Highlights: Fragment of Asteroid “Ryugu” from Japan’s Hayabusa 2 Mission, First Exhibition Outside Japan in Thailand Don’t Miss the “Campo del Cielo Meteorite” Authentic Iron Meteorite from Space Weighing Over 97 Kilograms State-of-the-Art Icebreaker “Xue Long II” from China, Virtual Reality “Dimensional Learning Vehicle” Journey Through the Universe. Plus Challenge Yourself with Virtual TCAS Examination Arena, August 10-17, 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) invites everyone to join the year’s grandest celebration “MHESI Fair 2025” with free admission! Experience engaging activities and exhibitions across seven highlight zones, beginning with ZONE A: INSPIRED ARENA, a space designed to ignite creativity in children and youth. Discover the “Xue Long II” Icebreaker Exhibition featuring China’s next-generation polar research vessel used by Thai researchers for polar exploration, and ZONE B: LEARNING ARCADE offering fun learning through interactive games, complete with daily Virtual TCAS Examination experiences. The virtual examination features three core subjects: Mathematics, English, and Thai Language, conducted three times daily at 11.00 am -12.30 pm, 2.00 – 3.30 pm, and 5.00 – 6.30. Participants receive immediate results upon completion, along with expert test-taking tips. Five additional highlight zones await exploration, showcasing innovations for business and future living, the fusion of science with arts, plus a CRAFT MARKET featuring over 350 creative vendors from across the country. The event delivers comprehensive knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration daily from today to August 17, 2025, 9.00 am – 8.00 pm at Halls 1-4, G Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Begin your learning adventure at ZONE A: INSPIRED ARENA, a zone that transforms imagination into inspiration. This space provides opportunities for children and youth to think, create, and build through meaningful play, participate in creative workshops, and learn the interconnections of various integrated disciplines. Here, learning knows no boundaries as it prepares children to confidently step into the future. The zone’s key highlight is the “Xue Long 2 and See the Unseen in Polar Region” Exhibition featuring China’s next-generation icebreaker, one of the world’s most advanced scientific exploration vessels designed for missions to both the North and South Poles. The vessel cuts through ice sheets several meters thick to collect data from deep-sea depths of thousands of meters and supports research station operations. Visitors will learn about Thai researchers’ work in extreme environments with temperatures as low as -89°C and polar nights lasting up to six months. The exhibition showcases “actual equipment used by Thai research teams in polar regions” and introduces “wildlife adapted to polar environments.”
Discover another cutting-edge highlight in this zone with “Tech-Topia: The Dream World of Science, Opening the World of Imagination”, which takes everyone into the future through stories of AI, EVs (electric vehicles of the future), and Semiconductors (the heart of modern technology). Presented in an engaging, easy-to-understand format filled with inspiration, it ignites dreams for new generation scientists ready to step into a limitless world, including the Dimensional Learning Vehicle offering virtual reality experiences akin to soaring above an imaginary world, and Hi-Tech Games that seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with entertainment and learning.
Continue to ZONE B: LEARNING ARCADE, a zone of game-based learning featuring diverse interactive games and activities designed for all ages. The zone provides opportunities for participants to enjoy learning through skill-development games, situation simulations, and challenging stages requiring both wit and creativity. One unmissable highlight is the TCAS Zone for upper-secondary students preparing for university entrance. Experience the Virtual TCAS Examination Arena with authentic A-Level questions under real-time conditions through Computer-Based Testing (CBT). Students can practice with realistic examinations, receive immediate results, and gain targeted advice and techniques from experts to confidently prepare for university entrance exams.
Throughout the day, the National Cultural Symposium will be held under the theme “The Power of Culture: Driving to Economic Sustainability” to promote and drive cultural capital to create value and extend toward sustainable economic development. The symposium comprises: 1) A special lecture on “Policy Directions for Driving Cultural Capital to Build Economy and Society through Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation” by distinguished experts and MHESI executives, revealing important approaches and policies for developing culture toward the new economy era. 2) Performances showcasing diverse local arts, culture, and Thai wisdom, including Nora, Muay Thai Muang Lung, Muay Korat, Ram Tang Wai, Lue Lai Kham, Puy Ceramics, Malay A Cappella Verse Singing, Anasheed Songs, and Pancak Silat, which convey stories and the beauty of Thai cultural capital with intensity and creativity. 3) A special lecture on “Strategic Approaches for Driving Cultural Capital Research in the Next Phase”, presenting research approaches and cultural development to create innovation and drive future economic growth. Concurrently, numerous activities from the Main Stage and Mini Stage offer diversity through arts performances and cultural knowledge exchange, concluding with a mini-concert by renowned artist “LANDOKMAI” bringing joy and creating a warm atmosphere for all participants.
Importantly, on August 11, 2025, prepare for an unmissable special highlight! The exhibition of asteroid “Ryugu” fragments from Japan’s Hayabusa 2 exploration mission, displayed outside Japan for the first time, allowing Thai people to see it up close with their own eyes. Also encounter the “Campo del Cielo” Meteorite, an authentic iron meteorite from space weighing over 97 kilograms on full display. Throughout the day, various activities packed with substance and entertainment include academic panel discussions, creative workshops, and the Alpha Skills x The Standard Stage offering knowledge and ideas for understanding parenting in the digital age.
MHESI Fair 2025 and NST Fair 2025, the ultimate convergence of innovation, knowledge, inspiration, and entertainment, all in one place with free admission at no cost. August 10-17, 2025, 9:00-20:00 (except August 17, 2025, open 9:00-18:00) at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. MHESI Fair 2025 takes place in Halls 1-4, G Floor, and NST Fair 2025 in Halls 5-6, LG Floor. For additional details, visit www.mhesifair.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/MHESIThailand.
