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Published on November 21, 2007

While backing the Thai idea, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao proposed inviting experts from Japan and South Korea, countries with long experience in using nuclear energy.

A plan to build a nuclear energy facility has been strongly opposed by civic groups due to safety concerns.

Surayud commissioned the Energy Ministry to conduct a study on the possibilities.

"It [the meeting] would be good for us to have a chance to study and learn from other countries," he told reporters.

Surayud was in Singapore for a series of Asean meetings. He also attended a summit between Asean and three East Asian countries - China, Japan, and South Korea - which also discussed alternative energy sources, amid the soaring price of fossil fuel.

Cooperation on nuclear energy and biofuel technology will be provide more choice of energy sources, he added.

Supalak G Khundee

 The Nation

Singapore