The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) was established in 1956. The administrative functions of the NRCT are carried out by the Office of the National Research Council of Thailand which was institutionalized in 1959. The major activities of the NRCT are concerned with the adoption of the national research policy guided by the present need for research as directed by the Government, the promotion of research work in terms of research grants to both government and private sectors, coordination with national/international organizations on research projects, as well as exchange of research information and researchers. Moreover, it serves as a Research Documentary Centre where research works in both natural and social sciences are compiled and disseminated to all researchers.
