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Govt praises student for finding NASA vulnerability

Govt praises student for finding NASA vulnerability

Matichon•Politics•24m ago

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The Thai government praised a Khon Kaen University student for discovering a security vulnerability in NASA's system and announced plans to develop domestic cyber security talent.

  • •Thanaphon Butsricha, a first-year cybersecurity student at Khon Kaen University, discovered a vulnerability in NASA's system.
  • •NASA sent an official thank-you letter to Thanaphon Butsricha in early November.
  • •Captain Patdaratsam Thongsaluaykorn announced the government's praise for the achievement on November 13, 2026.
  • •The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation plans to link banks with computer education institutions to provide students with real-world experience.

Overview

  • •On November 13, 2026, Captain Patdaratsam Thongsaluaykorn revealed the government's praise for Thanaphon Butsricha.
  • •Thanaphon Butsricha, a first-year cybersecurity student at Khon Kaen University, found a vulnerability in the system of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
  • •The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent an official thank-you letter to Thanaphon Butsricha in early November.
  • •The government views the achievement of Thanaphon Butsricha as a reflection of Thai youth's potential to use cybersecurity knowledge for benefit.
  • •Captain Patdaratsam Thongsaluaykorn stated that the government aims to reduce reliance on foreign software and technology by developing Thai personnel to manage the country's digital systems.
  • •The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation prepares to collaborate with banks and computer education institutions nationwide.
  • •The collaboration between banks and educational institutions is intended to allow students to learn from real problems and practice with actual systems.

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Key Entities

Person

Thanaphon Butsricha(ธนพนธ์ บุตรศรีชา)
A first-year cybersecurity student at Khon Kaen University who discovered a vulnerability in NASA's system.
Patdaratsam Thongsaluaykorn(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)
The Deputy Government Spokesperson.

Organization

Khon Kaen University(มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น)ℹ️
The university where Thanaphon Butsricha is a student.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration(องค์การบริหารการบินและอวกาศแห่งชาติสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
The US agency whose system vulnerability was discovered by Thanaphon Butsricha.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️
The ministry preparing to connect cooperation between banks and computer education institutions.
Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️
The governing body praising Thanaphon Butsricha and promoting national digital security personnel.