Thai students win medals at World Invention Creativity Olympics

Thai students receive their awards at the WICO awards ceremony in South Korea. (Photo: supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)
At the WICO awards ceremony in South Korea, Thai kids receive their prizes. ( Photo: supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

At the” 13th World Invention Creativity Olympics 2024″ ( WICO 2024 ), a group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal, and a special award.

The Korea University Invention Association ( KUIA ) and the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations ( WIIPA ) organized the international competition, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Seoul University of Education Convention Hall.

Candidates from 27 different nations around the world showcased a full of 206 innovations.

The Thai students showcased three inventions: Senior-Safety-Strider, an AI-powered running help with drop detection for seniors, Smart Finger Fruit, an AI-powered glove to help determine the ripeness of fruit, and Blip, a natural lip balm designed to minimize black pigmentation on the lips.

Their discoveries gave them three medals and a prized prize from the Research Institution of Creativity Education ( RICE).

Pimphaporn Chonviriyabun, Kanjanick Chonviriyabun, and Nadham Wongkularb from Ruamrudee International School ( RIS), as well as Piraya Makararpong from Youth Exchange School ( YES ), were the four students.

Thai students and visitors at the 13th World Invention Creativity Olympic in South Korea.

At the 13th World Invention Creativity Games in South Korea, Thai individuals and customers.