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| Thailand Science Research and Innovation | |
|---|---|
| Name | Thailand Science Research and Innovation |
| Native name | สำนักงานการวิจัยแห่งชาติและนวัตกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย |
| Formed | 2019 |
| Jurisdiction | Thailand |
| Headquarters | Bangkok |
| Chief1 name | Director-General |
Thailand Science Research and Innovation is a statutory agency responsible for coordinating national efforts in scientific research, technological development, and innovation across Thailand. It serves as a central body linking ministries such as the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Thailand), agencies like the National Science and Technology Development Agency and institutions including the Chulalongkorn University network to implement strategic programs. The agency interfaces with international partners such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank to align national priorities with global agendas.
Established through policy reform in the late 2010s, the agency consolidated mandates previously held by entities such as the National Research Council of Thailand, the National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, and the Thailand Research Fund. Early initiatives built upon frameworks developed by King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Mahidol University, and Kasetsart University. Milestones include participation in regional forums like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations science meetings, collaborations with Japan International Cooperation Agency, and memorandum exchanges with the European Commission under Horizon 2020 precedents.
The agency's governance integrates boards and advisory committees drawn from stakeholders including representatives of Ministry of Public Health (Thailand), Ministry of Industry (Thailand), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (Thailand), and the Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand). Internal divisions coordinate thematic programs linked to institutions such as Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, and research centers at Prince of Songkla University. Advisory roles often include ex officio seats held by leaders from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand Science Research and Innovation Park, and representatives from the Federation of Thai Industries.
Priority areas reflect national strategies emphasizing sectors championed by Thailand 4.0 and related roadmaps developed with stakeholders like National Research Council of Thailand committees. Thematic priorities include agricultural biotechnology with partners such as Chiang Mai University and Kasetsart University Faculty of Agriculture, biomedical sciences involving Siriraj Hospital and Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, renewable energy projects with PTT Public Company Limited, and digital innovation driven by collaborations with NEC Corporation and True Corporation. Policy instruments reference frameworks from United Nations Sustainable Development Goals dialogues and regional strategies discussed at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summits.
Funding mechanisms combine allocations from the Budget Bureau (Thailand), special funds influenced by legislation debated in the National Assembly of Thailand, and competitive grants administered alongside the Thailand Research Fund. Budget lines support flagship programs co-funded with entities such as Siam Cement Group, PTT, and multilateral partners like the Asian Development Bank. Grant schemes follow peer-review models similar to those at National Institutes of Health, European Research Council, and incorporate technology transfer incentives practiced by Massachusetts Institute of Technology licensing offices adapted to Thai law.
The agency networks with major institutions including Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University, Kasetsart University, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thammasat University, Prince of Songkla University, Khon Kaen University, Chiang Mai University, and research organizations such as National Science and Technology Development Agency and Thailand Science Park. Specialized centers include collaborations with Synchrotron Light Research Institute, National Nanoelectronics and Microsystems (NANOTEC), GIFTED Program (Thailand), and medical research units at Siriraj Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital.
The agency fosters public–private partnerships spanning corporations like Siam Cement Group, PTT Public Company Limited, Thai Union Group, Kasikornbank, and startups incubated at Thailand Science Park and university incubators such as those at Chula Innovation Hub and Mahidol University Innovation. Programs draw on models from Silicon Valley, linkages with Singapore Economic Development Board, and participation in industry clusters promoted by the Federation of Thai Industries and Board of Investment of Thailand. Sectoral initiatives include smart manufacturing aligned with Industry 4.0 (disambiguation), agritech with Thai Rice Exporters Association stakeholders, and healthtech pilots with Bumrungrad International Hospital.
International engagement includes bilateral and multilateral projects with partners such as Japan International Cooperation Agency, United States Agency for International Development, European Union, World Health Organization, World Intellectual Property Organization, and regional programs under ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation. The agency contributes to multinational research consortia with universities like University of Oxford, Harvard University, National University of Singapore, Peking University, and collaborates on capacity building with UNESCO Bangkok initiatives and exchange programs with Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Tsinghua University.
Category:Science and technology in Thailand