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Physical Sciences research in Thailand

Chulalongkorn University ranks first in Thailand for Physical Sciences research in 2022-now (#1,040 worldwide), followed by Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology and King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi.

Thailand's world rank
#42
of 154 countries, 2022-now
Works, 2022-now
34k
Top-10% rate
7.8%
Ranked institutions
60

Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.

What is the best university for Physical Sciences in Thailand?

#InstitutionWorld rankScoreTop-10% rateWorks
1Chulalongkorn UniversityBangkok #1,04025.19.3%3,076
2Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and TechnologyRayong #1,15823.98.8%430
3King Mongkut's University of Technology ThonburiBangkok #1,79619.29.2%1,355
4Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen #2,09117.610.1%1,427
5Mahidol UniversityBangkok #2,10717.58.9%1,528
6Chiang Mai UniversityChiang Mai #2,15117.38.1%1,918
7Asian Institute of TechnologyPathum Thani #2,45815.810.0%467
8King Mongkut's University of Technology North BangkokBangkok #2,57015.49.3%2,020
9National Institute of Development AdministrationBangkok #2,58715.310.9%144
10National Science and Technology Development AgencyPathum Thani #2,68014.96.3%1,230
11Ministry of EducationBangkok #2,81814.413.7%165
12Kasetsart UniversityBangkok #3,13713.26.9%1,833
13Thammasat UniversityBangkok #3,21812.98.9%1,463
14Krirk UniversityBangkok #3,39212.48.8%334
15Prince of Songkla UniversitySongkhla #3,57911.88.8%1,500
16Assumption UniversityBangkok #4,22310.05.9%140
17Yala Rajabhat UniversityYala #4,2899.84.1%139
18Suranaree University of TechnologyNakhon Ratchasima #4,3289.76.7%822
19Rajamangala University of Technology RattanakosinNakhon Pathom #4,3369.75.6%131
20Walailak UniversityNakhon Si Thammarat #4,4669.413.1%392
21Suan Sunandha Rajabhat UniversityDusit #4,4749.46.2%218
22Rangsit UniversityPathum Thani #4,5059.39.5%290
23Synchrotron Light Research InstituteNakhon Ratchasima #4,5479.26.4%306
24Rajamangala University of Technology KrungthepBangkok #4,6339.04.1%198
25Chiang Mai Rajabhat UniversityChiang Mai #4,6788.98.9%61
26PTT Public Company Limited (Thailand)Bangkok #4,6918.94.0%242
27Rajamangala University of Technology IsanNakhon Ratchasima #4,9288.36.3%556
28Joint Graduate School of Energy and EnvironmentBangkok #5,0608.012.4%108
29Rajamangala University of TechnologyThanyaburi #5,1107.95.7%562
30University of PhayaoPhayao #5,5367.110.8%421
31Rajamangala University of Technology SrivijayaSongkhla #5,6736.84.0%156
32The Royal College Of Anesthesiologists Of ThailandBangkok #5,8016.612.9%82
33Mae Fah Luang UniversityChiang Rai #6,0186.26.8%219
34Rajamangala University of Technology SuvarnabhumiPhra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya #6,3485.65.6%73
35King Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangBangkok #6,3645.65.7%1,712
36Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat UniversityPathum Thani #6,3935.55.2%74
37Rajamangala University of Technology Phra NakhonBangkok #6,5345.35.6%115
38Rajamangala University of Technology LannaChiang Mai #6,8924.75.2%188
39Thaksin UniversitySongkhla #6,9024.73.7%173
40Siam UniversityBangkok #7,0154.55.0%72
41Electricity Generating Authority of ThailandBang Kruai #7,0694.46.6%75
42Shinawatra UniversityBangkok #7,1404.312.7%100
43Phuket Rajabhat UniversityPhuket #7,2474.210.4%82
44Mahasarakham UniversityMaha Sarakham #7,4203.96.7%679
45Kalasin UniversityKalasin #7,4523.99.3%66
46Nakhon Phanom UniversityNakhon Phanom #7,5043.86.9%92
47Maejo UniversityChiang Mai #7,5213.85.5%194
48Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-okChon Buri #7,8173.38.5%93
49Suan Dusit UniversityDusit #7,8413.314.8%62
50Bangkokthonburi UniversityBangkok #7,8923.25.5%82
51Ramkhamhaeng UniversityBangkok #7,9043.25.6%120
52National Astronomical Research Institute of ThailandChiang Mai #8,0393.05.8%102
53Thai-Nichi Institute of TechnologyBangkok #8,1452.91.9%91
54Mahanakorn University of TechnologyBangkok #8,1502.94.8%86
55Dhurakij Pundit UniversityBangkok #8,1642.96.5%105
56Pibulsongkram Rajabhat UniversityPhitsanulok #8,2012.86.9%66
57Silpakorn UniversityBangkok #8,2672.84.7%471
58Rajabhat Maha Sarakham UniversityMaha Sarakham #8,4662.58.0%90
59Bangkok UniversityBangkok #8,4732.55.9%126
60Srinakharinwirot UniversityBangkok #8,7402.26.6%418

Institutions in Thailand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physical Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022-now.

Who are the top Physical Sciences researchers in Thailand?

Somchai Wongwises, Omid Mahian and Jiaqian Qin rank highest among researchers based in Thailand, on their papers in Physical Sciences that reached the world top 10%, beyond the 10% expected.

  1. 1Somchai Wongwises#96,426 worldwide overall211.3 of 712 papers here in the top 10%
  2. 2Omid Mahian#6,124 worldwide overall137.5 of 285 papers here in the top 10%
  3. 3Jiaqian Qin#13,100 worldwide overall136.5 of 339 papers here in the top 10%
  4. 4Suksun Horpibulsuk#51,448 worldwide overall153.6 of 487 papers here in the top 10%

Ranked among researchers based in Thailand on their work in Physical Sciences alone: how many more of their papers here reached the world top 10% for their subfield and year than the 10% expected.

How Thailand compares with other countries in Physical Sciences