Naresuan University

Phitsanulok, Thailand

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Naresuan University is a comprehensive educational institution in Thailand that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines. The university is well-regarded for its commitment to providing quality education, research initiatives, and community service, particularly in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

CCI Score

66.77

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Naresuan University Defends Academic Freedom Amid Lèse-Majesté Incident

On October 28, 2024, following an inquiry from Thailand's Internal Security Operations Command regarding details connected to a webinar invitation for US academic Dr. Paul Chambers, Naresuan University’s dean publicly affirmed that Chambers’ research on civil-military relations was in line with core academic principles. This statement implicitly condemned the use of lèse-majesté laws as tools for political repression, underscoring the institution's commitment to upholding academic freedom.

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Naresuan University is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

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Latest Events

OCT

28

2024

Naresuan University Defends Academic Freedom Amid Lèse-Majesté Incident
66.77

On October 28, 2024, following an inquiry from Thailand's Internal Security Operations Command regarding details connected to a webinar invitation for US academic Dr. Paul Chambers, Naresuan University’s dean publicly affirmed that Chambers’ research on civil-military relations was in line with core academic principles. This statement implicitly condemned the use of lèse-majesté laws as tools for political repression, underscoring the institution's commitment to upholding academic freedom.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 9

The university’s proactive defense of academic principles in response to governmental pressure demonstrates an anti-authoritarian stance. By affirming that the research was aligned with academic standards, the institution rejects the misuse of lèse-majesté laws to stifle free inquiry, thereby supporting values of academic freedom and progressive resistance against authoritarian repression.

US academic detained in Thailand on lèse-majesté charge