On 13 August 2025, Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, President of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), delivered a keynote address on “10 Technologies to Watch 2025” at the Thailand Tech Show 2025, held as part of the MHESI Fair 2025 under the theme “Creators of Tomorrow.”
For over 15 years, NSTDA has annually identified breakthrough technologies with the potential to deliver significant economic, social, and environmental impact. This initiative aims to raise public awareness, encourage informed dialogue, and inspire Thai society to understand and adopt innovations that will shape the nation’s future.
The 2025 selection is categorized into three key areas—energy and environment, robotics/AI/cybersecurity, and health and medical innovations—comprising the following ten technologies:
- Turquoise Hydrogen – Hydrogen production from natural gas using existing infrastructure, eliminating CO₂ emissions while generating valuable carbon powder as a by-product.
- Green Steel – Low-carbon steel manufacturing through hydrogen-based processes, significantly reducing emissions in one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries.
- Eco-Friendly Rice Varieties – Genetically improved rice strains that reduce methane emissions by up to 70% without compromising yield.
- Humanoid Robots – Human-like robots capable of complex movement, object manipulation, and AI-assisted learning, with applications in industry, hazardous environments, and service sectors.
- Agentic AI – Self-directed AI systems that can plan, act, and make autonomous decisions, with applications in finance, education, and assistive technologies.
- Post-Quantum Cryptography – Next-generation encryption designed to withstand the computational power of future quantum computers.
- Smart Implants – Implantable devices equipped with sensors and AI to monitor real-time health data, enabling personalized medical care.
- Epigenetic Health Assessment – Use of biomarkers to identify biological aging and disease risks, enabling targeted lifestyle and medical interventions.
- Longevity Cosmeceuticals – Advanced skin and wellness products targeting cellular mechanisms of aging to extend skin vitality beyond cosmetic benefits.
- Bispecific Antibodies – Novel cancer therapeutics engineered to bind two targets simultaneously, enhancing immune system precision in combating cancer and potentially HIV.
Professor Dr. Sukit emphasized that NSTDA hopes these ten technologies will serve as a strategic reference for entrepreneurs in making well-informed investment decisions in high-potential “emerging technologies.” He highlighted the importance of collaboration with Thai research institutions, particularly NSTDA, which offers robust expertise, skilled personnel, and world-class infrastructure to support innovation. It is conceivable that one of these technologies could emerge as a true game changer for Thailand’s future.