Established on April 1, 1966, NIDA is an institution for higher education under the Office of Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education. At its infancy, NIDA received initial help from the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, Department of International Affairs, Ford Foundation, and Midwest University Consortium for International Affairs (MUCIA), acquiring a portion of educating and training programs from Office of National Economic and Social Development.
History of NIDA
Resolution, Vision, and Mission
Resolution
Conceived by H.M. King Bhumipol Adulyadej (King Rama IX), NIDA has therefore strictly adhered to the royal speech given at the Institute’s very first commencement ceremony for graduation on November 19, 1970 as the guiding principles for transferring knowledge…
Vision
“International Institute for Societal Wisdom and Cultivation of Leaders for Sustainable Development” The vision transpires onto three expected outcomes:
1.Wisdom for Sustainable Development
2.Leaders for Future Changes
3.Contributions for Community and Society
Mission
To realize NIDA’s vision, the missions that must be accomplished are the following:
1.Cultivate leaders with wisdom and integrity for national development.
2.Create knowledge and research in development administration…
President

Professor Tippawan Lorsuwannarat, Ph.D.
NIDA President
Educational Background
- Ph.D. (Administrative Studies), York University, Canada
- M.E.S. (Information Management), York University, Canada
- Diploma (Managerial Control and Management Information System), Research Institute for Management Science (RVB), the Netherlands
- M.P.A. (Public Policy), National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand
- B.A. (Economics), Thammasat University, Thailand
Area of Expertise
- Modern Organization
- Modern Management
- Public Budgeting, Public Governance
- Organization Innovation
Vice Presidents




Assistants to the President

Asst.Prof. Pattrawut Charoenroop, Ph.D.
Assistant to the President for International Affairs

Assoc. Prof. Chandra-nuj Mahakanjana, Ph.D.
Assistant to the President for Student and Alumni Relations

Assoc. Prof. Asawin NedpogaeoProfessor
Assistant to the President for Corporate Communications
Dean

Asst. Prof. Pramote Luenam, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Applied Statistics

Assoc. Prof. Tatchawan Kanitpong, Ph.D.
Dean, NIDA Business School

Assoc. Prof. Kullatip Satararuji, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Communication Arts Management and Innovation

Assoc. Prof. Pakpong Pochanart, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Environmental Development Administration

Asst. Prof. Paithoon Monpanthong, Ph.D.
Dean of Graduate School of Tourism Management

Professor Sorasart Sukcharoensin, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Development Economics

Asst. Prof. Sid Suntrayuth, Ph.D.
Dean, International College

Professor Chiraprapha Akaraborworn, Ph.D.
Dean of School of Human Resource Development

Assoc. Prof. Kasma Suwanarak, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Language and Communication

Asst. Prof. Jaray Singhakowinta, Ph.D.
Dean of School of Social Development and Management Strategy

Assoc. Prof. Ploy Suebvises, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Public Administration

Assoc. Prof. Amornrat Kulsudjarit, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Law
Director

Assoc. Prof. Pramote Kucharoen, Ph.D.
Director of library and information center

Bongkot Jenjarrussakul, Ph.D.
Director of Information and Digital Technology Center (IDT)

Assoc. Prof. Patthareeya Lakpetch, Ph.D.
Director of Research Bureau National Institute of Development Administration

Professor Boonchai Hongcharu, Ph.D.
Director of Siripattana Training Center
NIDA Council
NIDA Council envisions the Institute as a world class institute aiming at creating and building leaders for sustainable development who have an active role in government, private, and civil society sectors.
Contact
National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)
148 Serithai Road, Klong-Chan, Bangkapi,
Bangkok THAILAND 10240
Public relations contact
Correspondence and Formalities Section