National Science Centre for Education, Thailand

Mission

1. To provide education to students and the general public alike, on subjects ranging from science, technology, the environment, natural history, astronomy and space exploration.
2. To provide flexible means of delivery, through the use of various media, such as interactive exhibitions, activities and multimedia presentations. The Science Center for Education thus takes into account the differences in the needs, interests and aspirations of the learners.
3. In recognition that lifelong education requires both public and private sector input, the Science Centre for Education encourages mutual cooperation and support between all sectors in Thailand and abroad.

Date Opened

9 August 1979

Activity Summary :

The main activities are several thematic galleries of science and technology, hands-on interactive exhibits, the Open Laboratory of Life Science, the Science Park and various types of educational activities such as:

• shows - planetarium shows, science shows and science drama for kids
• science training & seminars
• science lectures & demonstrations
• science camps
• science contests
• sky observing
• temporary exhibitions
• a mobile astronomy exhibition, and
• special events such as Children’s Day and National Science Week (18-24 August)

Status

An agency of the Office of The Non-Formal Education Commission, Ministry of Education, Thailand.

Contact Details

National Science Centre for Education, Thailand

Address: 928 Sukhumvit Road
Klong-Toey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
T +66 2 392 5960
F +66 2 391 0522
E nsce@sci-educ.nfe.go.th
W www.sci-educ.nfe.go.th

Director: Mr Yukol Piriyakul
Title: Director
T +66 2 392 5960
F +66 2 391 0522

Contact Officer: Mrs Jarinya Tanomtin
Title: Head, Basic Science
T +66 2 392 5960
F +66 2 391 0522
E jarinya2@hotmail.com

Membership Category:

Full