The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for promoting joint research collaboration between JIRCAS and the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) was concluded in a signing ceremony held on September 17, 2019 at the Sofitel Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The MOU was signed by JIRCAS President, Dr. Masa Iwanaga, and TISTR Governor, Dr. Chutima Eamchotchawalit, and culminated the discussion on joint research in a wide range of fields held when the TISTR delegation visited JIRCAS on September 3, 2019. The signing ceremony was also attended by TISTR staff and researchers from JIRCAS.