Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) was established under the National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council Act B.E. 2562 (2019). Its operations are also governed by other key legislation that provides the legal framework for Thailand’s science, research and innovation (SRI) system.
Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) operates within the legal framework governing Thailand’s higher education, science, research and innovation (SRI) system. This framework defines TSRI’s statutory roles and responsibilities, the governance of public investment in science, research and innovation, and the mechanisms that promote the utilisation of research and innovation for national development.
These Acts and related regulations provide the foundation for a coherent, transparent and accountable SRI system. They support strategic planning, budget allocation, research funding, performance monitoring and evaluation, and the translation of research and innovation into tangible economic, social and environmental benefits.
Key Legislation Governing TSRI
- National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council Act B.E. 2562 (2019)
This Act establishes the national policy and governance framework for Thailand’s higher education, science, research and innovation (SRI) system. It also defines the establishment, roles and responsibilities of TSRI as a key organisation within the national SRI system. - Science, Research and Innovation Promotion Act B.E. 2562 (2019)
This Act provides the legal framework for promoting, supporting and managing Thailand’s science, research and innovation system. It establishes mechanisms for strategic planning, budgeting, Thailand RISE Fund, funding allocation, and monitoring and evaluation to ensure that public investment in science, research and innovation delivers outcomes aligned with the country’s development priorities. - Research and Innovation Utilisation Promotion Act B.E. 2564 (2021)
This Act promotes the practical application and commercialisation of research and innovation. It establishes the legal framework governing the ownership, management and transfer of research outputs to facilitate their utilisation and maximise their economic, social and public benefits.