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Top research institutions in Thailand

Chulalongkorn University ranks first in Thailand on research quality in 2022-now (#1,149 worldwide), followed by Mahidol University and Chiang Mai University.

Ranked by research quality, 2022-now

#InstitutionWorld rankTop-10% rateWorksAll time
1Chulalongkorn UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #1,149 9.7% 8,982 #1
2Mahidol UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #1,359 9.9% 10,000 #3
3Chiang Mai UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #1,691 10.3% 6,455 #5
4Ministry of EducationGovernment institution · Bangkok #1,712 17.7% 535 #2
5King Mongkut's University of Technology ThonburiUniversity · Bangkok #2,345 9.9% 2,020 #6
6Khon Kaen UniversityUniversity · Khon Kaen #2,353 9.5% 4,455 #8
7National Institute of Development AdministrationUniversity · Bangkok #2,804 12.2% 508 #15
8Thammasat UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #2,938 8.5% 3,690 #12
9Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Rayong #2,954 9.0% 505 #4
10Kasetsart UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #2,978 7.4% 4,206 #9
11Walailak UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Si Thammarat #3,035 13.4% 1,374 #14
12Asian Institute of TechnologyUniversity · Pathum Thani #3,139 11.1% 844 #7
13Mae Fah Luang UniversityUniversity · Chiang Rai #3,256 10.4% 957 #17
14Krirk UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #3,259 9.2% 941 #23
15King Mongkut's University of Technology North BangkokUniversity · Bangkok #3,362 9.0% 2,655 #26
16Rangsit UniversityUniversity · Pathum Thani #3,536 7.8% 1,001 #28
17Prince of Songkla UniversityUniversity · Songkhla #3,589 9.4% 4,708 #18
18Mahasarakham UniversityUniversity · Maha Sarakham #3,707 9.6% 2,165 #16
19Suan Sunandha Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Dusit #3,729 6.3% 828 #20
20National Science and Technology Development AgencyGovernment institution · Pathum Thani #4,405 7.7% 2,313 #10
21Rajamangala University of Technology KrungthepUniversity · Bangkok #4,409 6.3% 484 #33
22University of PhayaoUniversity · Phayao #4,491 10.0% 998 #22
23Suranaree University of TechnologyUniversity · Nakhon Ratchasima #4,554 8.6% 1,464 #13
24Yala Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Yala #4,590 4.3% 507 #19
25Rajamangala University of TechnologyUniversity · Thanyaburi #4,811 6.9% 1,023 #36
26Assumption UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #4,991 6.2% 462 #30
27Rajamangala University of Technology IsanUniversity · Nakhon Ratchasima #5,148 7.3% 894 #31
28Maejo UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #5,440 7.2% 496 #21
29Silpakorn UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #5,522 6.8% 1,089 #39
30Srinakharinwirot UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #5,539 7.3% 1,339 #38
31King Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangUniversity · Bangkok #5,782 7.5% 2,688 #29
32Thaksin UniversityUniversity · Songkhla #5,930 5.2% 451 #41
33Shinawatra UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #6,247 12.0% 308 #43
34Bangkokthonburi UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #6,373 4.0% 465 #54
35Burapha UniversityUniversity · Chon Buri #6,615 6.8% 952 #34
36Rajamangala University of Technology RattanakosinUniversity · Nakhon Pathom #6,676 8.0% 296 #52
37Chiang Mai Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #6,716 6.7% 183 #37
38Dhurakij Pundit UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #7,043 6.7% 493 #57
39Ubon Ratchathani UniversityUniversity · Ubon Ratchathani #7,347 9.3% 466 #42
40Ramkhamhaeng UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #7,393 8.3% 364 #47
41Rajamangala University of Technology SrivijayaUniversity · Songkhla #7,404 5.0% 297 #62
42Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Pathum Thani #7,778 5.2% 227 #76
43Ministry of Public HealthFunder · Nonthaburi #7,789 8.8% 386 #27
44Siam UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #7,796 5.6% 225 #40
45Kalasin UniversityUniversity · Kalasin #8,065 10.9% 200 #59
46Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Sakon Nakhon #8,168 6.4% 361 #58
47Bangkok UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #8,237 9.7% 463 #46
48Naresuan UniversityUniversity · Phitsanulok #8,364 7.5% 1,204 #24
49Naresuan University HospitalHospital / health system · Phitsanulok #8,601 5.4% 222 #44
50Rajamangala University of Technology LannaUniversity · Chiang Mai #8,636 5.8% 316 #53
