Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), presided over the closing ceremony and presented appreciation plaques to event partners for the "Festival for Promoting the Utilization of Knowledge, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) to Drive Thailand's Sustainable Economy Through Interdisciplinary Power" or "MHESI Fair 2025: SCI POWER FOR FUTURE THAILAND" and the "National Science and Technology Festival 2025" (NST Fair 2025). The events provided free public access to cutting-edge experiences in science, research, technology, and innovation from August 9-17, 2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The ceremony was attended by Ms. Ploy Thanikul, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Prof. Dr. Supchai Patumanakul, Permanent Secretary of MHESI and MHESI executive officials.
Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), stated that organizing "MHESI Fair 2025" and "NST Fair 2025" represents a significant challenge for the ministry in continuing to host science, technology, and innovation festivals. The events aimed to create learning spaces for all demographics while stimulating new concepts for applying knowledge, research, and innovation to industry and communities. This contributes to developing capable human resources to meet the changing demands of the modern world and supports sustainable economic and social development.
The MHESI Minister further remarked, "On behalf of the Ministry of MHESI, I extend gratitude to all sectors that collaborated in creating learning spaces during the 'MHESI Fair 2025' and 'National Science and Technology Festival 2025' throughout the 9 days event period. The events fully reflected the country's potential in higher education, science, research, and innovation, while reinforcing the importance of human resource development and cross-disciplinary knowledge integration for the future."
The MHESI Minister concluded by stating that the success of this event resulted from cooperation between all sectors, both public and private, which provided crucial support enabling the ministry to present knowledge, innovative works, and new approaches that will enhance the country's competitive capabilities. The Ministry of MHESI will continue advancing and supporting technology and innovation development to establish a solid foundation and guide Thailand toward a progressive and sustainable future, hoping to meet everyone again in upcoming activities and projects.
One of the key highlights on the final day was the Alpha Skill x The Standard panel discussion, designed to present concepts and inspiration for preparing for the future world through the integration of educational knowledge, life skills development, and creating inspiration in accessible and contemporary formats. The discussion featured two main topics:
Another significant activity was the medal presentation ceremony for the International Nuclear Science Olympiad, organized to honor and celebrate the abilities of students with high potential in nuclear science from countries worldwide. Ms. Ploy Thanikul, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), presided over the medal presentation ceremony, expressing congratulations and admiration for the participants' efforts while emphasizing the importance of developing human resources in science, technology, and innovation to create academic excellence and support sustainable national development.
The event also featured the "RoV Battle of Tomorrow ESPORTS Competition" for prestigious awards and scholarships totaling over 30,000 baht. This competition provided opportunities for both professional and youth esports athletes to demonstrate their digital gaming competitive potential in a professional and exciting tournament atmosphere. The competition not only created entertainment but also promoted teamwork skills, strategic thinking, and immediate problem-solving abilities, which are essential components in developing the country's digital and innovation human resources.
The event also featured the "RoV Battle of Tomorrow ESPORTS Competition" for prestigious awards and scholarships totaling over 30,000 baht. This competition provided opportunities for both professional and youth esports athletes to demonstrate their digital gaming competitive potential in a professional and exciting tournament atmosphere. The competition not only created entertainment but also promoted teamwork skills, strategic thinking, and immediate problem-solving abilities, which are essential components in developing the country's digital and innovation human resources.
For the winning teams: 1st place winner is team Five Flowz, while Team Tower Defense secured First Runner-up, Team JPN AuraX Phoenix achieved Second Runner-up, and Team Strom earned Third Runner-up position. These outstanding achievements demonstrate the exceptional potential, capabilities, and unwavering commitment of all participating teams in their continuous pursuit of excellence in esports skill development.
The event concluded with a mini concert by renowned artists "THE TOYS", who brought color and joyful atmosphere to event participants through popular songs delivered with energy and unique characteristics. This provided continuous enjoyment, entertainment, and lasting impressions for both fans and the general public until the event's final moments.
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