At a glance

  • The pilot involves ten entrepreneurs.
  • Six NSTDA quality-service centres provide support.

A five-stage route to testing

Thailand's National Science and Technology Development Agency says ten entrepreneurs attended an orientation for its Global Quality Plus (Q+) programme at Thailand Science Park on 20 October 2026. The agency reported the event on 21 October. [1]

The pilot is intended to help businesses map out how their products can meet relevant standards, using the agency's National Quality Infrastructure services. [1]

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Support for product development

Its five stages cover identifying customer needs and product value; examining applicable requirements; breaking down product components; specifying tests, reference standards and laboratories; and setting a testing timetable. [1]

NSTDA says experts and six service centres support that process. Its announcement describes preparation and planning, without reporting that participants have completed testing or obtained certification. [1]

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What to know

The programme offers a testing roadmap; the announcement does not report completed certifications.

About this reporting

Source: NSTDA's announcement. Prepared with AI assistance.

Corrections & updates

: This article was revised to provide the English edition. Its original publication date has been retained. The lead illustration was replaced with a credited file photograph of the Thailand Science Park Convention Center, used for institutional context rather than as a photograph of this event.

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