Institutional Structure

KING PRAJADHIPOK’S INSTITUTE ACT, B.E. 2541 (1998) has established three committees:

1. King Prajadhipok’s Institute Council
2. Administrative Board of the Institute
3. Committee to monitor and evaluate the performance of the Institute

Apart of the three committees, King Prajadhipok’s Institute Council has established other important committees:

1. Committee of King Prajadhipok Museum
2. Committee to Administer Fund, Finance, Budget, and Asset
3. Committee to Screen Human Resource Management
4. Committee of Academic for King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Internal Structure of King Prajadhipok’s Institute

King Prajadhipok’s Institute comprises 11 internal divisions, each with distinct roles and responsibilities:

1. The Secretariat Office
Responsible for strategic management and the implementation of policies set by the Institute Council and the Secretary-General. It serves as the central coordinating body within the organization, supporting the Institute’s integrated mission through policy formulation, strategic planning, risk management, and performance evaluation in all dimensions.
The Office oversees legal affairs, corporate governance, meetings of major committees, official ceremonies, international relations, library and publications management, and organizational quality assurance in alignment with modern public management principles. It also enhances the Institute’s public image and performs other duties as assigned by the Secretary-General.

2. College of Politics and Governance
Responsible for providing education and training to strengthen political and governance leadership competencies in a democratic regime with the King as Head of State. The College serves members of parliament, senior officials from the public and private sectors, and civil society leaders.
Its core functions include offering advanced certificate and specialized programs relevant to current social, political, and economic contexts; conducting policy-oriented research; fostering national and international cooperation networks; and serving as a center for leadership development with vision, ethics, and social responsibility.

3. College of Local Government Development
Responsible for strengthening local administrative organizations as the foundation of democracy. It provides education and training to enhance the capabilities of local political leaders, civil servants, local administrators, and civil society.
The College promotes good governance, citizen participation, and conducts research to develop decentralization tools and innovations, reduce inequalities, and improve local governance in the digital era. It also builds interregional and multilevel networks to advance sustainable local development aligned with national public policy, serves as the Secretariat of the King Prajadhipok’s Award, and performs other duties assigned by the Secretary-General.

4. Office of Research and Development
Responsible for conducting research driven by key social issues and aimed at policy impact. It provides research grants to promote public participation in knowledge creation, systematizes the dissemination of research outcomes, and offers academic research services to external agencies.
The Office also builds research collaboration networks domestically and internationally to enhance the nation’s long-term research capacity.

5. Office of Civic Engagement and Political Inclustion
Responsible for promoting systematic citizen political participation through education, training, network building, and fostering democratic citizenship under the constitutional monarchy.
The Office operates through Civic Political Development Centers at the local level, which serve as participatory learning platforms cultivating social responsibility, political literacy, and constructive oversight of state power.

6. King Prajadhipok Museum
Serves as a learning center on King Prajadhipok Studies, dedicated to preserving and disseminating knowledge about His Majesty King Prajadhipok’s royal duties and democratic ideals, as well as the political and administrative history during the transitional period.
The Museum develops interactive and immersive exhibitions, builds partnerships with international museums and learning centers, and performs other duties assigned by the Secretary-General.

7. Office of Central Administrative Affairs
Responsible for managing the Institute’s resources and supporting its missions in financial management, accounting, budgeting, and procurement with transparency and efficiency.
It also oversees facilities, vehicles, and environmental management to meet Green Office and international safety standards.
The Office focuses on human resource development, career advancement, welfare, and work–life quality, promotes flexible and technology-driven work systems, manages IT infrastructure, and provides audiovisual services to ensure efficient and integrated operations across the Institute.

8. National Legislative College
Serves as the nation’s primary institution for legislative education. It enhances the legislative capacity of Parliament by providing research, legal impact analysis, specialized education and training, and in-depth consultation for members of parliament, committees, and parliamentary staff.
The College also conducts research to promote transparent and fair elections, anti-corruption mechanisms, and the effective exercise of legislative power. It strengthens connections with international legislative institutions to advance the Thai Parliament’s capacity and public trust.

9. Office of Peace and Good Governance
Responsible for developing knowledge and skills in conflict management, peacebuilding, and governance across public, private, and social sectors.
The Office provides education, training, and research on conflict resolution through non-violent means, offers consultation on complex conflicts and emerging security threats, promotes a culture of peace in Thai society, and serves as a regional academic leader in peace and governance.

10. Office of Training and Human Capital Development
Responsible for designing and implementing modern educational and training programs to enhance leadership, public administration, and social engagement competencies.
It promotes lifelong learning mechanisms, provides professional training services to external organizations with academic excellence, and performs other duties assigned by the Secretary-General.

11. Office of Democratic Systainovation
Responsible for developing and promoting social innovations through democratic processes to achieve sustainable national development.
It integrates good governance, social justice, and efficient resource management with political mechanisms and public participation.
Through creative research, training, and policy recommendations, it acts as an incubator for modern democratic innovation, both nationally and internationally.