Deputy PM and Science Minister Dr. Yodchanan outlined a transformative vision for Thai R&D that prioritizes "Heartware" (human foundation and basic science) over chasing AI trends alone. Key strategies include building commercialization ecosystems via CWIE work-integrated education, anchoring research to local problems (tropical diseases, agriculture) to create defensible solutions, regional ASEAN collaboration over talent poaching, and "Nature Finance" positioning Thailand as a biodiversity steward to attract green capital. The emphasis is on sustainable, context-driven innovation rather than imported research agendas.