Politics
Ministry of Higher Education Pauses CMU Professor Appointment Pending Ethics Review
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has confirmed that the royal endorsement process for a Chiang Mai University professor is currently on hold.
According to a report by Matichon Online on August 23, 2026, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has clarified the status of a pending academic appointment. The Ministry has decided not to submit the request for royal endorsement for a professor from Chiang Mai University (CMU) at this time.
This administrative pause is due to an ongoing investigation into research ethics. The Ministry is awaiting the final results of this inquiry before proceeding with any formal recognition.
For residents and those involved in the academic community, this development highlights the rigorous oversight processes currently applied to high-level academic appointments in Thailand. It underscores the importance placed on research integrity within the nation's public university system.
At this stage, the specific details regarding the nature of the ethics investigation have not been disclosed. It remains to be confirmed when the investigation will conclude and whether the findings will result in the resumption of the appointment process or further administrative action. The Ministry has not provided a definitive timeline for the resolution of this matter.