On March 15, 2024, Mr. Pakapong Sirikantaramas, Governor of Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and Dr. Kanrawee Thongpull, Vice President Acting President of Rail Technology Research and Development Agency (RTRDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on promoting and supporting research and development of railway technology to enhance technological capabilities and create a national industry, at Meeting Room 1, Building 1, MRTA.