Electricity Generating Public Company Limited or EGCO Group and National Science Museum (NSM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop knowledge and promote education about energy, science, technology, innovation, and the environment among children and the general public. The first initiative under this cooperation framework is the organization of the “Scientific Innovation Discovery Journey: Empowering Kids with Climate Tech to Lower Impact from Global Boiling” exhibition at the National Science and Technology Fair 2024, held by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and operated by NSM.

Photo shows (from left to right): Ms. Piyanon Wattanachanya, EGCO Group’s Executive Vice President-Corporate Strategy, as the witness, Dr. Jiraporn Sirikum, EGCO Group’s President,  Asst. Prof. Dr. Rawin Rawivongse, NSM’s President, and Dr. Kannikar Chen, NSM’s Vice President, as the witness. 

Dr. Jiraporn Sirikum, EGCO Group’s President, said, “Being Thailand’s first independent power producer, EGCO Group has been strongly committed to operating sustainable electricity and energy businesses. With this commitment, we value the well-being of community, our society, and the environment as we believe that “a good beginning will yield a great end result.” We have continuously supported learning among children who will become the future of our country and, at the same time, enabled the general public to have easy access and participation in knowledge. What we have done is in line with NSM’s mission. Therefore, it is important for EGCO Group to continue to promote science-based knowledge about electricity and energy, as well as technology, innovations, and environmental change and development. We hope this will help enhance intellectual development and nurture the growth of green citizens who adopt sustainable lifestyles and responsible consumption. This will not only strengthen Thailand’s future development but also drive the sustainable development target at the global level.”

Asst. Prof. Dr. Rawin Rawivongse, NSM’s President, said, “NSM’s mission is to raise public awareness on the importance of science in national development. To carry out this mission, NSM has encouraged young people and general public to embrace and adopt positive perceptions towards science, technology, and innovation. We have organized scientific exhibitions and activities at museums to promote lifelong learning. The cooperation with EGCO Group also aimed to disseminate knowledge about energy and the environment, which play a significant role in enhancing people’s quality of life and the country’s economic development. We have prepared energy and environment education for children and the general public project in support of the policy announced by Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation that encouraged the private sector to participate more in promoting science, technology, and innovation education.”

Photo shows: Exhibition under “Scientific Innovation Discovery Journey: Empowering Kids with Climate Tech to Lower Impact from Global Boiling” theme at the National Science and Technology Fair 2024.

Throughout the past over 32 years, EGCO Group has promoted education on energy and the environment as well as science, technology, and innovation among the youth and general public. The company has introduced learning projects in cooperation with schools, teachers, and young children in all areas it operates business. The company also established Khanom Learning Center in Khanom District, Nakhon Sri Thammarat province, introduced an online course, produced tools for energy and environment learning, and held competitions on energy and environment ideas and inventions.

For the first mission under this MOU, EGCO Group organized the “Scientific Innovation Discovery Journey: Empowering Kids with Climate Tech to Lower Impact from Global Boiling” exhibition with an aim at inspiring young children to embrace energy and environment innovation and create their own innovations to support the development of a low-carbon society. The exhibition has taken place at the National Science and Technology Fair 2024 from 16-25 August 2024 at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani. The fair was held by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and managed by NSM.