Highlights

Muay Thai is fast on the rise and has become yet another form of soft power that generates income for the country. Boxing stadiums are popular attractions that attract tourists to witness this special form of Thai martial art. Many boxing camps are bustling with foreigners interested in learning about the sport, and many Muay Thai competition venues have emerged in both the capital and major tourist provinces. Boxing shorts are a “must-have souvenir” from Thailand. 

Thai robots are ready to enter the aging society. Chulalongkorn alumni, the founder of CT Asia Robotics Company, launched the latest version of the “Dinsaw Robot,” “Home AI Assistance,” a 24-hour home assistant for the elderly and the sick, with direct connection to the hospital in case of emergency. 

“Historically, the Thai language is primarily rooted in the Tai-Kadai language family, with some adaptations over time, especially in basic vocabulary used for common or general concepts. Some Thai words were influenced by the Khmer language, and others were borrowed from languages such as Pali and Sanskrit,” according to Assistant Professor Dr. Kiat Thepchuaysuk, Director of the Center for Thai as a Foreign Language (CTFL), Chulalongkorn University.

From poetry to prose in an alternate world genre, an innovative teaching media for Thai literature by a Thai lecturer from the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, which invites the modern generation to talk, ask questions, and discuss characters and stories in Thai literature, connecting them to life and current social issues, transforming the Thai literature classroom making it trendy, fun, and no longer boring.

Students of the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University came up with the idea of “COCOLAMP” — light bulb shades that divert lights on the beach that interfere with the spawning of sea turtles and help sea turtle hatchlings to crawl safely into the sea. This innovation is for the conservation of sea turtles, and the promotion of their coexistence with humans. 

The Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University has developed Halal Route, an application that lists restaurants, lodging, mosques, prayer directions, and tourist attractions in Thailand under Islamic tourism principles. It hopes to help Muslim tourists travel in Thailand with peace of mind, and supports tourism industry operators to grow and welcome a growing number of Muslim tourists.

Chulalongkorn University has provided funding for the Innovation Center for Research and Development of Sustainable Thai Cocoa (ISTC) to address the cocoa price crisis by providing farmers with knowledge about the cultivation, harvesting, and fermentation of cocoa. The center aims to promote local cocoa-processing businesses, emphasizing that Thai cocoa has potential but must focus on the “quality market,” showcasing its unique aroma and flavor.

Lecturers at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, have developed an alternative “Transfersome Gel” to help treat hypertrophic scars and dark marks. This gel, made from a key substance found in the Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica) plant, features a special technique that has earned it the International Gold Medal of Innovation at ITEX 2024 and a special award from the Korea Invention Promotion Association.

Assistant Professor Ake Pattaratanakun from Chulalongkorn Business School, shares his insights on current place branding as a way to increase revenue, values and sustainability.

To promote the preservation of cultural heritage and lifelong learning among the public, and cultural tourism among visitors, Chula’s Office of Arts and Culture Administration is recommending activities and learning resources available at the University access to everyone, be it a stroll around the campus to admire the architecture, and museums, or enjoy Thai and international music performances.

Chulalongkorn University researchers have discovered Thailand’s first glowing land snail and the first one in the world in the last 80 years.  Preparations are underway to decode its genetics paving the way to expand medical research and scientific knowledge on the ability of snails to glow.

Chulalongkorn University Researchers have developed an electrochemical strip Test for the amount of THC which is the psychoactive agent in Cannabis.  A highly sensitive, non-laboratory test kit yields fast, accurate results, helps ensure consumers’ safety and reduces the risk of ingesting harmful substances. 

Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Engineering have worked together to research and develop a three-dimensional artificial cornea from stem cells that offers a way to treat deep corneal wounds in dogs. The innovation helps to solve the problem of treatment methods that rely on tissue replacement which is hard to find and very expensive. It makes it possible for dogs to be able to see clearly and comfortably once again.

Chula Faculty of Allied Health Sciences has launched a ready-to-eat flourless rice innovation made from egg whites, branded “eggyday”.  This product is low in calories, filled with good-quality protein, high in calcium, complete with dietary fibers, and free of gluten.  It is suitable for health-conscious people trying to control their weight, the elderly, and those suffering from diabetes. 

Researchers from Chula Faculty of Science invented an easy-to-use “Cat Urine Test Kit” to screen for the risk of kidney disease, gallstones, and cystitis in cats. The test kit provides fast and accurate results, so cats can be treated promptly.

A world-renowned place branding expert and Thai professors in branding joined a discussion on “Rethinking Soft Power with Place Branding,” emphasizing the effective use of place branding in Thailand to push the soft power agenda to the fullest.  

Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Thai culture, from language and cuisine to spirituality and healing, with Chula’s captivating articles.

Chula Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine and Gastroenterologists from Thai medical schools proves that Thai curcumin can help treat dyspepsia as effectively as antacids. The research is poised to push Thai curcumin to the global marketplace.

The Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University invites us to explore and understand the phenomenon of “mutelu” — superstitious and mysterious matters that reflect social conditions, the way of life, and the emotional state of city people who must contend with loneliness and the myriad uncertainties they face in life.

Researchers from Chulalongkorn University have made use of forage grass to feed microorganisms and convert the resulting fat into jet fuel. They aim to expand petroleum-based oil replacement production to reduce impacts on human health and the environment.