Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conferences –PACCONs- provide an international forum whereby chemistry oriented scientists from around the world can meet and present their work alongside nationally and internationally renowned scientist.

The Conference comprised both oral and poster presentations in English with optional publication of full papers in the conference proceedings.

PACCON 2012 has been given the theme of "Chemistry Beyond Boundaries" with the aim of highlighting chemistry’s interactions with other related disciplines and how its combinations with these other disciplines are widening scientific horizons and leading to exciting new discoveries.

On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great honor and pleasure to invite you cordially to participate in PACCON 2012, which will be held in Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - Friday, January 13, 2012 at Chiang Mai, Thailand. More information on http://www.paccon2012.com/.

Message from the President of Chemical Society of Thailand

On behalf of the Chemical Society of Thailand (CST), I am grateful to Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn for graciously presiding over the opening of Pure and Applied Chemistry Conference 2012 (PACCON 2012). This is the sixth of its kind.

The Chemical Society of Thailand has been established in 1980. We organize many meetings, trainings, seminars, short courses, workshops and conferences with the aim to disseminate the advancement of chemistry as well as the standard practice for working personnel. It also undertakes many activities that promote education in chemistry in both school and university levels, and public understanding of chemistry. The society has had the strong international collaboration with the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies for decades and will extend such collaboration to other international organizations.

If chemists increasingly direct their strengths to contribute to a sustainable development, chemistry will become more worthy of public support for improving the quality of life without damaging the globe for future generations. Although the celebration of “The International Year of Chemistry” is going to end soon, it has already made the public worldwide recognize the importance of chemistry to our life and to our future. These messages will continue to widespread from generations to generations. To do all these tasks, the Chemical Society of Thailand certainly require the strong support and contribution from Thai chemists. We, therefore look forward to welcoming all Thai chemists becoming our members soon.

As PACCON 2012 is the one of our significant activities, it gives us great honor indeed to co-organize and welcome all of you to this conference. We trust that the conference theme, "Chemistry Beyond Boundaries", will draw the attention from the participants in diverse fields within chemistry and applied chemistry, both locally and internationally. By sharing and understanding the recent progress in chemistry, we will be updated on the latest trends in chemistry as well as be informed about innovative research strategies to empower our students and people in this world to live well in this fast changing world. We also trust that this event will be an important meeting place for professionals, educators, and researchers to exchange ideas and consider further collaboration.

I appreciate the keynote, plenary and invited lecturers as well as all other participants who contributed to the conference, particularly those from oversea. I would also like to extend my sincere thank and congratulation to the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University as the main organizer of this conference.

I wish PACCON 2012 a fruitful success, and hope that all of you enjoy the sharing and exchanging of your expertise.

Supawan Tantayanon

President, the Chemical Society of Thailand