51Thai Red Cross SocietyInstitution · Bangkok #8,794 11.0% 326 #35
52Rajabhat Maha Sarakham UniversityUniversity · Maha Sarakham #8,897 7.3% 232 #48
53Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-okUniversity · Chon Buri #9,116 6.0% 266 #92
54Navamindradhiraj UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #9,334 6.7% 337 #71
55Phuket Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Phuket #9,399 10.2% 177 #74
56Sukhothai Thammathirat Open UniversityUniversity · Nonthaburi #9,416 5.4% 189 #45
57Nakhon Phanom UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Phanom #9,467 9.7% 199 #65
58Rajamangala University of Technology Phra NakhonUniversity · Bangkok #9,544 5.9% 193 #84
59Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Ubon Ratchathani #10,088 6.4% 147 #70
60The Royal College Of Anesthesiologists Of ThailandUniversity · Bangkok #10,113 13.4% 196 #55
61Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Si Thammarat #10,238 8.7% 182 #85
62Stamford International UniversityUniversity · Phetchaburi #10,386 4.7% 201 #102
63Synchrotron Light Research InstituteResearch facility · Nakhon Ratchasima #10,482 7.4% 358 #32
64Suan Dusit UniversityUniversity · Dusit #10,513 11.8% 144 #63
65Suratthani Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Surat Thani #10,693 6.5% 165 #61
66PTT Public Company Limited (Thailand)Company · Bangkok #10,724 4.4% 290 #64
67Pibulsongkram Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Phitsanulok #10,737 6.1% 158 #69
68Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #10,831 5.1% 203 #81
69Rajamangala University of Technology SuvarnabhumiUniversity · Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya #10,976 6.4% 141 #56
70Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Ratchasima #11,662 6.8% 158 #77
71Udon Thani Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Udon Thani #11,672 5.4% 155 #83
72Food and Drug AdministrationGovernment institution · Nonthaburi #11,741 8.5% 163 #11
73Buriram Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Buriram #11,745 5.7% 149 #117
74Songkhla Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Songkhla #11,875 5.8% 137 #78
75Chiang Rai Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Chiang Rai #11,894 4.6% 124 #80
76Far Eastern UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #12,133 7.0% 170 #112
77Chulabhorn HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #12,214 9.0% 352 #100
78Thai Health Promotion FoundationGovernment institution · Bangkok #12,296 8.4% 121 #90
79University of the Thai Chamber of CommerceUniversity · Bangkok #12,363 8.1% 150 #75
80Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Pathom #12,737 7.5% 218 #87
81North Chiang Mai UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #12,812 5.6% 134 #98
82Phetchaburi Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Phetchaburi #13,206 11.8% 102 #122
83Sripatum UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #13,311 8.2% 133 #107
84Lampang Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Lampang #13,513 5.1% 108 #116
85Thai-Nichi Institute of TechnologyUniversity · Bangkok #13,575 1.6% 152 #118
86Fatoni UniversityUniversity · Pattani #13,744 11.0% 140 #147
87Pathumthani UniversityUniversity · Pathum Thani #13,812 9.6% 102 #114
88Nation UniversityUniversity · Lampang #13,863 8.9% 91 #73
89Payap UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #13,910 7.2% 133 #89
90Phetchabun Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Phetchabun #14,215 7.9% 98 #130
91Kanchanaburi Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Kanchanaburi #14,316 14.5% 105 #86
92Institute of DermatologyUniversity · Bangkok #14,464 7.8% 160 #49
93Joint Graduate School of Energy and EnvironmentUniversity · Bangkok #14,619 13.8% 126 #60
94Court of AppealGovernment institution · Chatuchak #14,656 5.6% 138 #139
95Bangkok HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #14,978 5.6% 232 #148
96Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological ResearchResearch facility · Khlong Luang #15,000 4.5% 119 #91
97Ministry of Agriculture and CooperativesGovernment institution · Phra Nakhon #15,199 7.7% 122 #79
98Sirindhorn College of Public HealthUniversity · Chon Buri #15,282 5.7% 98 #131
99Mahanakorn University of TechnologyUniversity · Bangkok #15,431 4.3% 127 #51
100Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Sawan #15,633 6.5% 94 #119
101Uttaradit Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Uttaradit #15,690 2.6% 77 #125
