TPA : Executive Committee

Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan)

The Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan), or TPA, was officially founded on January 24, 1973. This was made possible through the dedication and collaboration of Japanese alumni and those who received training through Asia Bunka Kaikan (ABK) and The Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) in Japan. The establishment was successfully achieved with the support of His Excellency Sommai Huntrakool, the former Minister of Finance and Chairman of the founding committee, along with Instructor Goichi Hosumi, the former Chairman of the Japan-Thailand Economic Cooperation Society (JTECS). The primary goals of TPA are to serve as a hub for knowledge dissemination and to introduce new technologies to Thai personnel, thereby fostering economic and industrial growth in Thailand.

TPA has continued to grow and develop, accumulating expertise and experience in various services. These include organizing courses, seminars, training, and self-learning programs; offering consulting services for companies on technology, environmental quality, safety, and management; and providing comprehensive measuring instrument calibration services (TPA Calibration Solutions).

The language and culture school offers foreign language classes, Thai language classes for Japanese, and a translation and interpretation services. It also specializes in producing technical textbooks, foreign language learning materials, and self-development books. These services are available both offline and online.

Additionally, TPA provides media and multimedia production in various languages, handled by a highly qualified team. Currently, TPA operates from two offices: the head office on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 29, and the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) building on Phatthanakan Road, Soi 18, Bangkok.

Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan)

The available services are classified as follows:

Education, Training, and Business Consulting Services, consisting of:
- Quality award contests (TPA Award)
- Public training and seminars
- Courses for specific groups (In-house Training)
- Long course training (Master Certification Program)
- Business consultant services
School of Language and Culture
TPA Calibration Solutions (Providing services for all-in-one measuring instrument calibration)
Publishing and Bookstores
Media and Multimedia Production Center
Up-to-date Information Service for Members through E-mails and Newsletters

TPA organizes various activities that will benefit society, such as the TPA Robot Contest Thailand Championship at the secondary and higher education levels, Quality Award Contests for workplaces and organizations, such as various types of TPA Thailand Awards.

TPA disseminates knowledge, building economic bases

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1^st Decade 1973 - 1983 (2516 - 2526)

Year	Activities
1973	TPA was established in 1973. Mr. Waree Pongvej was appointed as the first president of TPA. TPA launched a language school to teach the Japanese and Thai languages. TPA initiated supportive industrial techniques projects, translated Japanese language textbooks, the publishing of the technology journals for TPA members, and the training & seminar programs.
1975	TPA expanded its business by relocating the original office at the U-Chu-Liang Building to its new headquarters located on Sukhumvit Road (Soi 29). programs.
1977	Officially, TPA launched its calibration.
1979	Professor Supat Sutatam, a former Minister of Finance of Thailand, was appointed as the TPA president.
1981	TPA initiated an energy-saving project.
1982	TPA launched the Quality Control project.
1983	TPA officially organized the 1st QC Circle Fair, which was recognized as the first QC presentation in Thailand. TPA had an expansion project by erecting its new 4-storey building which was located next to the old office tower. TPA formally launched its calibration service to measure industrial tools for public service.

2^nd Decade 1983 - 1993 (2526 - 2536)

Year	Activities
1985	Professor Dr. Paisit Pipatkul was elected as the president of TPA.
1987	TPA launched its computer science project.
1988	Officially, TPA launched the Technological Information Center.
1989	TPA opened the Long-Distance Learning Project. TPA set up the industrial maintenance project by using the Total Productive Maintenance. Mr. Kraharn Woraputhaporn was officially voted as the president of TPA.
1991	TPA initiated the energy-saving project.
1992	TPA launched the following 3 projects : High Quality & Standardization Developing Project Energy-Saving & Industrial Environment Developing Project Launching the Environmental Laboratory Project
1993	The following 4 projects were initiated by TPA : Technological Management Project IMAC - The 1st International Trade Exhibition in Thailand on Technology & Industrial Measuring Instruments. The 15 TPA Robot Contest in Thailand for Thai university students by full support and cooperation from Nichidochin and NHK Japan. Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) was Initiated.

