English Report

On 26 April 2026, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, hosted an exhibition under the research project of “Science as Diplomacy: a Thai Historical Context” at Leeds, United Kingdom. Funded by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), the project brings together researchers from leading domestic and international institutions.

The research network comprises collaborators from Khon Kaen University, Burapha University, Silpakorn University, and Naresuan University. Additionally, the project features Professor Graeme Gooday (School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science) and Professor Martin Seeger (Thai Studies) from the University of Leeds as Executive Editors. The project is led by Associate Professor Dr. Orathai Piayura, Dean of HUSO KKU, who serves as the Principal Investigator.

The Grand Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony was honored by Mom Rajawongse Narisa Chakrabongse, who presided over the occasion, with Phra Kru Sirithammapratip delivering the welcome address. Associate Professor Dr. Orathai Piayura delivered a formal project report, followed by a speech on the impact of research funding support from Associate Professor Dr. Apisak Dhiravisit, Deputy Director at the National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council.

Strategic Policy Recommendations

This initiative aims to analyze and synthesize the historic development of science as a diplomatic tool, leading to policy recommendations and strategic formulations for science, research, and innovation in Thailand for the years 2028 to 2032.

The ceremony was further distinguished by opening remarks from Ms. Choltipa Vinyunavan, Consul of the Royal Thai Embassy, London, and congratulations from Professor Graeme Gooday. The event attracted international scholars and researchers to Wat Buddharam, Leeds.

 

中文报告

2026年4月26日，孔敬大学人文与社会科学学院于英国利兹成功举办了“Science as Diplomacy: a Thai Historical Context（科学作为外交：泰国历史背景）”研究项目展览。该活动获得泰国科学研究与创新署（TSRI）的经费支持，凝聚了国内外多所顶尖学府的研究力量。

该研究项目的学术联盟包括孔敬大学、布拉帕大学、艺术大学（Silpakorn University）以及那黎宣大学。同时，英国利兹大学的 Graeme Gooday 教授与 Martin Seeger 教授共同担任项目执行编辑。整个项目由孔敬大学人文与社会科学学院院长 Orathai Piayura 副教授博士担任首席研究员。

隆重开幕典礼

开幕式荣幸邀请到 Mom Rajawongse Narisa Chakrabongse 女士主持仪式，由 Phra Kru Sirithammapratip 致欢迎辞。首席研究员 Orathai Piayura 副教授汇报了项目背景。国家高等教育、科学、研究与创新政策委员会的 Apisak Dhiravisit 副教授博士出席讲话，强调了专项基金在推动国家知识走向国际化中的核心意义。

国家战略政策建议

该研究旨在探讨科学如何作为泰国外交工具的发展演变，并将科学深度融汇于教育、经济、社会和环境的多维整合中。此项成果将直接为泰国2028年至2032年的科学、研究与创新国家战略的规划设计提供有力科学依据。

此外，泰国驻伦敦大使馆领事 Choltipa Vinyunavan 女士与利兹大学 Graeme Gooday 教授分别致开幕辞和贺词。多国学者、研究专家和来宾齐聚英国利兹 Wat Buddharam 寺院，共同见证了这一高水平学术盛会。