{"id":5417,"date":"2026-06-03T03:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T03:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craresearch.cra.ac.th\/?p=5417"},"modified":"2026-06-04T08:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T08:12:14","slug":"%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%a7%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%b8%e0%b8%ac%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a0%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%93%e0%b9%8c-%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%94","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craresearch.cra.ac.th\/en\/%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%a7%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%b8%e0%b8%ac%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a0%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%93%e0%b9%8c-%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%94\/","title":{"rendered":"Chulabhorn Royal Academy Hosts \u201cCRA THINK SHARE: INNOVATIONS & INVENTIONS FORUM 2026\u201d to Inspire Young Innovators and Advance the Nation Through Health Science and Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

29 May 2026, Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) continues to advance its innovation ecosystem for sustainability through the organization of \u201cCRA THINK SHARE: INNOVATIONS & INVENTIONS FORUM 2026\u201d<\/strong>, held under the theme \u201cInspiring Young Innovators: From Ideas to Sustainable Innovation.\u201d<\/strong> The event featured a national innovation and invention competition for upper secondary school students, alongside an exhibition showcasing the Academy\u2019s outstanding research and innovation achievements. The forum took place at the Auditorium of the Princess Srisavangavadhana Faculty of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s event marked a significant collaboration between the Chulabhorn Royal Academy and four leading national research and innovation agencies: the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), the National Innovation Agency (NIA), and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa). Together, the partners created a platform for learning and inspiration in science, technology, and innovation for upper secondary school students and young people nationwide. This year, the competition attracted a record-breaking 1,166 innovation and invention submissions from across Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat<\/strong>, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, who delivered a keynote address entitled \u201cBuilding the Foundations of a High-Income Nation Through Science and Technology.\u201d<\/strong> He was welcomed by Professor Emeritus Rajata Rajatanavin<\/strong>, M.D. , Acting Deputy Secretary-General of  Chulabhorn Royal Academy, together with CRA executives and representatives from partner organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his keynote address, Professor Dr. Yoschanan emphasized that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cScience, technology, and innovation are no longer confined to research laboratories. They have become key drivers of Thailand\u2019s economic transformation toward a sustainable high-income economy. Providing opportunities for young people to showcase their potential serves as an important starting point for nurturing the next generation of innovators, who will become a vital force in driving the country\u2019s future high-value economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Emeritus Rajata Rajatanavin highlighted the Academy\u2019s commitment to becoming a globally recognized institution of advanced education, research, and academic excellence. Through the integration of knowledge and technology, the Academy seeks to strengthen research and health innovation capabilities. He noted that innovation extends beyond the creation of new knowledge; it must also generate practical solutions that improve quality of life and contribute to sustainable development for all Thai people, in accordance with the founding vision of the Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further emphasized that Chulabhorn Royal Academy\u2019s ultimate goal is to promote interdisciplinary research collaboration and strengthen strategic partnerships to produce impactful research and innovations that enhance the sustainable well-being of Thai citizens, reduce inequalities in access to healthcare, advance preventive healthcare for an aging society, and build a resilient and self-reliant national healthcare system for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major highlight of CRA THINK SHARE 2026<\/strong> was the National Upper Secondary School Innovation Competition<\/strong>, which received an unprecedented level of participation. More than 1,166 student projects were submitted from across the country, with 18 finalist teams selected to present their innovations before a panel of distinguished judges and compete for honorary trophies, medals, and scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the competition, the event featured an exhibition of award-winning research and innovations developed by the Chulabhorn Royal Academy, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n