Somchai Maophai

Amid the global transition toward clean energy, while electric vehicles (EVs) play a significant role, the transportation sector—particularly heavy-duty trucks and industrial machinery—remains heavily dependent on diesel engines. High-quality biodiesel, or H-FAME, has therefore emerged as a viable “Transitional Fuel” bridge to future energy technologies. Its key characteristics include being a “Drop-in Fuel” compatible with […]

On April 7, 2026, at ENTEC Laboratory, 6th floor, INC2-B Building, Thailand Science Park The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), led by Dr. Jiravan Mongkoltanatas, Team Leader for the Energy Storage Technology Research Team, Innovation Research Group, warmly welcomed executives and staff from the Electricity Generating Authority

April 2–3, 2026, Kanchanaburi, Thailand The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), in collaboration with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), hosted the 4th-year closing seminar of the “Capability Building for Energy Transition 2026” program. The initiative is designed to strengthen the capacity of energy regulatory personnel to

Executives and researchers from the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand, participated in the Thai–Japan Green Hydrogen I2CNER Symposium, held on 26–27 March 2026 at the International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER), Kyushu University, Japan. The symposium was organized under the NEXUS Japan–Thailand Green Technology Research Area,

On March 27, 2026, the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), NSTDA, welcomed representatives from the private sector, including K.T.S Larger Goods Co., Ltd., a producer and distributor of biomass fuel (wood pellets), and Solid ASEAN Ltd., a developer of cooling technologies for solar panels, for a visit to ENTEC’s research facilities and laboratories During the

The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), represented Thailand at the regional training program titled “Green Energy Cooperation and Development in the Lancang–Mekong Region.” The ENTEC delegation was led by Dr. Amornrat Limmanee, Leader of the Solar Photovoltaic Research Team, together with Mr. Phumanan Niyomna, Research Assistant

On March 16, 2026, at Oyika Experience Centre, Bangkok. The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), led by Mr. Peerawat Saisirirat, Leader of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Research Team and research staffs, together with a UN Habitat delegation, were honored to be invited by Oyika (Thailand) Limited

8–14 March 2026, Japan The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), led a delegation from the Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (OERC) on a study visit to Japan under the “Capability Building for Energy Transition (2026)” program. The visit aimed to strengthen knowledge and

On March 12, 2026, at the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), NSTDA, hosted a laboratory and research facilities visit for the delegation of the JST NEXUS Y-tec (Young Talents Exchange and Capacity Development Program): Transregional Biofuels Collaboration for Sustainable Transportation. The visit brought together