On 19 May 2026, Her Excellency Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia, was invited to visit the exhibition booths showcasing research, inventions, and innovations by Thai researchers and inventors at the 37th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2026), at the invitation of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). The ITEX2026 was held on 18 - 19 May 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, and organised by the Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS) and C.I.S. Network in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia (MITI). On this occasion, the Ambassador was warmly received by Dr. Wiparat De-Ong, Executive Director of NRCT and the Thai delegation.

 

Ambassador Lada visited the Thailand’s research and innovation exhibits, with 215 entries from 47 Thai institutions, supported by the NRCT for participation in the competition and exhibition, and consisting of over 700 Thai participants from primary and secondary schools, vocational and higher education institutions, as well as government agencies, state enterprises, and private-sector organisations.

 

On this occasion, the Ambassador commended the outstanding potential and achievements of Thai students, researchers, and inventors, while encouraging them to leverage the opportunities from the competition and exhibition as a platform to exchange scientific and technological knowledge with the global peers, broadening new perspectives, fostering inspiration, and further developing their research projects toward commercialisation. Thailand’s remarkable performance at ITEX 2026 brought great pride to the nation, with Thai participants receiving a total of 127 Gold Medals, 83 Silver Medals, and 7 Bronze Medals.