PHOTOS

13 JAN 2012

A Glimpse of the Future

Organised by the Office of the Board of Investment (BoI), BoI Fair 2012 is Thailand’s largest exhibition of technological innovation. Under the theme of “Going Green for the Future”, the event reflects BoI’s focus on promoting investment for sustainable development in line with the King’s sufficiency economy philosophy. BoI Fair 2012 will be held through Jan 20 at Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre, Muang Thong Thani. Photos by Patipat Janthong.

 
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A Glimpse of the Future
Toyota's futuristic "Partner Robot" has been developed to assist humans.
A Glimpse of the Future
This robot imitates Ravava, the demon king of Lanka from the Ramayana. It was developed by a Thai company and can interact in Thai, English, Chinese and Japanese through QR Code.
A Glimpse of the Future
Din Sor 2, a robot developed by Thai engineers, is introduced at the Thailand Pavilion. Supported by the National Innovation Agency, the robot is designed to help assist patients and elderly people.
A Glimpse of the Future
A show about water theory is demonstrated on multiple screens at the Royal Pavilion.
A Glimpse of the Future
A sand animation depicting His Majesty the King's royal activities is presented by 26-year-old Ukrainian Kseniya Simonova on a mini-theatre screen at the Royal Pavilion.
A Glimpse of the Future
A boy crawls out of Shield Life, a temporary shelter developed for flood victims made from light floatable material. Shield Life is exhibited at Siam Cement Group Pavilion.
A Glimpse of the Future
This astronaut suit is on display at the event.
A Glimpse of the Future
A stuntman takes part in a flying show at the Red Bull Pavilion.
A Glimpse of the Future
Models wear outfits made from recycled plastic bottles at the Indorama Ventures Pavilion.
A Glimpse of the Future
A BoI Fair 2012 sign at the entrance of the Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre.