Venues
Conference activities
will take
place at the National Science Museum THAILAND in Pathumthani province and the National Science and Technology
Fair
venues in Nonthaburi province.
The National Science Museum THAILAND (NSM) is a
state
enterprise under the
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. NSM is located in the Technopolis, Khlong 5,
Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, in the central region of Thailand. It was founded in 1995 and opened its first
museum,
the Science Museum, to the public in 2000.
NSM comprises a network of science-related museums
that
form an integrated
ecosystem of specialized learning environments, including the Science Museum, Natural History Museum,
Information
Technology Museum, Rama IX Museum, and FUTURIUM. All museums are located within the Technopolis complex,
adjacent
to Khlong 5 in Pathum Thani.
The core mission of NSM is to promote and enhance
public understanding of
science, technology, and the environment. It seeks to inspire lifelong learning by providing high-quality
learning, research, and educational solutions. NSM aims to be a place where everyone can discover the
wonders of
science through diverse exhibitions, interactive activities, educational programmes, and digital platforms.
In addition to exhibitions and educational
programmes,
NSM organises
professional training programmes, workshops, seminars, and science competitions across a range of fields,
including science communication, museum management, taxidermy, and biodiversity, at both national and
international levels. In terms of research, beyond collection-based research related to each museum, NSM's
two
primary research areas are science communication and biodiversity.
Overall, NSM serves more than 4 million visitors
annually, ranging from
young children and youth to school and university students, teachers, educators, families, tourists and the
general public.
National Science and Technology Fair
The National Science and Technology Fair 2026 (NST Fair 2026) is Thailand's largest annual science event,
hosted
by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and organized by the National Science
Museum
THAILAND.
The fair commemorates National Science Day (18 August) in honour of King Rama IV, the “Father of Thai
Science.” It
transforms thousands of square meters into an interactive learning environment, featuring exhibitions,
competitions, and hands-on activities from local and international organisationsgovernment agencies,
universities,
and leading tech companies.
Under the theme “Intelligence Science for a Sustainable Future,” NST Fair 2026 highlights how advanced
technologies such as AI, biotechnology, and smart resource management can address global challenges.
Visitors will
explore innovations in energy, agriculture, and urban living that balance progress with environmental
responsibility. By showcasing data-driven solutions and green technology, the fair inspires international
audiences to harness intelligent thinking for building a resilient and sustainable world.
