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In 1902, King Chulalongkorn attempted to promote the country's silk, silverware, and weaving industries. He hired Dr Kametaro Toyama, from the University of Tokyo, to train Siamese students in Japanese silk and weaving crafts. In 1904, the School of Sericulture was founded at Tambon Thung Saladaeng, Bangkok by Prince Benbadhanabongse, the director of the department of sericulture of the Ministry of Agriculture. The school was renamed the School of Agriculture in 1906.

In 1908, the School of the Ministry of Agriculture was founded at Windsor Palace as the Ministry of Agriculture merged three schools, the School of Surveying (founded in 1882), the School of Irrigation (founded in 1905), and the School of Agriculture. Thailand's first tertiary-level agriculture curriculum began to offer courses in 1909. However, the Siamese government merged the School of the Ministry of Agriculture with the Civil Service College in 1913, due to the objective of founding the school meets the royal initiative of establishment the Civil Service College of King Vajiravudh.

In 1917, Phraya Thepsartsatit and Chaophraya Thammasakmontri of the Ministry of Education founded the first primary school of agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, named the Primary School Agriculture Teacher Training School in Tambon Horwang. It moved to Tambon Phra Prathon, Nakhon Pathom Province in 1918.

In 1931, Prince Sithiporn Kridakara and Chaophraya Thammasakmontri together expanded the school regionally. In the central region, a campus was located in Saraburi Province, in the northern region in Chiang Mai Province, in the northeastern region in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and in the southern region in Songkhla Province.

In 1935, the Primary School Agriculture Teacher Training School in each part of the country was closed and merged following the agricultural education policy in that time. Luang Ingkhasikasikan, Luang Suwan Vajokkasikij, and Phra Chuangkasetsinlapakan together proposed to maintain the Mae Jo School (today's Mae Jo University) at Chiang Mai Province only and renamed it Secondary-level Agriculture Technical School before it was elevated to the College of Agriculture, under the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

The Ministry of Agriculture established the Central Agriculture Station or "Kaset Klang", in Bang Khen District, Bangkok. It caused the College of Agriculture to move to Bang Khen District in 1938 and the government office at Chiang Mai Province became Kasetsart Preparatory School to prepare students to study at the College of Agriculture in Bang Khen.

In 1943, Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram promoted the College of Agriculture and established Kasetsart University as a department of the Ministry of Agriculture. The university initially consisted of four faculties: agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and cooperatives (today's divided into Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Business Administration).

In 1966, Mom Luang Xujati Kambhu, the Fifth President of Kasetsart University, judged the Bang Khen campus too confined and unable to support the education in agricultural sciences called for by the National Social and Economics Development Plan. The Kamphaeng Saen campus was established on 12 November 1979 as a result.

The university further expanded by establishing Sriracha campus, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province campus, Suphan Buri campus, Krabi campus and Lopburi campus. The university already established Si Racha campus in 1989 and the Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province campus on 15 August 1996.

On 18 July 2015, the Kasetsart University Act B.E. 2558 (2015) transformed it from a public university to a national university.

Research

Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute

Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI) administers and coordinates research projects and research efforts.

Institute of Food Research and Product Development

The Institute of Food Research and Product Development (IFRPD), is a science and food technology research institute, with the mandate to provide information and services to society as well as research in support of governmental policies to resolve the country's economic problems related to agricultural products.

Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute

Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute (KAPI), is an agricultural and agro-industrial product research institute, established on 29 July 1991 to research and develop quality standards in non-food innovation.

Kasetsart University Institute for Advanced Studies

Kasetsart University Institute for Advanced Studies (KUIAS) consists of four research centers: the Center for Advanced Studies for Agriculture and Food; the Center for Advanced Studies in Tropical Natural Resources; the Center for Advanced Studies in Nanotechnology for Chemical, Food and Agricultural Industries; and the Center for Advanced Studies In Industrial Technology. They are responsible for carrying out targeted research initiatives.

