Chula Garners 68 National Research Awards at Thailand Inventors’ Day 2026 

Chulalongkorn University extends its congratulations on the achievements of its faculty members and researchers who received the prestigious National Research Awards at Thailand Inventors’ Day 2026, held on January 8, 2026, at Event Hall 102, BITEC Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangna. This year, Chulalongkorn University faculty and researchers received as many as 68 awards across various categories, bringing about immense honor and pride to the university. 

Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya graciously appointed her representative to preside over the opening ceremony of Thailand Inventors’ Day 2026 and to present certificates to the recipients of the National Research Awards. On this occasion, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, together with Professor Dr. Pornanong Aramwit, Vice President, presented congratulatory flower bouquets to all award recipients. The 68 awards comprised: 

• 3 National Outstanding Researcher Awards 
• 12 Research Work Awards 
• 12 Thesis Awards 
• 10 Invention Awards 
• 31 NRCT Quality Achievement Awards 

Thailand Inventors’ Day 2026 was held for the 27th occasion, from January 5 to 9, 2026, at the BITEC Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangna, under the theme “Unlocking Thailand with the Power of Inventions and Innovation.” The event was organized to honor and commemorate the inventive achievements of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, revered as “The Father of Thai Invention.” The event featured exhibitions of ready-to-use inventions and innovations, presentations on national advancements in invention and innovation, and a Highlight Zone with special activities for visitors to enjoy. 

(Information provided by the Research Management Office, Chulalongkorn University) 
Read more about the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) Award recipients for 2026 at: 

https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/276007/
https://www.research.chula.ac.th/nrct-award-fiscal-year-2026/
Download photos from the event at: https://bit.ly/3L5cfvX 

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