Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP) hosted the RMUTCON 2025 exhibition under the theme “Innovation for Society: 9 Rajamangala Universities Driving Sustainable Development.” This event is part of the 14th National Academic Conference of Rajamangala University of Technology, the 13th International Academic Conference, and the 6th Rajamangala Innovation and Invention Contest.
This year, RMUTP served as the host from July 22–24, 2025, at Asawin Grand Convention Hotel, Laksi, Bangkok. The opening ceremony featured a welcome address by Dr.Natworapol Rachsiriwatcharabul, President of RMUTP, and was officially opened by Lieutenant General Chainarong Kitrungrojcharoen, Vice President of the University Council, representing the Chairman of the Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon Council.
Lieutenant General Chainarong Kitrungrojcharoen delivered the opening remarks, stating that the national and international academic conferences, along with the invention and innovation competition, were organized through collaboration between the Association of Innovation and Creative Technology and all nine Rajamangala Universities of Technology. The event serves as a platform to showcase research, inventions, and innovations from faculty members, scholars, and students, while also fostering research and academic service networks and promoting knowledge and technological exchange. These efforts aim to contribute to the advancement of society and the nation.
This year’s event featured special lectures, including “Human Resource Development in Technology through Teaching, Research, and Learning to Meet Societal Needs” by Prof. Dr. Yuttana Khamsuwan from the Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, and “The Language of Change: How Communication Powers Sustainable Social Innovation” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jinlong Zhang, Director of the Media Practice Teaching Center at Yangtze Normal University, China.
Dr.Natworapol Rachsiriwatcharabul, revealed that RMUTCON 2025 attracted great interest from researchers, academics, faculty members, and students both from Thailand and abroad. The conference covered a wide range of disciplines, including Engineering, Science, Information Technology, Agricultural Technology, Food Innovation, Architecture, Business Administration, and Quality of Life and Creative Economy Development.
This year, a total of 345 works was accepted for presentation, including 164 national-level presentations (both oral and poster), 60 international-level presentations, 81 entries in the Rajamangala Invention and Innovation Contest, and 30 RMUT Startup projects.
In addition, an exhibition featured 10 selected works, such as
– “Premium Thai Coffee” by the Innovation and Creative Technology Association
– “Innovation of Sugarcane Leaf Fibers into Local Textile Products” by Asst. Prof. Dr.Saran Chankaew and Assoc. Prof. Dr.Kittisak Ariyakrue, faculty members at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon
– “Sri Mo Hosot: The Creative Power of Aesthetic Arts and Wisdom to Drive Soft Power and Generate Sustainable Economic and Social Value” by Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
– “Research and Development of a Prototype Light Rail System Using Domestically Produced Components: Toward Industrial Manufacturing” by Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
– “Next Shrimp: Sustainable & One Health – The New Era of Shrimp Innovation Ready for the Global Market” by Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok (Eastern)
-“Development of Mechanisms to Enhance the Grassroots Economy through Appropriate Technology for Meat Goat Farmers in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province” by Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
– “Art, Craft, and Culture RMUTL” by Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
– “Cultural Wisdom Heritage of Manorah Beads for Enhancing the Grassroots Economy” by Rajamangala University of Technology
– “The Charm of Thai Rice: Integrating Innovation into the Creative Industry” by Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi – “Application of Appropriate Technology to Enhance the Capacity of Community-Based Tourism Entrepreneurs in Model Secondary Tourist Provinces” by Rajamangala University of Technology Bangkok
