Rangsit:Rangsit City Municipality has been recognized with the "Outstanding City - Overseas City" award at the World Smart City Expo 2026. The award was presented during the WSCE 2026 Awards ceremony held at the World Stage, Exhibition Center 1, BEXCO.
According to Thai News Agency, Police Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Triluph Thupkrachang, Mayor of Rangsit City, represented the municipality in receiving this distinguished award. Mr. Kim Chun Geol, CEO of Addone Company Limited from Korea, accepted the honor on behalf of the Rangsit City Municipality on September 10, 2026.
Following the award ceremony, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Rangsit City Municipality and Act One Co., Ltd., Republic of Korea. This agreement focuses on cooperation in managing plastic bottle waste through the implementation of smart plastic bottle deposit machines in Rangsit City Municipality. This initiative is part of a Procurement Activity (POC) aimed at enhancing waste management.
Furthermore, Rangsit City Municipality plans to showcase its initiatives at the Thailand Smart City Expo 2026, scheduled from November 18-20, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). Notable attendees at the event included Mr. Jirapong Kumwong and Mr. Tharathorn Niljaraswanich, Secretaries to the Mayor; Mr. Pathompong Chaisurat, Secretary to the Rangsit City Council; Mr. Ratchakon Nakornsuwan, Head of the Academic Services and Dissemination Division; and staff from the Rangsit Smart City (RSSC) development unit, Strategy and Budget Division.