National Institute of Metrology (Thailand)(NIMT)
75/4 Rama VI Rd., Ratchathewi
Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Tel : 02-5775100
Fax : 02-5772877,02-5772859
http://www.nimt.or.th

National Institute of Metrology (Thailand)(NIMT)

In 1995, The Cabinet has assigned Department of Science Sevice (DSS) with a duty to develop the country's metrology work through the Metrology Development Program (MDP). After that, in 1997, the Parliament then passed National Metrological System Development Act, B.E.2540. By this act, is stipulates that the metrological works of DSS and Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) be transferred to National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (MINT).

NIMT, established in accordance with the Act, is a public agency under the MOSTE supervision. The Board of the National Metrology oversees the Institute's policies and regulations.

The Institute, which is temporarily located in the DSS Metrology Building, Started its operations on June 1, 1998.

Upon start of operation, the Institute has improved the environmental conditions of its laboratories to be in conformity with the international standards. Moreover, it has improved its administration office to be convenient for the calibration services. NIMT started providing the services on January 4, 1999

Functions :
1. To act on academic matters and administrative works for the Board as well as co-operating in planning, management and supporting other organizations and persons on the development of metrology.
2. To develop metrology system, procure and maintain national standards and standard reference materials of the country for all fields of measurement in accordance with the international metrology system including the dissemination of the national measurement standards.
3. To promote careers on metrology and strengthen capability of the calibration laboratories.

Organization Structure :
1. Office of the Director
2. Administration Department
3. Corporate Development Department
4. Mechanical Metrology Department
5. Dimensional Metrology Department
6. Electrical Metrology Department
7. Thermometry Department
8. Chemical Metrology Department