On 15 October 2021, the Thai Embassy in Oslo in collaboration with the National Innovation Agency of Thailand (NIA), DTAC and Telenor Group, co-organized a webinar on “Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Learnings from Managing COVID-19 in Thailand and Norway” through Facebook Live.

In her opening remarks, H.E. Ms. Karntimon Ruksakiati, Ambassador of Thailand to Norway, highlighted the importance for experts from Thailand and Norway to share their experiences and exchange views on how to best dealt with the pandemic which will be helpful to prepare for the next pandemic.  Speakers in the webinar also shared views on the importance of using digital technology to help manage the pandemic.  All agreed that it is necessary to form a partnership collaboration between public and private sectors to prepare for the future pandemic.

The Embassy would like to express appreciation to the NIA, Telenor Group and DTAC, and the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand for taking part in the webinar. It is hoped that this webinar will enhance further cooperation between the public and private sectors in Thailand and Norway in the areas of health and digital innovation.

The event can be viewed on the Embassy’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=3000702400196438 or the Embassy’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY_YPixrG1k