Prof. Yongyuth Yuthavong discusses the challenges that face scientists in Thailand and the importance that society understands the significant impact of science. Though science cannot go far beyond the general state of the country, we can aspire to be the leading developing country producing good science for a good cause.
The recent deluge of rain in Thailand will not hamper overall rice production in 2011 as farmers will be aided by the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to increase rice production with better quality seeds.
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Friends of National Science and Technology Development Agency (FoN) organized the “FoN: Together Thailand Recovery Campaign” at the Ministry of S&T on November 30. The aim of the event is to act as a venue for members of FoN to showcase research output that will help speed after flood recovery process in the form of Recovery Kit.
The National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) has signed a collaborative agreement with the United Nation Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to promote training and capacity building for the development of nano-safety pilot project in Thailand.
A group of researchers from Thailand investigated the combined effect of adsorption and oxidation for phenolic wastewater treatment using a three phase fluidized bed reactor. The group continuously fed aqueous solutions containing phenol and ozone into a reactor resulting in a comparison of seven cases.
Suggested treatments for foul water and when EM is effective
by King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
The effect from the “Mega Flood” occurred in Thailand recently is enormous and creates a huge negative impact to Thai economy, both direct and indirect impacts. However, for the flood victims, they are not only that. They were suffered from the flood that took away their homes and their families; they also had to face with a group of blood-sucking mosquitoes every night, which might cause the mosquito-borne- diseases later on.
Dr. Nitsara Karoonuthaisiri, Head of BIOTEC Microarray Laboratory for her work in microarray technology, has been honored with the 2011 Young Technologist Award from the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology.
In a conventional chemical bleaching process, a large scale of chemicals is used, releasing pollution into the environment and causing numerous harmful disturbances to ecosystem. The new biobleaching process using enzymes leads to a significant reduction of chlorine and chlorine-based compounds. The xylanase attacks hemicellulose and
The National Metal and Materials Technology Centre (MTEC) in collaboration with Thammasat University Hospital (TU Hospital) launchs a medical programme offering cranio-maxillofacial reconstructive surgery to 84 poor patients free of charge. The charitable operation aims to celebrate the 25th anniversary of MTEC and 24th anniversary of TU Hospital.
The number of women involved in science and technology is on the rise especially in developing countries such Thailand. Thanks to institutions such as L’Oreal Thailand and the Thai National Commission for UNESCO for giving recognition and supporting the advancement of women in science and to encourage women to continue careers in
Dr. Jariya Sakayaroj, Researcher in Mycology Laboratory, was awarded the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientist 2011 for her research project titled “Butt rot disease in Thailand’s mangroves".
With increased global warming, it is impossible to deny that continued human activities are the main cause. These activities range from energy consumption, industrial development and expansion, transportation, to deforestation as well as the destruction of natural resources. Certainly, all of this has affected humanity. In order to solve the
Dr. Kajornsak Faungnawakij, a prominent researcher at the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), recently won the “Young Scientist Award 2011” for his research entitled “Development of Multifunctional Nanocatalysts for Producing Environmentally Friendly Biofuels.”
The third-generation, or 3G, mobile Internet services are still a hot topic though the current 3G infrastructure is still quite ready for business use. In terms of research and development, Thai researchers have already started using 4G technologies which by far more advanced than the Internet services offered in other countries.
Farm trucks, otherwise known to Thai people as “Rod Ee Tan”, have been Thai farmers’ vehicles of choice for over 40 years. In the past, farm trucks were used mainly for transporting produce or farming tools. Farmers or local mechanics would build farm trucks with second-hand parts, making the vehicles unstable and fall short of meeting a minimum acceptable standard of safety. This is the reason why there are many road accidents that caused damage to life and property.
By June 2011, the NSTDA-GIZ (formerly GTZ) collaboration on “Improving Energy and Resource Efficiency for the Tapioca Starch Industry” concluded with a total of 28 tapioca starch factories participated in this program. Among them, 16 pilot factories were able to reduce the water usage in their production process by 14.5%, reduced the
The high quality biodiesel is one possible alternative of fossil fuel for transportation that would have less green house gas emission therefore contribute to the mitigation of climate change.
On 21 February 2011, NSTDA, Chiang Mai University, Mahidol University and BioNet-Asia Co., Ltd. announced a licensing agreement for chimeric dengue vaccine. The agreement will enable BioNet-Asia Co., Ltd. to further develop four serotypes of chimeric live-attenuated vaccine into a commercial product.
Nature Publishing Group (NPG), an international publisher of high impact scientific and medical information in print and online services, interviewed Dr. Nitsara Karoonuthaisiri, Head of BIOTEC Microarray Laboratory as a founding co-chair of the Global Yong Academy. In her interview she discussed about youth empowerment in the developing world and her experience in reintergrating into Thai cultures after several-years of studying aboard.