Princess Sirindhorn International Center for Research Development and Technology Transfer

Princess Sirindhorn International Center for Research Development and Technology Transfer (PSIC) is an agency established through a collaboration between the Bureau of the Royal Household and Kasetsart University with tasks in the royal projects according to Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and the royal family in supporting and coordinating research, development and technology transfer at the national and international level. PSIC has visions to improve quality of life and well-being, promote knowledge to the disadvantaged, cooperate with the government, private sector and international organizations, create opportunities for people in remote areas.

Center for Excellence in Silk

Housed at Kamphaeng Saen campus, the center is a provider of silkworm eggs and know-how to Thai farmers.

Research Stations

Kasetsart University have research and training stations under supervision of Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Faculty of Forestry and Kamphaeng Saen campus located in various areas throughout Thailand, such as Faculty of Agriculture's research stations at Pak Chong, Thap Kwang, Khok Charoen, Phaniat, Khao Hin Son, Phetchabun, Doi Pui, Faculty of Fisheries's research stations at Si Racha, Khlong Wan, Samut Songkhram, Kamphaeng Saen, Ranong, Faculty of Forestry's research and training stations at Chiang Mai, Lampang (Huay Tak), Wang Nam Khiao, Hat Wanakon, Phang Nga, Trat and Kamphaeng Saen campus's research stations at Kamphaeng Saen, Kanchanaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Notable alumni

Princess Chulabhorn, a Thai princess who was awarded the UNESCO Albert Einstein medal for her efforts in promoting scientific collaboration in 1986

Srirasmi Suwadee, a former member of the royal family of Thailand

Rapee Sagarik, a Thai horticulturist, botanist and orchid expert and the 7th president of Kasetsart University

Theera Wongsamut, a former Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives

Seub Nakhasathien, a Thai conservationist who was well known for his efforts to protect nature

Prapat Panyachatraksa, a former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and former Minister of Natural Resources and Environment

Sutham Sangprathum, a former Deputy Minister of Interior, former Deputy Minister of Education and former Minister of University Affairs

Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, the president of Siam University and a former president of International Association of University Presidents

Chavalit Vidthayanon, a Thai ichthyologist and senior researcher of biodiversity of WWF Thailand

Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, a Thai diplomat and the chairperson of the General Council of the World Trade Organization for 2020

Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai, the head coach of the Thailand women's national volleyball team

Ratthasart Korrasud, a Thai pop singer, actor and IT/digital media expert

Navin Yavapolkul, a Thai singer, actor and lecturer of economics at Kasetsart University

Janjira Janchome, a Thai beauty queen and the Miss Thailand Universe 2002

Khemanit Jamikorn, a Thai TV actress, singer and model

Nat Thewphaingam, a Thai singer, actor, model, presenter and the winner of the 5th season of reality talent show True Academy Fantasia

Pen-ek Karaket, a Thai taekwondo practitioner who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the under 58 kg weight class

Darvid Kreepolrerk, a Thai actor and singer, best known as Forth in the television series 2 Moons

Napat Injaiuea, a Thai singer-songwriter, actor, writer and the winner of the 6th season of reality talent show The Star

Suppasit Jongcheveevat, a Thai actor and model

Weluree Ditsayabut, a Thai beauty queen and the former Miss Universe Thailand 2014

Punika Kulsoontornrut, a Thai beauty queen and the Miss Earth Thailand 2013

Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, a Thai actor and model

Prachaya Ruangroj, a Thai actor and model

Jirakit Thawornwong, a Thai actor and singer

Supassara Thanachat, a Thai actor and model, best known as Sprite in Hormones: The Series

Perawat Sangpotirat, a Thai actor and model

Thanapon Jarujitranon, a Thai actor and singer, best known as Beam in 2 Moons

Worranit Thawornwong, a Thai actress and model

Krit Amnuaydechkorn, a Thai actor and model

Anchana Heemmina, a Thai human rights activist

Chawarin Perdpiriyawong, a Thai actor and singer

Tawinan Anukoolprasert, a Thai actor and singer

Jespipat Tilapornputt, a Thai actor and model

Save Saisawat, a Thai actor and model

Thanaphon U-sinsap, a Thai actor and model

Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn, a Thai actor and singer

Thanachai Sakchaicharoenkul, a Thai actor, singer and Ice hockey player

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