The Team Thailand delegates were all cheers when it was announced that Thailand won the prestigious Special Award at the nanotech 2013 International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference, the world’s largest nanotechnology event. Thailand Pavilion under the theme of “Nanotechnology in Thailand: Benefiting Society’s Needs” was one of the highlight of this event. For this prestigious award, NANOTEC was cited for its leading role in developing unique and innovative technology and products that have societal and economic impacts, such as nano bednet, eco-friendly nano bacteria cellulose synthetic film, new catalysts and smart soil, etc. Prof. Sirirurg Sonsivilai, Executive Director of NANOTEC was on hand to receive the award.

Representatives from Thailand exhibiting at this year event included Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA), Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), Netto Manufacturing, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS), and National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC). 

The 12th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference, “nanotech 2013” attracted over 500 exhibitors from 30 countries, a total of 800 exhibition booths, and over 50,000 registered participants. The annual 3 days event is marked as the global platform for nanotechnology and Thailand is certainly making a mark at this global nanotechnology event.