In Thailand, the 16th edition of the Science Film Festival is organized by the Goethe-Institut, the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science & Technology (IPST) and the National Science Museum Thailand and takes place from October 1 to December 20. A selection of 30 films will be screened at NSTDA Thailand Science Park, the Thai Film Archive, the National Science Museum Thailand, NSM Science Square, City Learning Park Nakhorn Sri Thammarat, nanmeebooks Learning Center and 18 Science Centers for Education throughout the country during the festival period: Ubon Ratchathani, Lampang, Roy Et, Kanchanaburi, Yala, Sra Kaeow, Trang, Nakhon Sawann, Konkhaen, Ayutthaya, Prachuab Kheerikan, Rangsit, Ekamai, Nahon Panom, Pitsanulok, Narathivat, Pattani and Nakhon Ratchasima. Last year the event reached over 700,000 visitors in Thailand alone.
The Goethe-Institut continues to promote the development of science communication in Thailand with programs such as the Young Thai Science Ambassador Competition and other initiatives to support the scientific education process together with IPST and the National Science Museum Thailand.
