National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand

National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or NARIT is a national research organization for astronomy in Thailand. In particular, NARIT is enabling the development of a collaborative research network both regionally and globally aiming at developing and strengthening knowledge in astronomy, so as to meet international standards. We are also an alliance of public and private observatories allied for excellence in scientific research, education and public outreach.

Our core mission is to undertake and to support relevant research in astronomy that are both authoritative and stimulating. NARIT provides public access to qualified researchers to forefront scientific capabilities on telescopes installed at our modern observatory in a good setting. NARIT is on the way to be a leading astronomical organization in Thailand and South-East Asia, with access to several telescopes on the national territory as well as in other countries with which it holds Memoranda of Understanding. In particular, NARIT has developed and managed the Thai National Observatory, with a new 2.4m telescope to be equipped with several modern instruments. NARIT also owns many robotic telescopes in Chile, China, and USA.

NARIT is under an auspice of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Thailand and has become a member of the International Astronomical Union since 15 August, 2006.