Congratulations to the Thai Delegation for Winning the NRCT Special Award for 30 Outstanding Inventions and Innovations at the “Japan Design, Idea and Invention Expo: JDIE 2026” in Osaka, Japan

The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, extends its congratulations to the Thai inventors who received the NRCT Special Award at the “Japan Design, Idea and Invention Expo: JDIE 2026” on July 4, 2026, in Osaka, Japan. The 30 awarded projects are as follows:

1. Innovation of a New Alternative Material from Agricultural Waste into Unique Garden Decorative Art By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dusit Athinuwat and team, Thammasat University

2. Prototype Gel Product from Tangerine Peel Extract with Anti-Acne Bacterial Activity By Emeritus Prof. Dr. Kosum Chansiri and team, Srinakharinwirot University

3. AeroAgri AI: Intelligent System for Unmanned Agricultural Drones of the Future By Dr. Rattana Bunprasert and team, Mahidol University

4. OSSICURE: Advanced rhBMP-2 Bone Graft Material Innovation By Asst. Prof. Dr. Pavorawan Rittipakorn (D.D.S.) and team, Suranaree University of Technology

5. High-Entropy Shock-Absorbing Part Innovation to Prevent Damage to Nuclear Reactor Cores in Emergency Situations By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anak Khantachawana and team, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

6. Chrysanthemum Herbal Drink Fortified with Safflower Extract, Synbiotic Formula (Gek-Lor) By Dr. Thanakorn Wongprasert and team, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

7. Upcycling Waste Banana Trunks into a Community Fashion Enterprise: ITDO Model By Dr. Panu Pattanapanitpong and team, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

8. Protein Hydrolysate Product from Cocoa Beans Using Enzyme Technology By Asst. Prof. Dr. Anek Halee and team, Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University

9. Bloomblock: A New Generation Orchid Planting Material for Farmers and Urbanites By Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthaphong Chanchula and team, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)

10. Chito-booster: Aquatic Animal Dietary Supplement from Nano-Chitosan to Enhance Immunity, Disease Resistance, and Promote Healthy Growth By Dr. Thitirat Rattanawongwiboon and team, Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Public Organization)

11. Mobile Dental Care Unit By Dr. Mansuang Wong-apai (D.D.S.) and team, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health

12. Decentralized Infrastructure Platform for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operations By Mr. Phisit Mitkuakul and team, Royal Thai Radio Control Airplane Sports Association

13. Online Mud and Water Depth Measurement Tool Using Sonar and Spatial Processing with Python on Google Earth By Mr. Surachat Leerakornpol and team, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

14. A Study on the Efficacy of Astalab™ Innovation on Sleep Quality and Anti-Aging By Dr. Paramita Suthapreeda Charoenta (Pharm.) and team, Zen Innovation Group Co., Ltd.

15. Eco-Friendly Oral Health Restoration Innovation from Cat's Whiskers Extract with a Zero-Waste Production Process for Gum Health Care and Holistic Health Behavior Management By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kornwinwich Boonpisuttinant and team, Twin Lotus Co., Ltd.

16. 5-in-1 Efficiency Local Seed Value-Adding Equipment By Mr. Athichoke Chanchaeng and team, Bangkok Business and Tourism College

17. Cyber Step By Acting Major Dr. Watcharapol Laksanalomai and team, Chachoengsao Technical College

18. Family Assistant Robot: Smart Assistant Robot for Family Time By Mr. Natthan Kawahara and team, Bangkok Christian College

19. Portable Oral Health Diagnostic Kit By Mr. Weerapol Lapkert and team, Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School (Secondary)

20. SOMM: Artificial Intelligence-Based Snoring Detection and Sleep Management System Robust to Noise By Mr. Pannawit Khongwuttipanya and team, Triam Udom Suksa School

21. I-Oon VitalGuard: Smart Hybrid Biological Wearable Innovation for Dual-System Monitoring of Vulnerable Infants By Mr. Suwisit Mahatthanapak and team, Montfort College

22. Coffee Care Gel: Ammonia-Absorbing Hydrogel from Coffee Grounds By Miss Phichitwan Nantaphap and team, Montfort College

23. Slow-Release Hydrogel Fertilizer from Okra Mucilage By Miss Thanjira Saensupha and team, Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Mukdahan

24. Automated Field Heavy Metal Ion Detector Using Queen's Crape Myrtle Flower Extract By Miss Keetarat Somprasong and team, Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Mukdahan

25. Development of a Breast Phantom from Self-Healing Materials to Enhance Procedural Training with Ultrasound and Mammogram By Miss Benyaporn Patcharoen and team, Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Lopburi

26. Comparative Study of Physical Properties of Scaffold Bone Substitute Materials from Hydroxyapatite and Natural Polymers By Miss Nattheera Phodech and team, Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Loei

27. Study and Development of HPMC Capsules from Spirogyra as Packaging for Medicine and Dietary Supplements By Miss Weeraya Sotho and team, Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Loei

28. Daily Rubber Latex Yield Forecasting System Using Machine Learning Techniques with Random Forest Model to Support Production Planning and Increase Rubber Farmers' Income By Mr. Nachapatara Nooyuan and team, Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Satun

29. Innovation Converting Carbon Dioxide in Water into Calcium Carbonate as a Mineral to Restore Coral Reefs and Increase Survival Rates of Crustaceans By Miss Kanyapak Muanmee and team, Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Suphanburi

30. Smart Micro:bit Boxing Glove Innovation for Cost-Effective Sports Science Punch Analysis By Mr. Kornrit Suwiriyakulchai and team, Learn Satit Pattana School

At the same time, the NRCT also presented the NRCT Honorable Mention Award to Thai inventors and researchers who participated in the competition and presented their works at JDIE 2026.