Apart from bilateral cooperation, MOSTE has ·also participated In some projects at regional level, e.g. Asian Regional Cooperative ProJect on Food Irradiation Implemented by the Office of Atomic Energy for Peace. Subregional Information Network on new ·and renewable sources of energy (NRSE) for Asia and Pacific (Initial activities among the countries In the region) which Is sponsored'by UNESCO. In addition, since the United States of America and Thailand agreed to have Cooperation In Science end Technology tor Development lately, U.S.A. Intends to help strengthen the Thai science and technology community and form long-lasting linkages betwen the two countries. The development of scientific centers of excellence which ceo serve as en Incentive of an Inducement for pub I lc or private Investment In Industrial enterprises wll I be encouraged as wei I~ Problems In SAT Jnternotlpna\ cp-pperptlpn S&T cooperation with developed countries Is needed In different sectors namely: biotechnology, electronics and computer. technology transfer, metallurgy and material science. Information centre system, etc. The foreign assistance and fund which supports the Implementation of technology development proejcts and provIdIng necessary fee Ill tIes ere stIll Inadequate. The requirement of foreign assistance for S&T cooperation are commodities or equipment. provision of experts, financial assistance, Institutional. linkages, information exchange and research coordination. Polley relptlng to the promptlon of S&T cppperetlon with foreign countries The pol Icy relating to the promotion of S&T cooperation with foreign countries was stated In the Fifth National Plan that a plan for S&T cooperation with foreign coutnrles wll lbe formulated by emphasizing the following: reforming the Thailand Institute of SCientific and Technolgolcal Research. Improving the capability of the Technological Transfer Centre and the Institute for Material SCience and etal lurglcal Engineering, developing a revolving fund to promote technological utilization end development, and formulating appropriate studies. In addition. the government will encourage Institutional collaboration, and 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the promotion of science and technology cooperation between Thailand and foreign countries, including the development of scientific centers of excellence, technology transfer, and the provision of foreign assistance. It also mentions the need to reform institutions and develop a revolving fund to promote technological utilization and development. This suggests that the main focus is on scientific and technological advancements, which are essential for economic development.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development