BASF Virtual Lab for the first time launches three science experiments in Thai

• Free of charge chemistry education program for children 6-12 years old through fun online experiments
• 3 games available in Thai to help kids explore chemistry anytime, anywhere 
• Donated 11 computers to the lesser privileged schools in Rayong province to give students access to technology

Bangkok, Thailand – June, 2022 – BASF, today introduced three chemistry experiments in Thai language for the first time on BASF Virtual Lab, an online platform that allows children to do a variety of interactive chemistry experiments. The company also donated 11 computer sets to Nikhom Sang Ton Eng 10 School and Ban Non  Lalok School in Rayong province, allowing teachers and students access to computer science and technology.

From the three newly launched experiments, the “Energy from the Sun” experiment helps kids discover how a solar cell works and how it converts as much sunlight as possible into environmental friendly energy sources. In the “Sweet Bread” experiment, the students will learn about enzymatic degradation and the various nutrients contained in food. Through the “Plastic Pros” experiment, children will learn about how one can use different properties of plastics to separate plastic waste, one of the major steps in the recycling process, as well as to understand the benefits of plastics and responsible use of plastics in our life.

“BASF Kids’ Lab program was introduced in the country since 2004 to help Thai students explore the wonders of chemistry in daily life through safe and enjoyable hands-on experiments. Over the years, we have attracted more than 10,000 primary students across Thailand through this innovative program. In our continuous  effort to inspire many more future scientists in the country, – and make it easier for them to explore the amazing world of chemistry anytime, anywhere, we are very pleased to introduce three online games in Thai language on BASF Virtual Lab. The online platform offers children the chance to be a scientist in the virtual world of a laboratory from the comfort of their school or home.” said Petrus Ng, Group Managing Director of Thailand and Vietnam, BASF. “Besides, we are pleased to offer computers to support students and teachers in the lesser priviledged primary schools in Rayong province. We hope our efforts will inspire children to discover the excitement of science and enrich their learning.”

BASF Virtual Lab, an extension of BASF’s global hands-on chemistry education program Kids’ Lab, provides a wide range of interactive experiments online. Each experiment contains easy-to-understand explanations. Under the expert guidance of the animated Kids’ Lab mascot Dr. Bubbles, children can explore the world of chemistry anytime, anywhere.  Further, new experiments will be continuously added. The Virtual Lab is also available in German, English, and many other languages, such as Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and Indonesian at https://virtualkidslab.basf.com.

BASF in Thailand has been active in multiple community projects with a focus in education development, including school renovation, scholarship donation and public playground building. 

About BASF Kids’ Lab

Education is the key to the future of our children, and it plays an important role in the development of society. With our Social Engagement Strategy, we want to open up learning opportunities and to encourage children’s sense of discovery and teach good science methods and skills. This helps us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and to create a sustainable future.

The BASF Kids’ Lab program is an interactive, fun and free chemistry education program designed for kids aged 6 to 12 years to discover the world of chemistry through simple and safe hands-on experiments. The program has been brought to more than 40 countries across the globe, including China, the U.K., the U.S., Australia, Singapore, India and Japan. It was established in 1997 in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The program has been introduced to Thailand since 2004 and more than 10,000 children from primary schools across Thailand have experienced hands-on experiments at BASF Kids’ Lab.

About BASF in Thailand

BASF has been present in Thailand for more than 50 years. The company offers a wide range of products and solutions to support almost all the key industries in the country, including agriculture, automotive catalysts, coatings, care chemicals, nutrition and health, industrial chemicals, performance polymers, polyurethanes, and performance chemicals. BASF maintains a head office in Bangkok and operates three production sites across the country, as well as an automotive coatings and performance materials technical lab in Samutprakarn province. In 2021, BASF posted sales of  €595.94 million to customers in Thaland and had 606 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on the internet at www.basf.com/th.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2020. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.