Established in 1967 with a different name, the Naresuan University was officially recognized as a university in 1990 in Thailand. The name has been derived from the great king of Naresuan and Prof. Dr.Sujin Jinahyon is the current President of the institute. The university offers a large laboratory where all research works are conducted on Pharmaceuticals, Science and Technology, Health and Social Sciences. This university has a big statue of King Naresuan on its large campus. It also provides facilities including a parking ground, canteen, cafe, and student hostel on its premise. Nearby to the university are residential complexes, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, Thai spa centers, bars and pubs. The institute is well-known for its advanced technological conference rooms that organize scientific conferences.