Float Rescue Raft 2026: MHESI Deploys Flood Relief
MHESI Minister Yotsanan Wongsuwan visited Ladkrabang Pier on Oct 1, 2026, testing a 2-3 ton capacity float rescue raft developed by KMITL and SCGC for Bangkok.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- MHESI Minister Yotsanan Wongsuwan visited Ladkrabang Pier on October 1, 2026
- Introduced high-quality floating rafts with a 2-3 ton load capacity for flood victims
- A collaborative effort between MHESI, KMITL, SCGC, and TTA Group for disaster relief
At 3:00 PM on October 1, 2026, at the Ladkrabang King's Institute Pier, Mr. Yotsanan Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), along with his delegation, visited the area to monitor the flooding situation and inspect the application of innovation for public relief.
The key highlight of the visit was testing the "high-quality floating buoy" innovation, which has been adapted into a "rescue raft" to promptly access flood-affected communities. This rescue raft features a remarkable load capacity of 2 to 3 tons, making it highly effective for transporting essential supplies and evacuating residents safely.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
This rescue raft innovation stems from an integrated collaboration between the government sector, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), and private sectors. The floating buoy innovation was supported by SCG Chemicals (SCGC), led by Mr. Pornchai Saengrungsri, Manager of the i2P (Ideas to Products) Innovation Center.
Applying high-quality floating buoys as rescue rafts during floods highlights the importance of translating materials science research into rapid disaster response solutions. The partnership between MHESI, KMITL, and SCGC enables authorities to deploy locally produced, standardized equipment, reducing import dependency and enhancing mobility in severely flooded areas where standard vehicles cannot reach.
Following the successful testing phase, the working committee plans to officially hand over these floating rescue rafts to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to distribute and utilize for ongoing public relief operations in flood-prone communities across Bangkok.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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