Emerging Trends of Library and Information Science Research in Thailand

The article analyzes Library and Information Science research trends in Thailand (2007–2024) using bibliographic data from Thai Journal Online (TCI) and SCOPUS. Bibliometric tools and science mapping techniques were used to analyze the data. The findings provide an analysis of 3,354 publications showing a 14.06% annual growth rate, with five main research themes including Information Management, Knowledge Management, Academic Libraries, Decision Making and Ontology, and information management as the focus (n=113). The collaboration network has eight clusters, with two dominant groups accounting for 56.25% of collaborations. K. Tuamsuk is the largest cluster's leading researcher (betweenness=58.551, PageRank=0.111). Three research phases were identified: infrastructure development (2008-2012), knowledge management (2013-2018), and technology-sustainability integration (2019-2024). In conclusion, the article contributes to a better understanding of Thailand's library and Information Science research which has shifted from traditional methods to integrated information management, focusing more on sustainability and emerging technologies. The field exhibits solid regional collaboration and opportunities for improved international partnerships.