Already Opened “National Science and Technology Fair 2015”

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Created on Thursday, 19 November 2015 14:34

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On 15 November 2015, Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology has delivered an open remarks at an open ceremony for National Science and Technology Fair 2015” which is arranged under the concept “Ignite our thoughts and imagination, improve our life side by science, strengthen the nation with technology, through the light of innovation”. This is one of the biggest events presenting varieties of science, technology and innovation exhibitions and activities from Thailand and other countries. Its highlights include 4D Simulator, The Tomorrow Ship with 4D Effect, Robotaspian, Genius Humanoid, and new grasshopper species only found in Thailand. The Fair will be held during 14-25 November 2015 at the Challenger, Impact Exhibition Hall, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.

Dr. Pichet announced the main objective of the event is to pay homage to King Rama IV (King Mongkut) who was designated as “the Father of Thai Science” and King Bhumibol Adulyadej who was designated as “the Father of Thai Technology” and the Father of Thai Innovation”. Altogether, it will commemorate the occasion which United Nations has proclaimed this year as UN International Year of Soils and UNESCO International Year of Light following the resolution of UNESCO. This will be a showcase hub for Thai scientists and researchers associated with collaboration from 9 ministries 7 countries and 100 agencies from both government and private sectors. Foreign countries which joined this event include 11 agencies from Japan, Vietnam, United Kingdom, United State of America and France. All agencies have brought new research and scientific innovations to exhibit at their booths. This event will provide opportunity for researchers, scientists and people to observe new STI products and will inspire youth and young generations who will be strength of the land in the years to come to be more interested in science and technology which crucially take part in sustainable development and increase country’s competitiveness.

Associate Professor Dr, Weerapong Pairsuwan, Permanent Secretary of MOST has added about the immensity of event that the Fair has integrated varieties of STI showcases and products within one spacious area. The exhibitions has been improved with modern designs and displays in order to attract people from all walks of life and youth. For the must see exhibitions, there are “King Rama VI, The Father of Thai Science”, “Enlightenment and a Civilized Siam”, “Exhibition of Royal Initiatives of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Father of Thai Technology” and other exhibitions of activities and initiatives of the Royal Family”. Another specialty is Soil Pavilion which has been set up to commemorate H.M. King’s nomination as Humanitarian Soil Scientist. Also, there is Light is Life Pavilion which set up to explain whole story about the light and a dark tunnel for youth to test and imagine life without light.

“National Science and Technology Fair 2015”

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Created on Thursday, 19 November 2015 14:30

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Ministry of Science and Technology by National Science Museum has announced an event “National Science and Technology Fair 2015” under the concept “Ignite our thoughts and imagination, improve our life side by science, strengthen the nation with technology, through the light of innovation” Covering space of 40,000 sq.meters at the Challenger, Impact Exhibition Hall, Muang Thong Thani, this is one of the most enormous events presenting varieties of science, technology and innovation exhibitions and activities. The Fair will be held during 14-25 November 2015. Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology, Dr, Weerapong Pairsuwan, Permanent Secretary of MOST, Mr. Sakorn Chanapaitoon, Deputy Director, National Science Museum, Acting Director of NSM have done press release on the main hall, 1st floor, Phra Chomklao Building, Ministry of Science and Technology.

“Southern Thailand Innovation Expo 2015”

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Created on Thursday, 19 November 2015 14:28

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On 30th October 2015, at Hatyai Hall, Central Festival Department Store, Hatyai District, Songkhla Province, Ministry of Science and Technology, by Office of the Secretariat of Science Park Affair Promotion Committee has performed roadshow “Southern Thailand Innovation Expo 2015” in order to increase capability of major industries of the region together with other industries using innovation and knowledge transferred via mechanism and service of Science Park. This will increase marketing capacity, innovation promotion and intellectual property protection of research products in various fields and will provide preparedness for business development and sustainable self- dependency. This event was presided by Dr. Weerapong Pairsuwan with a distinguished opening remarks.

