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Storytelling is one form of communication tool to help stimulate discussion among friends and colleagues in a workplace.

Shrimp aquaculture has grown rapidly to become a major global industry that serves the increasing consumer demand for seafood and has contributed significantly to socio-economic development in countries.

The National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) recently entered into a strategic partnership with Thai Industrial Standards Institute to promote insight to nanotechnology and how it impact to industry standards and certifications.

180 high school S&T teachers in Phitsanulok province jammed the main auditorium of Naresuan University on June 3 to participate in the Frontier Science Camp (Zone North) organized by the Office of the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of S&T) and research agencies within NSTDA.  

“The use of carbon nanotubes has been in the increase in recently years” said Dr. Yon Rojanasakul, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at West Virginia University, Health Sciences Center.

When it comes to pharmaceutical science, the name of the game is adaptability and team effort

Congratulations to Dr. Pailin Chuchottaworn on his recent appointment as new Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT. 

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Researchers in Thailand have developed a novel tool to detect BCR/ABL fusion gene in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). The technology involved a magneto-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) – enzyme linked gene can help provide physicians with practical tools for appropriate follow up treatment.

“We have certainly made progress in the area of patent filing for innovation findings. The number of research patents filed this year is 6 times the number it was a few years back” said Dr. Thaweesak Koanantakool, President of NSTDA.

Sometimes we forget what its like to be a child – to explore the unknown, ask questions, play, and basically have fun. Well, 180 high school S&T teachers last week were given this opportunity to participate in the Frontier Science Camp organized by the Office of the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of S&T) and research agencies […]

3rd Annual MTEC/NANOTEC Sport Day The roaring sound of cheer, laughter, and comradely filled the gymnasium of Sirindhorn Science Home during the 3rd Annual MTEC/NANOTEC Sports Day on April 27. Aj. Sirirurg (NANOTEC) and Aj. Werasak (MTEC) gave the Opening Remark prior to the swimming competition.

Researchers at National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) in Bangkok have studied the application of niosomes for encapsulation of nisin and EDTA. Nisin (Food Additive, E234) are used as antimicrobial substance in food and pharmaceutical applications.

  The cosmetic and consumer products industry is a global multi-billion dollar industry. Thailand is ranked 4th and is considered a major player in the region given the fact that is also considered a medical hub.

  “Imagine a world where there are no electricity lines but there is sufficient electricity for every household to use, how is this possible?” ask Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Executive Director at NANOTEC during a recent interview with Lawrence Neal, NATION Editor-Special Publication.

The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) recently signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) during NSTDA Annual Conference 2011 on March 25.

            Royal Ceremony The Thailand-Korea Joint Symposium on Nanobiotechnology was successfully held from March 24-25 at Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani.

The official changing of the guards between NCC Management & Development Co.,Ltd., the former management team of  Thailand Science Park Convention Center (TSP-CC) and NSTDA (Thailand Science Park Convention Center Division) took place on March 16.

Dr. Gamolwan Tumcharern (Pla), Head of the NANOTEC Sensor Lab and member of the Chulalongkorn research team was recently invited to give a presentation to the NSTDA Executive Management (XCMB)

  The timing of the official announcement of the National Science and Technology Development Agency Annual Conference 2011 (NAC 2011) could not have been more appropriate given the recent earthquakes and tsunami in Japan.