Working knowledge, the university‐industry linkage in Thailand: concepts and issues

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to present a general framework for fostering research collaboration and knowledge flow between university and industry in Thailand.

Design/methodology/approach

With the aim of comprehending complex interactions of the university‐industry (U‐I) linkage, the adopted research methodology for collecting data is based on a combination of various approaches, such as qualitative methods encompassing in‐depth interviews, researcher participations and various documents analysis.

Findings

A framework (Government, University, Industry and Networks: G‐U‐I‐N) was developed encompassing the main factors that could make U‐I relationships more successful in Thailand. Knowledge management is an important enabler of this framework.

Originality/value

This paper presents the various elements (enablers) necessary for an emerging country, such as Thailand, to establish or strengthen successful collaboration and research projects between universities and industries in order to remain competitive.

Citation

Worasinchai, L., Ribière, V.M. and Aurélie Bechina Arntzen, A. (2008), "Working knowledge, the university‐industry linkage in Thailand: concepts and issues", VINE, Vol. 38 No. 4, pp. 507-524. https://doi.org/10.1108/03055720810917741