On the occasion of 120 th anniversary of Thai-Russian Relationship

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Created on Thursday, 19 November 2015 14:25

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On the occasion of 120th anniversary of Thai-Russian Relationship, Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj and his delegation had paid official visit to the Russian Federation between 28 October – 1 November 2015. On 29 November, Dr. Pichet and MOST high level delegates had a meeting with H.E. Dmitry Livanov, Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation to further discuss about details of STI collaboration agreement. Altogether, Dr. Pichet proclaimed his wish 

project “Clean Air Technology for Industrial Sector”

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Created on Thursday, 19 November 2015 14:23

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11 November 2015, Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr, Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Science and Technology has announced the project “Clean Air Technology for Industrial Sector” under cooperation between MOST and Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. Besides, he invited people to join bike riding activity “Clean Air for Green Town” This activity was held on November 14 ,2015 at Gateway City Industrial Estate and communities around Hua Samrong Subdistrict, Plaengyao District, Cha Choeng Sao Province. The total riding distance was 28 kilometers.

DIPLOMACY Science Ministry gifts three telescopes to Lao students

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Created on Tuesday, 10 November 2015 16:14

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 VIENTIANE: Thailand has given three telescopes to Laos in a bid to strength educational ties between the two countries, the government says. The handover ceremony took place at Don Chang Palace Hotel, Vientiane, on Thursday. Science and Technology Min ister Pichet Durongkaveroj and Kittichai Wattananikorn, president of the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thai land (Narit) met representatives from Laos' Ministry of Science and Technology, the National University of Laos and Phon Sawan School. About 20 science students from Laos also attended. As well as the telescopes, the Thai Sci ence Ministry provided textbooks and other astronomical material. Mr Pichet said Laos and Thailand wanted to encourage more young people to become interested in science rather than entertainment. He hoped exchanges of scientific and technological knowledge would produce more young scientists in both countries. "The number of students studying sci- ence subjects in our two countries has decreased," Mr Pichet said, adding that Thailand would organise a training pro- gramme for Lao Science Ministry officials early next year. Mr Kittichai said more telescopes were also being built for Thai science students, especially those in rural areas. Boviengkham vongdara, science and Technology Minister of Laos, said educa tional cooperation with Thailand was key. "We need to produce more scientists to handle challenging issues such as disaster management more effectively in the future, he said. The Lao students took part in a "Star Party; during which Narit officials showed them how to use the new telescopes.

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Fireball 'was from out of this world'

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Created on Wednesday, 04 November 2015 13:39

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INBrief Fireball was from out of this world SPACE: A bright green flkball seen over Thailand on Monday night was an object from space entering the Earth's atmosphere, the head of the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) confirmed yesterday. Based on images and videos cap- tured by people in the North, Central and Northeast of Thailand, the fireball was similar to one seen on Sept 7, the institute's director Boonraksa Soonthorntham said. However, this time the fireball was green, instead of orange probably because the object contained a lot of chromium, which is commonly found in iron meteoroids. Mr Boonraksa said the fireball could have been the residue of a planetoid or comet, or an old satellite falling to Earth.

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Search on for debris from "green fireball" meteor

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Created on Wednesday, 04 November 2015 13:35

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THE search is on for pieces of mete or that was seen hurtlingacross the sky like a green fireball on Monday night. "It's possible that some parts of the meteor might have fallen onto the Earth's surface said Boonrucksar Soonthornthum, executive director of the National Astronomical Research Institute ofThailand (Narit). "We will try to find them and col- lect them for studies The green fireball visible to the naked eye in many parts of the coun- try on Monday night, delighting and surprising onlookers. Boonrucksar believes the meteor consisted of chromium or magnesium, which made it appearlike a green fire- ball. He said it might have exploded between 60 and 100 kilometres from the Earth's surface. It's the first green fireball seen here," he said. Although he thinks some pieces of the meteor might have landed on the

Earth's surface, he said the space rock should have noserious impacton peo- ple or anima "There ma have been some minor impact from the sonic boom, hesaid. Worawit Tanwuthibandit, a school- ar who studies astronomy and is an adviser to an observatory in Chachoengsao province, saidasteroids pose a big threat when crashing into

The Earth only if they are big in size. he last asteroid that travelled near the Earth was Asteroid 2015 TB145, which came closest on October31. The distance between it and the Earth was still around 499,ooo kilometres. "It must have been at least 2so metres diameter travelled at a speed of 126,000 kilometres perhour," Worawit said.

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