สถาบันส่งเสริมการสอนวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี IPST | |
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Formed | 18 January 1972 |
Type | Public organization |
Jurisdiction | Government of Thailand |
Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand 13°43′09″N100°34′57″E / 13.7191°N 100.5824°E |
Agency executive |
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Parent department | Ministry of Education |
Website | www |
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