SDSN Thailand Members

Burapha University is committed to meeting the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) via our policy and operation, research and innovation, teaching and learning, as well as outreach and engagement.

Address: 169 Longhaad Bangsaen Road, Saensuk, Mueang, ChonBuri 20131

College of Politics and Governance Mahasarakham University It is an agency that has the same status as the faculty. It was established on July 17, 2003 by annexing the Department of Political Science. Northeastern Local Political Information Center and a project to establish a Master of Public Administration program which is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences together

Address: Mahasarakham University Khamriang District, Kantarawichai City, Mahasrakham Province Post 44150

Faculty of Economics, Chiangmai University. Economics has been taught at Chiang Mai University since 1964, initially by the Economics Department of the Faculty of Social Sciences. On 28 August 1992, the faculty of Economics, known today as Chiang Mai School of Economics or CMSE, was officially established according to the Royal Thai Government Development Plan for the Northern region and the objectives of Chiang Mai University in providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in regional areas, and to serve as a social center for advanced research and academic services.

Address: 239 HUAYKAEW ROAD, SUTHEP, MUANG, CHIANG MAI 50200

The Faculty of Economics at Thammasat University was founded in 1949. A leading economics institute in Thailand, the Faculty offers a broad range of academic programs, including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees as well as training opportunities. With over 70 highly accomplished faculty members, most with PhDs from leading universities, the Faculty represents a wide spectrum of academic activities. These include influential research and contributing to the advancement of teaching. With rigorous academic excellence which focuses on critical thinking and problem-solving, many of our graduates attain prominent positions in the worlds of business, academia, and international organizations.

Address: (Tha Prachan Campus)
2 Prachan Road, Phranakorn, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand.
(Rangsit Campus)
99 Moo 18 Paholyothin Road, Klong Luang, Rangsit, Pathumthani, 12121, Thailand.

The Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince of Songkla University is the first faculty of Social Sciences established in Hat Yai Campus. The initial objective of the establishment is to respond to an increase in labour demand in Southern Thailand by providing education and producing graduates in the field of business administration and public administration.

Address: 15 Karnjanavanich Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112

Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University. Srinakharinwirot University was formerly founded as the College of Education, which was later raised its status to become a university on June 29, 1974 (declared in the special issue of the Government Gazette, Volume 91, Part 112, on June 28, 1974). When it was still the college, the Faculty of Social Sciences did not stand as an independent unit. It was then named the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, which consisted of 7 departments

Address: Faculty of Social Sciences Building (Building 11)
114 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Klongtoey Wattana, Bangkok 10110

Freeland. Southeast Asia is a wildlife trade hotspot, working as both a supplier and consumer. Also known as the Golden Triangle, the border areas connecting Thailand, Lao and Myanmar are known for being both a source and destination for illegal wildlife trade. The products and animals that are most popularly traded in the region are pangolin scales, tiger bones, and rhino horn used for traditional medicinal purposes, Palm Cockatoos, tortoises and freshwater turtles and snakes for pet trade, and marine turtle and elephant ivory for trophies.

Address: 492 Hill Street, PO Box 522 Green Lake, WI 54941 USA

Institute for Peace Studies, Songkla University. Institute of Peace Studies Prince of Songkla University It was established in 2004 to build knowledge and skills for social and human resource development in accordance with peaceful methods through conflict management processes. Intellectual education (psychological dimension development) in human rights and peaceful methods in Islam by starting to teach graduate students the Master of Arts program.

Address: 15 Karnjanavanich Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112

International Health Policy Program. The International Health Policy Program, Thailand (IHPP) is a semi-autonomous program conducting research on national health priorities related to health policy and systems in Thailand. As part of the Global Health Division of the Ministry of Public Health, this program aims at improving national health care systems through generating reliable knowledge and evidence of health policy and systems for the public and Thai policymakers.However, the original aim of strengthening the capacity of Thai researchers is still carried on in the relevant areas of health care financing, economic evaluation, public health insurance, and health policy analysis.

Address: Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanon Rd.
Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand

Kasetsart University was established in 1943 as a small agricultural and forestry college committed towards creating and developing human resources to become an important force in the development of the nation’s agricultural sector. Almost 80 years later, the university (the third oldest in Thailand) has developed its body of knowledge and evolved into both a fully-fledged comprehensive university and a research university.Since its inception, Kasetsart University has grown steadily to become the largest university in Thailand, with four campuses. “Kasetsart University aims to provide ‘Knowledge of the Land’ to promote Sustainable Development in our country in order to be internationally recognized.” Even in its early years, Kasetsart focused on research and innovation. The university has consistently undertaken to embrace and foster technological and social initiatives that enhance educational opportunities offered to its students and communities, as well as address the contemporary needs of society, in Thailand and beyond.

