United States and Thailand Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Enters into Force

On July 9, the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (or “123 Agreement”) between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand entered into force. This 123 Agreement is in support of E.O. 14299 Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security and underscores that the Department is quickly responding to and advancing the President’s objectives.    

Upon entering into force, this 123 Agreement provides a comprehensive framework for peaceful nuclear cooperation with the Kingdom of Thailand, based on a mutual commitment to nuclear nonproliferation. This framework provides the opportunity for the transfer of nuclear material, equipment (including reactors), components, and information for nuclear research and civil nuclear energy production.    

Civil nuclear energy contributes to energy security and economic growth by providing a reliable and domestically produced source of power, ensuring stable and consistent energy supplies. This 123 Agreement will enhance our bilateral cooperation on energy security and further strengthen our longstanding diplomatic and economic relationships. It will help foster commercial relations between the U.S. nuclear industry and Thailand on advanced reactors and support Thailand’s energy goals while creating jobs in both countries through the deployment of advanced U.S. nuclear technologies. 

The United States looks forward to developing a robust civil nuclear energy partnership with Thailand in the years to come.