Bangkok: Thailand’s researchers show off their innovations this weekend in a special expo

[webfact]

A wealth of new discoveries

By The Nation

 

Pumpkin species with phytonutrients

 

Thailand’s researchers show off their innovations this weekend in a special expo

 

FAMILIES can take advantage of the upcoming long weekend to discover some of the fascinating research being undertaken in the country that’s being showcased from today through Monday as part of the Thailand Research Expo 2018 at Centara Grand Hotel and Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World.

 

The outstanding research being shown at the expo is divided into nine categories, namely security, agriculture, food, and technology, industry, society, medical and public health, energy, resources and the environment, the digital economy and information, and logistics. 

 

Crocodile blood skincare 

 

In the medical and public health zone, the Biotech Economic Development Agency team led by Dr Nisachol Chaengpromma shows how crocodile blood cream is beneficial to the skin. Containing higher collagen compared to other animals, the blood of this aquatic reptile is bursting with antioxidants, and can kill bacteria and reduce inflammation while revitalising skin cells. 

 

The plasma or white blood cells of the crocodile extract have been selected as a substrate in the preparation of a hypo-allergenic cosmetic cream. 

 

The team has worked with the private sector to develop this cosmetic for sale on the market and has also developed to produce a gel for wound healing to reduce skin infections.

 

Isaan woven fabric

 

In the society sector, a value-added project for Isaan woven fabric, initiated by researchers from Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, has seen the development of prae wa silk products mixed and matched with linen in Kalasin province, loincloths in Ubol Ratchathani, and teen jok sarong in Buri Ram. 

 

Pumpkin species with phytonutrients

 

Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna’s Agricultural Technology Research Institute, Lampang, meanwhile, has developed three pumpkin species with phytonutrients as a value-added project for food for health innovations. The PK11, PK14 and PK17 species each weigh between three and five kilograms and boast a fine texture that doesn’t change when heated. Both the pumpkin and its seeds have high phytonutrients including anti-oxidant agents, prebiotics, vitamin A, beta carotene, fibre, folic, and Omega 3 and 6.

 

Waffle composite wall

 

The “Waffle composite wall system” research of Dr. Thanongsak Imjai of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok: Uthenthawai Campus, is a sandwich wall popularly used in cold weather countries. It uses a special kind of foam, which is stronger than ordinary foam and also heat resistant, moulded in a waffle sheet that strengthens walls. Tests carried out in a two-storey 60sqm house, found that the temperature inside the house was about 10 degrees Celsius cooler than the outside. The construction cost is about Bt5,000, making it considerably cheaper than building a home with the Infill wall system or bricklaying.

 

The expo also features presentations and information about more than 100 innovations developed through university level contests, creative research and innovation exhibitions, as well as activities, seminar and conferences.

 

The highlights are a trio of exhibitions dedicated to the memory of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s sufficiency philosophy and to the projects initiated by His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/lifestyle/30351821

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-08-10

[davehowden]

I think the Pumpkin was discovered a while back now !

[Aussie999]

Nothing mentioned is actually new, I don't understand all the fuss.

 

[bluesofa]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Containing higher collagen compared to other animals, the blood of this aquatic reptile is bursting with antioxidants, and can kill bacteria and reduce inflammation while revitalising skin cells. 

In extreme cases the inflammation reduction could be quite exaggerated, making the skin brittle  and almost quite snappy.

 

[Esso49]

2 hours ago, davehowden said:

I think the Pumpkin was discovered a while back now !

The Thais also claimed a cure for HIV and most forms of cancer over the last 10 years too.  It is just a routine ritual they go through to try and impress their home supporters. Apparently their latest and most appealing innovation is this one

 

 

Edited August 10, 2018 by Esso49

[marko kok prong]

Wow,this looks incredibly exciting.

[Lupatria]

I saw one Thai inventor leaving the building bursting in tears after he was told there is one thing called the "light bulb" already.

[kannot]

4 hours ago, bluesofa said:

In extreme cases the inflammation reduction could be quite exaggerated, making the skin brittle  and almost quite snappy.

 

tested  personally  by  the  guy at  the  crocodile show recently!!

Apply  daily  and  all your  problems  will  be  over.............forever

[Changoverandout]

“Pumpkin species with phytonutrients”

 

Shouldn’t Kuhn Phytonutrients be capitalised?

[Rimmer]

An off topic post and reply have been removed

[PhilAtUbon]

I do accept that people have been growing pumpkins for a few aeons, crocodiles have been turned into soup, handbags and skin cream for quite a while, and brick walls have been around for maybe a year or two.

 

It may all be rather “low-level” and probably variations of existing themes, and certainly not world shattering.

 

BUT…

 

If it can get Thai people - particularly youngsters - interested in research and development of some kind, then surely that must be a good thing.

 

The Thai people get slammed for being backward, primitive, third world etc., but when they try to take a tentative step forward, they seem to get slammed again.

 

My tuppence worth.

 

 

Edited August 10, 2018 by PhilAtUbon