Address: 50 Ngamwongwan Rd., Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand 10900

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. KMUTT set up a university’s Sustainability Office in 2015 which has played a major role to exercise on Green university for sustainability concept and adopted KMUTT Sustainability Strategic plan 2020 since December 2015 which revised for continual improvement each year. This has been done to comprise of seven key elements including Green Infrastructure, Energy and Climate change, Waste, Water, Transportation, Education & Learning and Safety with goal and target. KMUTT is now in the process of developing KMUTT Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030 which complies with the university policy and KMUTT Strategic Plan 2030. KMUTT committed to be a Sustainable University for SDG 2030 from 2017 which complies with the global and national sustainable agenda and to promote the development of sustainability leadership “Green Heart “on our campus. Green Heart‘s students play a major role in sustainable activities in KMUTT by using “actions from everyone, everywhere” campaign.

Address: 126 Pracha Uthit Rd., Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok 10140, Thailand

Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University. In respect of the Rajabhat University Act B.E. 2547 (2004) “the University is an institute of higher education for local development in order to help reinforce national intelligence, revive the learning force, promote local wisdom, create artistry for secure and sustainable prosperity of the people, take part in managing, maintaining, utilizing natural resources and environment on balance and sustention basis under the objectives of providing education, enhancing advanced knowledge and professionalism, providing lessons, researching, providing academic services to society, improving, transferring, and developing technology, maintaining arts and culture, generating teachers and enhancing the academic standing of teachers”

Address: 85 Malaiman Road, Muang, Nakhon Pathom 73000

The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) was established following His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s vision of advancing Thailand’s development through the establishment of an advanced educational institution to prepare people to become agents of change for national development.

Address: 148 Seri Thai Rd, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok 10240

Siam University. Founded officially in 1973 by Mr. Narong Mongkhonvanit Ph.D., Siam University established itself as a fully organized, private higher education institution of Bangkok under government regulation since 1986. With Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, the Member of the Privy Council as Chairperson of the University Council, and Mr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit Ph.D., as President, Siam University has so far produced more than 90,000 graduates for Thailand.

Address: 38 Petchkasem Road, Bangwa, Phasicharoen,
Bangkok 10160. THAILAND

The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) was established as a public policy research institute in 1984. Its legal form is that of a private non-profit foundation. It provides technical analysis (mostly but not entirely in economic areas) to various public agencies to help formulate policies to support long-term economic and social development in Thailand.

Address: 565 Ramkhamhaeng 39 (Thepleela) Wangthonglang
Bangkok 10310 Thailand

Thaipat Institute. From the idea of solving social and psychological problems that want to suppress the root cause of the problem rather than treating the problem after the problem has arisen. Thus, the origin of the Thaipat Club was established on September 9, 1999 with the initiative to develop “Business in line with the Sufficiency Economy” which is based on the application of the Sufficiency Economy concept in the business sector and changed its status to Thaipat Institute by adding a mission to drive “Thai CSR Network” is another role. Subsequently,Thaipat joined as an associate under the Rural Restoration Foundation of Thailand, under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King to expand operations to the community and household sectors, respectively.

Address: 333/9 Ratcha-Apha Tower
Soi Sannibat Thetsaban, Ratchadaphisek 32 (Apha Phirom)
Ratchadaphisek Rd., Chan Kasem, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900

Thammasat University Research Unit in Urban Futures and Policy. The Urban Futures & Policy Research Unit was officially founded in 2015 which had been established by a group of researchers since 2011. We have been working under the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at Thammasat University for the past 10 years and has already been promoted in 2020 to be a research unit specialized in urban sustainability and urban development policy and planning working under Thammasat University. We focus on the research that leads to the better change of urban society and empower key actors in the city. The Urban Futures & Policy Research Unit founded by a research team who is interested in “future change” whether it is climate or socioeconomic change that has an effect on the development of the city. The Urban Futures & Policy Research Unit also provides research in other dimensions under the cooperation with national and international teams. We focus on multidisciplinary research and promote capacity building of the urban society in order to cope and adapt with uncertainty and build resilience and sustainability.

