# India-Thailand academic and research cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-thailand-academic-and-research-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-26T05:00:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Indian higher education institutions are expanding academic and research ties with Thai universities. Gauhati University has engaged with a delegation from Thailand, including officials from Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss cooperation in higher education, research, and information technology. Discussions highlighted historical and linguistic connections, such as the links between the Thai language and the ancient Tai-Ahom language, with potential collaboration in student and teacher exchanges, internships, and tourism. Following these developments, Galgotias University signed a Letter of Intent with Krirk University in Thailand. This partnership aims to enhance student mobility, faculty development, and knowledge exchange through joint academic programs, curriculum development, and shared research initiatives, including training in entrepreneurship and women’s leadership. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Galgotias University signs academic partnership with Thailand’s Krirk University Galgotias University and Thailand’s Krirk University have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on research, student exchange, and joint academic programs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galgotias-university-signs-academic-partnership-with-thailands-krirk-university ### 2026-09-23: Gauhati University and Thailand explore academic and research ties Gauhati University and a Thai delegation are discussing enhanced cooperation in higher education, research, IT, and cultural exchanges, leveraging historical and linguistic ties between the regions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gauhati-university-and-thailand-explore-academic-and-research-ties --- Cite as: India-Thailand academic and research cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-thailand-academic-and-research-cooperation