18th Botanical Conference of Thailand (BCT18)

การประชุมวิชาการพฤกษศาสตร์แห่งประเทศไทย ครั้งที่ 18

June 18-20, 2026

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
collaboration

         Botanical Conference of Thailand (BCT) is an annual conference organized by a rotating university hosts in collaboration with the Botanical Society of Thailand. The BCT provides platforms for students and researchers from around Thailand to exchange ideas and present the most recent findings from their botanical research. The conference also builds bridges to establish future collaborations among botanists throughout the country.

         In 2026, the 18th BCT will be organized by Chulalongkorn University, along with two University partners: Naraesuan University and Walailak University. We are honored to invite you to participate in this conference. The congress themes are very broad covering several approaches of biological sciences.

“In the light of Botany”

         Plants are an important part of the biosphere, especially on terrestrial environments. Through the eyes of plants, we might get new understandings about the natural world.

         This theme was adapted from the famous quote by Thedosius Dobshanzsky: "Nothing in biology make sense except in the light of evolution". Although the quote is a bit exaggerated, looking at biology from different perspectives can give us new insights that we do not previously realized.

Themes


Plant Systematics and Evolution

Systematics and Evolution details


Plant Anatomy and Morphology

Anatomy and Morphology details


Plant Reproductive Biology

Reproductive Biology details


Plant Ecology and Geography


Ecology and Geography details


Plant Physiology


Physiology details


Plant Genetics



Genetics details


Plant Biotechnology


Biotechnology details


Ethnobotany


Ethnobotany details

Important Dates

Registration Rates (THB)

New Registrations Payment Instructions (EN) Payment Instructions (TH)

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Early Bird School Student 800THB Early Bird University Student 1000THB Early Bird Regular Attendees 2000THB

  • Early Bird Registration

    (February 16 - April 19, 2026)

    High School Students: 800 THB

    University Students: 1000 THB

    Regular Attendees: 2000 THB

  • Regular Registration

    (April 20 - May 31, 2026)

    High School Students: 1000 THB

    University Students: 1200 THB

    Regular Attendees: 2500 THB

  • Walk-ins

    (June 18 - June 19, 2026)

    High School Students: 1500 THB

    University Students: 2000 THB

    Regular Attendees: 3000 THB

    • EVENT SCHEDULE (tentative)

    Thursday 18th June 2026

    Mahamakut Building, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

    • 08:00 – 08:45

      Registration

    • 08:45 – 09:30

      Opening ceremony

      • - Opening remarks by the president of the botanical society of Thailand

      • - Opening remarks by the head of department of Botany, Chulalongkorn University

      • - Opening remarks by the dean of the faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

    • 09:30 – 10:30

      Keynote lecture I

    • 10:30 – 11:00

      Coffee breaks and Networking I

    • 11:00 – 12:00

      Oral presentation I

    • 12:00 – 13:00

      Lunch session

    • 13:00 – 14:45

      Oral presentation II

    • 14:45 – 15:00

      Coffee breaks and Networking II

    • 15:00 – 16:30

      Poster presentation I

    • 16:30 – 17:30

      Botanical society of Thailand annual meeting

    Friday 19th June 2026

    Mahamakut Building, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

    • 08:30 – 09:30

      Keynote lecture II

    • 09:30 – 10:00

      Coffee breaks and Networking III

    • 10:00 – 12:00

      Oral presentation III

    • 12:00 – 13:00

      Lunch

    • 13:00 – 14:30

      Keynote lecture III

    • 14:30 – 14:45

      Coffee breaks and Networking IV

    • 14:45 – 16:00

      Award ceremony

    • 16:00 – 16:30

      Closing Ceremony

          - Closing speech by CU representative

          - Presentation awards ceremony

          - Presentation of the BCT Host Trophy to Walailak University representatives

    Saturday 20th June 2026

    (Half – day Excursion)

    Visit to Ko Kret, Nonthaburi (see below)

    Field Trip

    June 20, 2026

    (Field trip registration and payment coming soon)

    BCT18 Field Trip

    Accommodation and Transportation

    Coming soon

    Science Museums at Chulalongkorn University

    The Faculty of Science at Chulalongkorn University is home to five unique and diverse museums, each dedicated to a different branch of science—from biology and botany to geology and imaging technology. These museums serve as learning hubs for students and visitors alike, promoting scientific exploration, research, and public engagement through hands-on exhibits and well-curated collections.

    Whether you're passionate about natural history, fascinated by plant diversity, or curious about how photography evolved, our museums invite you to discover the wonders of science in both traditional and interactive ways.

    Get In Touch

    • Email address

      BCT18@chula.ac.th

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      Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

    • Location

      254 Phaya Thai Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330