EABC - Meeting with DT Global Europe

On 22 May 2026, EABC representatives led by Mrs. Paranee Adulyapichet, Mr. Bob Fox, and Mr. Gernot Grasser met with Darren McDermott, Senior Expert, EU Research and Educational Landscape Expert, and Worajit Setthapun, Senior Expert, National Higher Education Expert, who are undertaking an assignment under the EU–Thailand Cooperation Facility, implemented by DT Global Europe and funded by the European Union.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening EU–Thailand cooperation in research, innovation, higher education, and sustainable economic development. Discussions highlighted the importance of closer collaboration between industry, universities, research institutes, and public agencies to support Thailand’s long-term competitiveness and innovation ecosystem under the Global Gateway initiative.

Participants also exchanged perspectives on research and innovation, skills development, and the importance of creating a more enabling environment for innovation and foreign investment in Thailand.