Thailand
Pre-Jury

​A pre-jury of more than 30 local science education and science communication professionals from the participating countries are closely involved in the selection of the films.

In Thailand the pre-jury in 2024 consisted of the following members:
Yuthinai Youngcharoen

Yuthinai Youngcharoen is a Senior Knowledge Management Officer at the Learning Activities Department of Living Library. He has a passion for movies, series, and animations, believing that these media are crucial tools for promoting learning, generating ideas, and inspiring creativity in various fields of interest.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Jury - Thailand: Yuthinai Youngcharoen

Senior Knowledge Management Officer, Learning Activities Department at living Library
TK Park

Nannaphat Topun

Nannaphat Topun is an enthusiastic educator and narrator with a deep love for science museums and planetariums. She works at the Science Center for Education and Bangkok Planetarium on the East Coast, and firmly believes in the potential for learning when opportunities are provided.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Jury - Thailand: Nannaphat Topun

Educator/narrator
Science Center for Education

Wachiraporn Khwakhong

Wachiraporn Khwakhong, a master's graduate from Silpakorn University, is a Film Program Coordinator. They oversees the School Cinema program, Movies for the Elderly, and activities to disseminate film knowledge. Wachiraporn is pleased to help organize a festival that uses films as learning media beyond textbooks, aimed at all age groups and the general public.

Science FIlm Festival - Pre-Jury - Thailand: Wachiraporn Khwakhong

Film Program Coordinator
Thai Film Archive

Dr. Piatip Phuapan

Dr. Piatip Phuapan holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Education from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. She is a Learning Innovation Specialist at the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST). She views the Science Film Festival as an excellent event for educating and entertaining, providing valuable scientific and technological information for teachers and students.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Jury - Thailand: Dr. Piatip Phuapan

Ph.D. in Industrial Education (Educational Technology)

Noramon Intaranont, Ph.D.

Dr. Noramon Intaranont is a senior consultant in the Inno Service and Key Account Division at Thailand Science Park, NSTDA. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrochemistry and is passionate about the environment. As a co-founder of Plaplus and advisor for Bangkaya Page, she focuses on waste management and is dedicated to inspiring young individuals towards environmental sustainability through her involvement with the Science Film Festival.

Science Film Festival - Thailand - Jury - Noramon Intaranont, Ph.D

Senior consultant in the Business and Innovation Cluster Development Division at NSTDA

Sakchai Juangnam

Sakchai Juangnam, a science communicator at the National Science Museum (NSM), has a keen interest in biology and paleontology. He is involved in fossil excavation and conservation, and designs learning processes using various tools. He supports the development of science communication skills for the public, using competitions, training, and activities to create a positive attitude towards science. The Science Film Festival helps diversify access to scientific media, providing entertainment and integrated knowledge.

Science Film Festival - Thailand - Jury - Suphapipatana Yothee

Science Communicator National Science Museum (NSM)

Suttasitt Pottasak (aka MACKY)

Suttasitt Pottasak, also known as MACKY, is the Spokesman of the Committee on Economic Development and a Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand with the Move Forward Party. Before his political career, he was an actor, director, and screenwriter in the Thai entertainment industry for 20 years, with over 40 works. He remains committed to environmental issues while serving as a representative.

Science Film Festival - Thailand - Jury - Noramon Intaranont, Ph.D

Spokesman of the Committee on Economic Development

Patarapol Tularak

Patarapol Tularak is the Secretary General of the Solid Waste Management Association of Thailand and Managing Director of Circular and Sustainable Solutions Co., Ltd. With over 25 years of experience in the environment and energy sectors, he has worked across government, private, and non-profit sectors. He initiated a green public procurement scheme, introduced a hazardous waste management program, and played a key role in drafting Thailand's first EPR law for electronic waste.

Science Film Festival - Thailand - Jury - Patarapol Tularak

Secretary General The Solid Waste Management Association of Thailand