Thailand Research Expo 2026 Award

Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine and Silpakorn University Win Platinum Awards at Thailand Research Expo 2026, Reflecting the Potential of Thailand's Research Ecosystem

June 26, 2026 — The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), hosted the Thailand Research Expo 2026 Award ceremony as part of the "Thailand Research Expo 2026."

The prestigious Platinum Award winners received royal trophies bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, along with cash prizes and certificates. Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of the NRCT, presided over the ceremony, joined by executives, NRCT distinguished experts, agency leaders, and award recipients at the Highlight Stage, Bangkok Convention Centre, 22nd Floor, Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok.

Dr. Wiparat De-ong stated that this year's Thailand Research Expo reflects the success of driving the country's research and innovation system. The Thailand Research Expo 2026 Award aims to honor agencies with outstanding research and innovation exhibitions and presentations. This initiative builds morale, promotes high-quality knowledge dissemination, and elevates the standard of communicating research to the public for concrete, practical utilization.

Thailand Research Expo 2026 Award Winners

Outstanding research and innovation projects recognized at the expo include:

🏆 Platinum Award (2 Prizes)

Recipient of the Royal Trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

• Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine:

  • "Elevating the Value Chain of Thai Kratom under Thailand Kratom GACP Standards for a Comprehensive Drug Rehabilitation Service System"

  • "Innovative Medical Cannabis Formulation from Traditional Thai Medicine for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders in the Public Health System"

• Silpakorn University:

  • "Innovative Synthesis of Biological Melanin from Acid Sulfate Soils (under the Royal Initiative in the Chaipattana Foundation Lands) to Create Fashion Products and Promote Grassroots Economy Entrepreneurs"

🥇 Gold Award (4 Prizes)

Recipient of the Prime Minister's Trophy

• Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin: "Elevating the Thai Rubber Industry Value Chain with the BCG Model: Innovative Bio-based Dairy Cow Teat Dip and Waste Management from the Latex Manufacturing Industry"

• Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University: "Cultural Space Management to Elevate the Community Cultural Market at Ban Mai Rim Khlong Chedi Bucha (Na Wat Phra Ngam), Nakhon Pathom Province"

• Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University: "Elevating and Expanding Cocoa Bean Processing Technology to Meet Quality Standards and Increase Farmers' Income in the Southern Region"

• King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok: "KNACKSAT CubeSat"

🥈 Silver Award (6 Prizes)

Recipient of the Trophy from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of MHESI

• Thaksin University: "Yan Yao Model: Social Innovation Elevating Southern Turmeric to Add Value to the BCG Grassroots Economy"

• Buriram Rajabhat University: "Mudmee Silk: The Science of Art"

• Praboromarajchanok Institute: "Enhancing the Efficiency of Mon Bricks with Barium Sulfate and Titanium Dioxide Additives for X-ray Shielding Walls"

• Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi: "Wang Som Za Model: Transitioning Community Enterprises with Advanced Bio-based Innovation for Economic Value and Sustainable Social/Environmental Immunity"

• VISTEC (Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology): "LUMOS: Portable Pesticide Contamination Test Kit for Food Safety"

• Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya: "Smart Salinity System for Songkhla Lake"

🥉 Bronze Award (8 Prizes)

Recipient of the Trophy from the Permanent Secretary of MHESI (4 Prizes):

• Mae Fah Luang University: "Ethnic Community Ecological Wisdom for a Sustainable Environment"

• Rice Department: "Green Innovation for Sustainable Low-Carbon Rice Production: Biological Rice Pest Management, Stubble Burning Reduction via Microbes, and Upcycling Straw into Eco-friendly Products"

• Department of Health: "RakYim: An AI-driven Digital Oral Health Platform to Expand Dental Service Access in Thailand"

• Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing: "Development and Effectiveness Study of an Innovative Learning Media on Uterine Contraction: A Two-Phase Research Study"

Recipient of the Trophy from the Director of NRCT (4 Prizes):

• Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization): "Improving the Physical Properties of 96.5% Gold for Thai Entrepreneurs via Eco-friendly Processes"

• Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi: "Decoding the Deterioration of Mural Paintings for World Heritage Conservation"

• Suan Dusit University: "Innovative Management of High-Quality Raw Cow's Milk from Farm to Value-Added Products for a Sustainable Economy"

• Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization): "Prototype Innovation of Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Film Coating Inside Carbon Steel Pipes for the Petroleum Industry"

Honorable Mention (18 Prizes)

• Mahasarakham University: "Bio-EggCite Process: Continuous Eco-friendly Bio-Calcium Production from Eggshells" & "Smart GeoAI-Agro Intelligence Platform for Sustainable Agricultural Monitoring and Management"

• Chiang Mai Rajabhat University: "Enhancing Handwoven Fabric Production Capacity with Innovative Electric Yarn Spinning Machines for Elderly Community Enterprises in the Northern Region"

• Suranaree University of Technology: "Sustainable Agricultural Innovation: From Agricultural Resources to High-Value Materials and Practical Applications"

• Maejo University: "Storypreneur: Mindset Innovation to Elevate Thai Soft Power through Digital Content and Social Living Lab"

• Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University: "Development of an Augmented Reality (AR) Folktale Application 'Khon Krung Si' Based on Community Cultural and Social Capital for Primary Schools"

• Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon: "Ruen Mor Phon: Continuing the Royal Aspiration towards AI-driven Herbal Health Innovation"

• Srinakharinwirot University: "Innovative Feline Chronic Wound Healing: Using Stem Cells Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma in Difficult and Drug-Resistant Cases"

• Songkhla Rajabhat University: "Pai Ta... Ha Mor: Patient Transfer Vehicle to Reduce Health Inequality"

• Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC): "'Vocational What The Health!' (Who Doesn't Care, Healthcare)"

• Surat Thani Rajabhat University: "Krill Paste Power (Palang Kapi): From Local Food to Global Food Innovation"

• Panyapiwat Institute of Management: "Elevating Calamondin (Mapid) into the Creative Economy"

• Office of Justice Affairs: "Development of a Database Management and Data Analysis System for the National Justice Administration Database Operations Center"

• Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok: "Prototype Innovation for Breeding Asian Bumblebee Catfish (Mystus gulio) for Commercial Farming"

• Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep: "Resource Management to Elevate the Bang Krachao Grassroots Economy with Ready-to-Use Technology"

• Department of Livestock Development: "Egg Production and Reproductive Performance of Chiang Mai Black-Tailed Pradu Chickens (High-Yield Strain) in the Animal Breeding and Propagation Network Farms"

• King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL): "Industrial-Scale Graphene Quantum Dot Production Machine and its Application in Solid-State Graphene Quantum Dot Batteries"

• Walailak University: "Micro-wave Power: Power of Life Zone"

• Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage: "From Waste to Community Energy: Innovative Dr. Ball's Super Incinerator Elevating the Grassroots Economy and Environment Sustainably"

The NRCT extends its warmest congratulations to all the organizations and researchers who received the Thailand Research Expo 2026 Award. The council firmly believes these accolades will inspire the continued creation of high-quality research and innovation, further utilizing knowledge to develop the nation, enhance competitive capabilities, and sustainably improve the quality of life for all citizens.