“The Global Thai University”
Delivering Life-Changing Values through Innovative Wisdom, Mastery, and Philanthropic Spirit
Chulalongkorn University has mechanisms to drive, support, and continuously expand strategic research. We do not merely support research projects; we create an ecosystem that enables research to truly flourish—from infrastructure development and knowledge creation to incubating ideas and enhancing the potential of faculty, researchers, and students in academics, research, and innovation. We provide space for new ideas to grow and for research to be further developed, while promoting the application of research and innovation for economic and social benefit. This addresses national challenges and strengthens the research system in the long term. The Ratchadaphiseksomphot Endowment Fund, the university’s primary research fund, directs comprehensive research support based on principles of transparency, efficiency, and result-orientation to ensure every resource is utilized for high-value, high-quality research that creates a sustainable positive impact on the nation.
This strategic plan is driven through 4 main directions:
Benefits under the Competitiveness Enhancement Measures for supporting funds in technology development, innovation, and personnel development
- Additional 200% corporate income tax exemption on supported expenses
- Within a period not exceeding 8 or 13 years, according to specified criteria
- Opportunities to co-develop research with Chulalongkorn University researchers
- Invest 1% of sales in the first 3 years or no less than 200 million Baht, whichever is lower, to receive a 1-year exemption, up to a total of 8 years.
- Invest 2% of sales in the first 3 years or no less than 400 million Baht, whichever is lower, to receive a 2-year exemption, up to a total of 8 years.
- Invest 3% of sales in the first 3 years or no less than 600 million Baht, whichever is lower, to receive a 3-year exemption, up to a total of 8 years.
- Invest 4% of sales in the first 3 years or no less than 800 million Baht, whichever is lower, to receive a 4-year exemption, up to a total of 8 years.
- Invest 5% of sales in the first 3 years or no less than 1,000 million Baht, whichever is lower, to receive a 5-year exemption, up to a total of 8 years.
- In cases of investment or expenses in research, technology development, and innovation—whether conducted internally, outsourced domestically, or through international research collaborations—totaling no less than 1% of total sales in the first 3 years or no less than 200 million Baht, whichever is lower, a corporate income tax exemption will be granted without a tax ceiling for a period not exceeding 13 years.
"Collaboration leading to the sustainable advancement of Thailand"
Donation Details
Kasikornbank, Current Account
Account Name: Ratchadaphiseksomphot Endowment Fund, Chulalongkorn University
Account Number: 026-1-112612
Donations can be made starting from February 16, 2026, onwards.
