Bangkok, His Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn bestows degrees on graduates of the Vidyasirimedhi Institute. and follow the development of PTT Group's business, Wang Chan Valley, Rayong Province

His Royal Highness Prince Kanitthathirachao Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn His Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presented graduation certificates to graduates of the Vidyasirimedhi Institute. Doctoral and Master's degree levels Academic year 2022, a total of 35 people, along with royal awards “Royal Srimedhi Scholarships” were given to 4 students with excellent academic results and royal certificates were given to student representatives of Kamnoetwit School. who graduated from Mathayom 6 in the academic year 2022, with Mr. Traiphop Wongtrairat, Governor of Rayong Province, Mr. Pairin Chuchotthaworn, President of the Council of Vidyasirimedhi Institute, Mr. Tossaporn Sirisamphan, Chairman of the Board of Directors, PTT Public Company Limited () PTT) Mr. Atthaphon Rerkphiboon, Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT, along with executives from the PTT Group, together with executives of the Vidyasirimedhi Institute. and Kamnoetwit School attended to receive His Majesty the King.

Mr. Atthaphon said that the PTT Group is aware of the importance of developing the country's knowledge in science and technology. Therefore, they jointly established Kamnoet Witthaya School (KVIS) at the high school level. and Vidyasirimedhi Institute (VISTEC) graduate level (Master's and Doctoral degrees) established in 2015 in the Wang Chan Valley area. Currently, the Vidyasirimedhi Institute consists of a leading science and technology research center and 4 schools, including the School of Molecular Science. School of Energy Science School of Molecular Biosciences School of Information Science and Technology To produce personnel with high potential in science, technology, and engineering research and to promote and support education and research in creating knowledge, technology, and innovation that can compete on a global level and can be further usefully used in the industrial sector. To join in creating economic growth and promote sustainability for society and the environment of the country

For Kamnoetwit School, in the academic year 2022, 69 students from the 6th generation graduated, divided into students who continued their studies in science, technology, engineering. and mathematics (STEM), 48 people, health sciences and others, 21 people, who received scholarships to study both domestically and abroad. and received a scholarship from the Vidyasirimedhi Institute to study science. Engineering and Technology at the undergraduate level within the country as well.

on the same day His Royal Highness Prince Kanitthathirachao Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Department His Royal Highness proceeded to the School of Science and Information Technology. Vidyasirimedhi Institute Established with the support of Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited to follow progress in research and development. Along with viewing laboratories and exhibitions such as Wangchan Advanced Industrial Labs, Interfaces Lab research group project, artificial intelligence technology project Brain Lab research group project, etc.

Later, His Majesty saw the work. Biotechnology demonstration greenhouse that presents an overview of biotechnology projects for Net Zero, sustainable agriculture and safe food Including an innovation project for the development of a circular economy system, bio-industry and sustainable communities in Nan Province, where prototype projects can be effectively developed into real applications in the area.

Her Royal Highness then went to see the progress of innovation operations of Wang Chan Valley and PTT New Business Group at the Intelligent Operation Center (IOC), PTT Public Company Limited. Operate PTT's new business group, driven by research and development of knowledge in science and technology in 4 areas: 1. Innovation for the environment. PTT Group has set operational guidelines for both the short and long term. For environmental friendliness To achieve the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero Emissions) by 2050 2. Innovation for electric vehicles (EV Ecosystem) pushes Thailand into the world of vehicles. Integrated electric motor

Aiming to be one of the leaders in electric vehicles internationally. 3. Innovation for the modern world (AI and Robotics) focuses on the transition to the digital world. Especially the application of robot technology automatic system and artificial intelligence in the industrial sector Increase competitive potential and expand capabilities to the international level 4. Innovation for quality of life and society (Life Science) creates health security for the people. Through operating 3 business groups: pharmaceutical business group, medical technology business group, and health food business group

Incidentally, the Eastern Economic Corridor Innovation Project or Wang Chan Valley Project is located in Pa Yup Nai Subdistrict, Wang Chan District, Rayong Province, on an area of 3,454 rai, resulting from the cooperation between PTT Public Company Limited and the Science and Technology Development Agency. National Technology Council (NSTDA), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to develop the project area To have an Innovation Ecosystem at the leading level in Southeast Asia. along with linking the economy, community, and environment together.

Source: Thai News Agency