Many people are still concerned about the major earthquake that struck Thailand at the end of March 2023, which caused tremors in several provinces, especially in Bangkok. This resulted in damage to buildings, including cracks in walls, fallen ceilings, and affected structural integrity. This reflects that the current design and construction practices in Thailand may not adequately consider how to cope with such natural disasters.

Mr. Supaman Markha, Deputy Managing Director of TTF International Co., Ltd., the organizer of Architect '68, stated that the situation presents a challenge for the architecture, engineering, and construction materials industries, necessitating a review and development of innovations that enhance safety in residential development. “Architect '68” thus serves as an important platform to gather knowledge, technology, and the latest construction product innovations to address natural disasters, particularly earthquakes, for consumers.

Similarly, many businesses are preparing to showcase a variety of products that assist in repairing homes and buildings, featuring diverse innovations across different categories, as follows:

Building Crack Repair Products

At Architect '68, TOA presents a comprehensive solution for repairing cracks, including TOA PU Sealant, which adheres strongly to materials and offers high flexibility, suitable for cracks that may expand or contract with weather conditions; TOA MS Sealant, which dries quickly and is odorless, ideal for repairs in humid areas like bathrooms or kitchens. Additionally, there is TOA 102 D-Cote, a skim coat that ensures a smooth finish before painting, and TOA Hydro Quick, a versatile primer for urgent jobs that can be applied over plaster that has dried for just 2 days, facilitating quick home repairs.

Meanwhile, Beger offers products that effectively prevent and repair cracks, providing homeowners with confidence through products like Beger Acrylic Seal or Beger Acrylic Filler F-200, which address hairline cracks smaller than 2 mm.

For deeper plaster cracks not exceeding 3 mm, including diagonal cracks on walls or door and window frames, Beger PU Seal and Beger Acrylic Sealant F-001 can be used. If repairs are needed for cracks deep enough to expose the rebar, Beger Repair Mortar can repair cracks wider than 3 mm that penetrate through the wall.

Innovative Ceiling and Wall Materials Resistant to Tremors

The recent earthquake has made many realize the importance of choosing appropriate construction materials, especially for ceilings and walls, which are the most damaged areas from tremors. Water Block Gypsum Board from Elephant Brand, Model Metal Light Foil is one of the products suitable for repairing and reinforcing homes, featuring "waterproof, heat-resistant, and mold-resistant" properties, making it multifunctional for both interior and exterior use, in line with sustainable home design trends.

Another interesting product is the V2 Solid Wall System from Elephant Brand, designed for homes, condos, and residences, addressing the need for flexibility and adaptability in living spaces for all family members. It provides architects, designers, or homeowners the freedom to adjust room partition designs as desired.

Additionally, there are Gyproc Glassrock X from Saint-Gobain, an innovative exterior gypsum board that is moisture and mold resistant, coated with UV protection and termite prevention, easy and quick to install, lightweight, strong, and can be curved, making it suitable for enhancing home stability.

High-Quality Plaster for a Perfectly Smooth Finish

When renovating homes affected by unexpected events, choosing high-quality plaster is crucial. Insee Mortar offers a variety of products to meet different needs, including Insee Mortar 11, a general plaster suitable for standard wall applications; Insee Mortar 12, a fine plaster that provides a smooth finish for homes using lightweight blocks; and Insee Mortar 13, a suitable option for various applications. There are also Insee Mortar 16W and 16G, which are special thin finish plasters (skim coat) in white and gray, ideal for fine detailing after repairing cracks, ensuring smooth and beautiful wall surfaces.

These Insee Mortar products are developed to provide strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal to wall surfaces, ensuring that your home returns to excellent condition with smooth and beautiful finishes.

High-Quality Paint for Protecting and Restoring Homes

House paint serves not only to enhance beauty but also plays a vital role in protecting walls from weather and various damages. NIPPON PAINT presents NIPPON PAINT Weatherbond, a topcoat for exterior work that repairs surfaces with cracks smaller than 1 mm, and NIPPON PAINT Vinilex Wall Putty, a filler for walls with cracks less than 2 mm. Meanwhile, JORAKAY offers a variety of products that cater to repairing and decorating walls after cracks occur, including preventing future damage, such as Crocodile Repair Mortar or ready-mixed mortar for repairing damaged structures like wall corners, stair noses, and cracks in concrete or plaster walls.

In addition to repair products, decorating with durable materials is another important step in restoring homes to be beautiful and strong. COTTO presents the Clay Décor and Stone Décor collections, which are highly durable decorative materials. Clay Décor is an eco-friendly thin and lightweight clay panel suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces, providing a warm and environmentally friendly feel, while Stone Décor offers the strength and classic appeal of natural stone. Both collections are highly resistant to impact and moisture.

For more products, many options will be available at the Architect '68 event, which will take place from April 29 to May 4, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Challenger Hall 1-3, Impact Muang Thong Thani. You can follow updates through https://architectexpo.com/2025/th/ or on Facebook at ASA EXPO.