From Information Retrieval to Knowledge Discovery
13 July 2026
One of the key directions in transforming Thailand’s research information infrastructure is to move beyond conventional document search towards knowledge discovery.
The Thai National Research Repository (TNRR) is being enhanced through AI and natural language processing to support the discovery of research knowledge based not only on keywords, but also on meaning, context and relationships between information.
Through TNRR Smart Search, users can move beyond traditional keyword matching and discover relevant information even when different terms or expressions are used.
Users do not always need to know which system contains the information they are looking for or which exact keywords to enter. Instead, they can express their needs in natural language, while AI helps interpret the context, connect related information and surface relevant knowledge.
This represents a shift:
From Information Retrieval
to Knowledge Discovery
The objective is to make research knowledge more discoverable and accessible based on what users are trying to understand, explore or solve.
“ Making Research Knowledge Conversational ”
AI is also changing the way people interact with research information.
Through TNRR DocChat, users can interact with research documents through natural-language questions and answers. Meanwhile, the NRIIS Chatbot helps users access information and services related to Thailand’s national research and innovation management system more conveniently.
These capabilities reduce the need for users to read large volumes of documents or navigate multiple systems manually at every stage.
Users can begin with a question or a need, and AI can help them search, analyse and connect relevant information.
Research information systems are therefore evolving beyond simply storing and displaying data. They are becoming more capable of supporting understanding and knowledge access through natural-language interaction.