3^rd Decade 1993 - 2003 (2536 - 2546)

Year	Activities
1995	Officially, Mr. Atcharin Sarasas was elected as the president of TPA.
1996	The construction of new TPA Office Building located on Pattanakarn Road (Soi 18) was operated.
1997	Dr. Suwit Wiboonset was elected as the president of TPA.
1998	Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the official opening ceremony of new TPA Office Building located on Patanakarn Road (Soi 18). In addition, the 25* Anniversary Celebration of TPA was held. TPA Book Center was officially opened.
1999	In collaboration with the Department of Industrial Promotion (the Ministry of Industry of Thailand), TPA launched the training project for Thai business & industrial analysts and examiners to inspect their factories. This was set up and recognized as the first-timer in Thailand.
2000	The official project of IT was launched.
	Mr. Suphong Chayuth Sahakit was elected as the president of TPA. The School of Language & Culture (SLC) was opened at the Zeer Rangsit Shopping Mall. The TPA 5S Award Contest was organized.

4^th Decade 1973 - 1983 (2516 - 2526)

Year	Activities
2005	The business development project on www.tpa.or.th was launched. Asst. Prof. Prayoon Shiowattana was elected as the president of TPA
2006	The TPA Automation Kaizen Award was launched. The official journal on Kaizen was published. The training project on embedded technological system on computerwas initiated.
2007	Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) was officially established.
2009	Prof. Dr. Wiwut Tanthapanichakoon was elected as the president of TPA.
2011	Asst. Prof. Prayoon Shiowattana was elected as the president of TPA.
2012	The expansion project on TPA calibration at the Hemaraj Industrial Estate was launched.
2013	TPA received the 2013 Japan Foundation Award as the outstanding organization in educating and teaching the Japanese language. TPA was appointed by JIPM (Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance) as the officially certified organization to fully provide and train the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) as advised by JIPM. TJ-SMEs (Thailand-Japan Investment Promotion Project) was launched to develop SMEs

5^th Decade 2013 - 2023 (2556 -2566)

Year	Activities
2015	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sucharit Koontankulvong was elected as the president of TPA.
2016	TPA was officially certified by Thailand Professional Qualification Institutes (Public Organization) as the certification body for an individual performance used in the Professional Qualification System. TPA was accredited by the Department of Skill Development as the Knowledge and Competence Assessment Center.
2017	Thailand-Japan Management Institute (TJMI) was established. TPA Automation Robotics & loTs (TARI) was formally set up. TPA initiated the professional qualification & occupational standards for Thai language Instructors. TPA initiated the professional qualification & occupational standards for Thai language instructors.
2018	Dr.Surapant Meknavin was elected as the president of TPA. Officially, TPA established the Multimedia & Media Production (MMP). Thailand & Japan Collaboration Business Meeting Program was launched. The Comprehensive Course in Japanese Business Innovation Program was introduced.
2019	Smart Monodzukuri Support Team for Thailand was initiated. TPA produced the learning platform/media.
2021	Asst. Prof. Prayoon Shiowattana was elected as the president of TPA. TPAeduways - new learning platform by School of Language and Culture (SLC) - was officially launched. The new website of https://tpadigihub.com/ was introduced. The one-stop-service center for calibration was launched (for public service in the Secondary Standard). The new logo design contest for the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration of TPA was launched.

6^th Decade 2024 - 2034 (2567 -2577)

Year	Activities
2022	TPA 50^th Anniversary TPA in association with Hozumi Foundation, Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, and ABK & AOTS Alumni Association organized the 1^st Hozumi Japanese Speech Contest.
2023	TPA received ISO 56002:2019, Innovation Management System.
2024	The TPA Sukhumvit 29 Renovation Project commenced. Assoc. Prof. Pranee Jongsujarittam was elected as the president of TPA.