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The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, showcased a collection of research, inventions, and innovative technologies by Thai researchers and inventors at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva. Held from April 17 to 21, 202, in Geneva, Switzerland, the event is recognized as the world’s largest exhibition of innovation and inventions under the International Federation of Innovators Associations (IFIA). This year, Thailand proudly contributed 94 entries from 37 different organizations to the exhibition, joining 40 countries worldwide in presenting an impressive total of over 1,000 innovative technologies.

Mr. Piyachart Khraivanich Beerthun, Director of Area and Human Development (AHD), alongside Mr. Tripop Wongtrairat, Governor of Rayong Province, Ms. Salariwan Thapphawee, Deputy Governor of Rayong, Mr. Wichit Paphonngam, District Chief of Wang Chan, Ms. Waranuch See-daeng, Agriculture Officer of Rayong, Mr. Manop Posayanuwat, Agriculture Officer of Wang Chan District, Mr. Wichian Thongduang, Industry Officer of Rayong, and Mr. Keerivat Onprom, Public Relations Officer of Rayong, joined in the activity of wrapping 60-day-old durians with ‘Magik Growth’ bags, a technology developed by the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA. The event was held at Mr. Charoon Pothong’s durian orchard in Ban Khao Hin Thaen, Wang Chan District, Rayong Province, covering an area of 5 Rai, under the project ‘Guaranteed by the Governor—Rayong’s Quality Durians,’ aimed to widely promote Rayong’s durians, building consumer confidence and attracting tourists with the message: ‘Good durians, delicious durians must be from Rayong.’

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), through the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), announced the launch of three projects funded by the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund (LMCSF), supported by the People’s Republic of China. The initiative aims to disseminate information to all stakeholders and forge new partnerships to amplify project impact. These projects include the technology transfer and value addition of edible mushrooms, sustainable cassava production, and standards for high-speed rail products. The event was jointly launched by Prof. Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, Director of NSTDA, and Mr. Ma Minggeng, Science and Technology Advisor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand. Researchers on the projects and stakeholders representing diverse sectors attended the event.