Address: URBAN FUTURES & POLICY LAB, FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, Pathumthani 12120

Permaculture Resilience Institute Asia
At Permaculture Resilience Institute Asia, they embrace a philosophy of incremental positive change. Their approach focuses on implementing small yet meaningful adjustments to lifestyle and sustainability practices that collectively create significant planetary impact. Their mission centers on building resilience through permaculture, with a particular focus on Asia’s unique environmental and social contexts. PRI Asia specializes in climate change resilience, food systems, community building and education. They offer sustainability courses and workshops, resilience knowledge development, community-based projects, permaculture education and certification, organic farming initiatives, and regional collaboration across Asia. Their philosophy of “leaning in” acknowledges that meaningful change often starts with small steps. Through education, practical training, and community engagement, they help individuals and groups develop the skills and knowledge needed to create more resilient, sustainable futures. Permaculture Resilience Institute Asia (PRI Asia) has joined the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Thailand (SDSN Thailand), marking an important collaboration to advance sustainable development in the region. This strategic partnership combines PRI Asia’s expertise in permaculture and resilient food systems with SDSN Thailand’s established network of sustainability practitioners and leaders.

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), established in 1959, is a prestigious international postgraduate institution that delivers education excellence through English-language instruction. Specializing in engineering, sustainability, and management studies, AIT stands at the forefront of advanced education in Asia. As a champion of sustainable development in Asia, AIT’s mission focuses on developing highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the region’s sustainable development and its integration into the global economy. AIT’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its comprehensive approach to education, research, and outreach. The institute’s programs specifically align with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing sustainable technological innovation, environmental stewardship, social development, regional capacity building, and cross-border collaboration. Through this strategic alignment with SDSN, AIT continues to expand its impact in addressing critical sustainability challenges while preparing the next generation of leaders to advance the SDGs across Asia and beyond.

The University of Phayao (UP)
The University of Phayao (UP) was originally established as a branch campus of Naresuan University in 1995, called Naresuan University, Phayao Campus. On July 12, 2010, it was elevated to become an autonomous public university and officially renamed as the University of Phayao. Located in northern Thailand, UP is a dynamic public university committed to academic excellence and sustainable development. As an institution deeply rooted in its community, UP plays a vital role in driving regional development while addressing global sustainability challenges. Through its partnership with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Thailand (SDSN Thailand), UP strengthens its commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration enhances the university’s capacity to integrate sustainability principles across academic programs, conduct research that addresses local and regional sustainability challenges, develop innovative solutions for sustainable development, foster community engagement and local partnerships, build regional capacity for sustainable practices. UP’s approach to sustainable development emphasizes local wisdom and indigenous knowledge, environmental conservation, social equity and community development, economic sustainability, regional cooperation and knowledge sharing.

Silpakorn University
Silpakorn University was originally established as the School of Fine Arts in 1933 under the Fine Arts Department of Thailand. Its mission is to be a leading institution in arts and culture education while promoting creativity and innovation. The university has embraced the SDGs as a framework for its educational and research activities. The university’s mission, encapsulated in the theme “The Innovation Powered by Arts,” integrates artistic creativity with scientific inquiry to address societal challenges. This interdisciplinary approach aims to improve quality of life, foster community development, and promote sustainable practices across various sectors. By joining SDSN Thailand, Silpakorn University aligns itself with a network that promotes collaboration among universities, governments, and civil society to advance the SDGs. This membership facilitates knowledge exchange, capacity building, and joint initiatives aimed at addressing local sustainability challenges effectively.

The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University
The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, is a prominent institution dedicated to research, education, and advocacy in the fields of peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Founded to address the growing complexities of social conflict and violence, the center aims to provide critical insights and practical solutions for peace processes both locally and globally. It operates under the belief that informed interventions can lead to effective conflict transformation. The center’s primary focus aligns closely with SDG 16, which emphasizes the importance of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions. Through its various programs, the center aims to address issues related to conflict resolution, social justice, and community resilience. As a member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Thailand, the center contributes to the promotion and implementation of these global goals.

The Technology and Informatics Institute for Sustainability (TIIS)
The Technology and Informatics Institute for Sustainability (TIIS) is a pioneering organization based in Thailand dedicated to promoting sustainable development through the application of science and technology. Established as part of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), TIIS serves as a one-stop service organization that provides comprehensive information and informatics related to sustainable practices, environmental management, and technological innovations. TIIS aims to support Thailand’s sustainable development goals by leveraging scientific research and technological advancements. The institute focuses on sustainability research, knowledge Dissemination, capacity Building. Through collaboration with SDSN Thailand, TIIS plays a vital role in advancing Thailand’s commitment to sustainability while addressing global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and social equity.