{"id":2308,"date":"2026-06-02T08:28:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tistr.or.th\/tistrinter\/?p=2308"},"modified":"2026-06-02T08:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:49:45","slug":"tistr-winning-international-awards-at-geneva-inventions-2026-with-thai-innovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tistr.or.th\/tistrinter\/highlight\/2308\/","title":{"rendered":"TISTR Earning Global Recognition at ITEX 2026 with Palm Ash Water Treatment Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) received international recognition at \u201cThe 37th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition\u201d (ITEX 2026)<\/strong> held during 18\u201320 May 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with its innovative work entitled<\/strong> \u201cPalm Ash\u2013based Water Clarifying Agent for Water Treatment and Quality Improvement.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The environmentally friendly innovation aims to sustainably improve water quality through the utilization of palm ash as a water clarifying agent. The project was exhibited and presented under the support of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). The presentation was led by Dr. Rewadee Anuwattana, Director of the Expert Centre of Innovative Meterial (InnoMat), together with Dr. Nicha Prigyai, researcher of InnoMat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At ITEX 2026, TISTR\u2019s innovation received three prestigious awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 ITEX 2026 Silver Medal \u2013 awarded for outstanding international innovation, reflecting excellence in creativity, technological development, and practical application potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 NRCT Special Award \u2013 presented by the National Research Council of Thailand to distinguished inventions, research, and innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 WIIPA Special Award \u2013 granted by the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA) in recognition of outstanding innovation, creativity, and international commercialization potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITEX is one of Asia\u2019s largest and longest-running international exhibitions and competitions for inventions and innovations, organized for over 30 years by the Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS) with support from Malaysia\u2019s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. The event serves as a global platform for inventors and researchers worldwide to showcase innovations and exchange experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITEX 2026 featured nearly 1,000 inventions and innovations from government agencies, private sectors, universities, and research organizations from many countries, including Algeria, the Philippines, Oman, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Macau, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Qatar, Taiwan, and Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) led more than 200 Thai inventions, research projects, and innovations from 48 organizations to participate in the exhibition, reflecting another significant milestone for Thai research and innovation in advancing environmental sustainability and demonstrating Thailand\u2019s potential on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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