IAEA and EGAT Host Academic Conference on Small Modular Reactor Strategy for Thailand

Key summary

On October 26, 2026, Deputy Minister of Energy Somphop Patanoriyagool opened an academic conference titled 'Strengthening Thailand's SMR Pathway: Strategy and Project Implementation,' a technical cooperation project between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). The event aimed to enhance knowledge regarding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) among Thai energy agencies. Deputy Governor Sirivat Jetsi of EGAT and Ms. Anna Jaison from IAEA attended. The conference addressed global energy transitions, climate goals, and Thailand's national strategy for long-term energy security and a low-carbon society. PDP2026 targets 9,000 MW of SMR capacity with the first unit operational by 2080. The forum facilitated sharing of international best practices on project feasibility, planning, operations, workforce development, safety culture, and public engagement to prepare Thailand for potential future SMR development under high safety and environmental standards.