The "National Research Expo 2020" will kick off on Sunday with a showcase of more than 300 research works and over 100 seminars at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center at CentralWorld, daily from 9am to 6pm until Aug 6.
Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand in collaboration with research networks from across the country, the 15th edition of the expo is a national platform that gathers quality research, technology and innovations under the concept of "Research For National Development: Moving Towards Stability, Prosperity And Sustainability".
The expo is aiming for progress in five key areas -- to develop human forces and knowledge institutes; to solve challenging problems in society; to enhance competitiveness; to boost area-based development and reduce inequality; and to drive the BCG Economy Model.
The exhibition zone will be packed with new creations from all research institutes, innovations to tackle emerging diseases, research and innovations for communities, and inventions developed by universities.
Among the highlights are a Covid-19 detection kit, equipment to protect medical staff from Covid-19, a water surface cleaning robot and a project to solve the wild elephant problem in Thailand.
Also on show will be technology to produce fresh water from sea water, a solar-powered water pump for remote areas and biodegradable products made from straw.
Clothes made from banana fibre. National Research Expo
PPE Coveralls. National Research Expo
Besides seminars and panel discussions on more than 100 topics, there will also be a research clinic offering counselling services. Visitors will have a chance to rub shoulders with the first "Thai Research Ambassador Of Thailand" on the opening day.
Due to the strict measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, interested visitors are required to pre-register via thailandresearchexpo2020.com by Friday. Walk-in visitors are not allowed. However, the expo and all the seminars will be livestreamed via researchexpo.nrct.go.th.
Call 02-561-2445 ext 515--9.
