STORY: Thailand launches first experimental tokamak device in collaboration with China
DATELINE: July 27, 2023
LENGTH: 00:00:50
LOCATION: Bangkok
CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/MILITARY
 
SHOTLIST:
1. various of tokamak device
2. various of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand in the opening ceremony
3. various of tokamak device
4. various of Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT)
5. various of tokamak device
6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): THAWATCHAI ONJUN, Executive director of the TINT
7. various of tokamak device
8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG YUNTAO, Director of ASIPP
9. various of tokamak device
 
STORYLINE:
 
Thailand's first experimental tokamak device was officially launched on Tuesday in collaboration with China.
 
The device, a joint collaboration between the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP) and the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT), arrived in Thailand in January and commenced trial runs in May.
 
Thawatchai Onjun, executive director of the TINT, emphasized that the operation will propel Thailand's advancements in nuclear fusion applications.
 
SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): THAWATCHAI ONJUN, Executive director of the TINT
"This is a joint collaboration between China and Thailand in fusion science. This is the first tokamak experimental device for the region of Thailand and ASEAN. We will not only be taking advantage of this device in Thailand, but in ASEAN as well."
 
Song Yuntao, director of ASIPP, told Xinhua that China's research in the field of nuclear fusion applications adheres to an open and friendly approach.  
 
SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG YUNTAO, Director of ASIPP
"We respect the ideals of openness, sharing, and win-win cooperation. And we hope that scientists from all over the world can work together to advance energy development."
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bangkok.
(XHTV)