutions for communities and cities across the country in 2023 through 3 main issues: innovation in the soft power group; Innovations for Climate Change and innovations that respond to lifestyles of all ages This will be supported through funding, network and business plans to create balance and improve quality of life in a better direction.
Dr. Pun-Arj Chairat, Director of the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) said that one of the important goals of NIA is to bring social innovation to help drive Thailand out of crisis. or problems, especially during the rapidly growing urban and community As a result, each area faces different problems. However, supporting innovation for society Many people may understand that this is what needs to be addressed in solving poverty. or create jobs that generate income for the community only But in fact, the social problem dimension is due to the expansion and development of the city. There are still many more issues. whether it is a problem of physical and mental health of people environmental problems living conditions problems The preparation to open the city to accommodate tourists, etc., which these problems require innovation to be an important tool in creating sustainability.