102Huachiew Chalermprakiet UniversityUniversity · Samut Prakan #15,805 4.3% 91 #127
103Roi et Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Roi Et #15,849 6.5% 75 #124
104Vajira HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #15,995 7.0% 183 #134
105Princess of Naradhiwas UniversityUniversity · Narathiwat #16,088 5.6% 87 #123
106Loei Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Loei #16,113 4.9% 74 #120
107Muban Chombueng Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Ratchaburi #16,166 22.5% 73 #135
108Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima HospitalHospital / health system · Nakhon Ratchasima #16,185 3.4% 144 #110
109Boromarajonani College of NursingUniversity · Chiang Mai #16,366 8.0% 107 #95
110Phranakhon Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #16,419 3.7% 83 #94
111Rajabhat Rajanagarindra UniversityUniversity · Chachoengsao #16,663 5.7% 75 #146
112Rajavithi HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #16,725 7.7% 150 #96
113UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional OfficeNonprofit · Bangkok #16,949 17.2% 66 #68
114Police General HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #17,225 3.7% 132 #136
115Electricity Generating Authority of ThailandGovernment institution · Bang Kruai #17,268 6.5% 88 #93
116Asia Pacific International UniversityUniversity · Saraburi #17,387 6.4% 72 #129
117Thepsatri Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Lopburi #17,803 4.2% 82 #150
118National Astronomical Research Institute of ThailandGovernment institution · Chiang Mai #17,807 5.9% 116 #104
119Asian UniversityUniversity · Bang Lamung #17,828 7.1% 82 #113
120Social Security Office (Thailand)Company · Bangkok #18,067 9.4% 67 #109
121Asia CentreNonprofit · Bangkok #18,559 9.6% 70 #67
122Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #18,836 5.7% 67 #151
123PetromatNonprofit · Bangkok #18,878 7.0% 171 #111
124Hatyai UniversityUniversity · Songkhla #18,916 9.4% 63 #157
125Southeast Asia UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #19,114 5.9% 66 #141
126Department of Disease ControlGovernment institution · Nonthaburi #19,170 11.9% 77 #88
127Chulabhorn Research InstituteResearch facility · Bangkok #19,442 9.4% 157 #66
128Thailand Center of Excellence in PhysicsResearch facility · Chiang Mai #19,602 6.9% 126 #99
129Mahamakut Buddhist UniversityUniversity · Salaya #19,616 14.8% 78 #164
130Department of Livestock DevelopmentGovernment institution · Bangkok #19,694 7.5% 112 #143
131Charoenkrung Pracharak HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #19,738 10.3% 74 #156
132Kasem Bundit UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #19,778 5.6% 61 #138
133Lampang HospitalHospital / health system · Lampang #19,968 2.9% 87 #153
134Rambhai Barni Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Chanthaburi #20,118 2.9% 62 #158
135Centre of Excellence in MathematicsUniversity · Bangkok #20,443 9.4% 64 #128
136Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #20,475 4.1% 67 #137
137Chonburi HospitalHospital / health system · Chon Buri #20,581 6.8% 70 #145
138Prapokklao HospitalHospital / health system · Chanthaburi #20,804 4.9% 64 #82
139Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance ManagementUniversity · Bangkok #21,043 12.5% 63 #72
140Central Chest Institute of ThailandResearch facility · Nonthaburi #21,280 8.7% 66 #173
141Bumrungrad International HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #21,477 8.4% 67 #155
142Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant ConservationGovernment institution · Bangkok #22,033 5.7% 66 #170
143Bhumibol Adulyadej HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #22,129 8.0% 69 #175
144Chulabhorn Graduate InstituteUniversity · Bangkok #22,220 7.3% 104 #108

Institutions above the volume floor, ranked within Thailand on the quality score for 2022-now; research measures only, not teaching. The tick on each rate track is the average of all institutions, 10.0% (how it is set): teal above it, red below; bars are scaled to the largest institution on this page.

Size against quality inside Thailand

The upper left is the interesting corner: institutions that publish less than the national giants and land more of it in the world top 10%.

0%10%20%mean 7.73889%fractional works (log) →share in the world top 10% →Ministry of EducationChiang Mai UniversityMahidol UniversityChulalongkorn Univer…
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One dot per institution in the table above.

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