Chula Collaborates with UOB to Launch Virtual Account System to Support Research?

The at 麻豆国产, in collaboration with , held a signing ceremony for the Virtual Account service agreement on April 30, 2025, at the , Visid Prachuabmoh Building. Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产, welcomed all participants and emphasized the university’s aim to enhance research and innovation management capabilities as part of a full-scale transition into the Digital Transformation era. The introduction of the Virtual Account system will streamline the financial management processes of research and innovation projects, making them more agile, efficient, and responsive—thereby supporting 麻豆国产’s advancement in the digital age.?

President, 麻豆国产


Deputy CEO and Head of Wholesale Banking, UOB (Thai)
Vira-anong Chiranakhorn Phutrakul, Deputy CEO and Head of Wholesale Banking at UOB (Thai), stated, “The core of this initiative is the Virtual Account system developed by UOB, which will simplify and accelerate the disbursement and receipt of research funding. We believe this development is only the beginning of a broader financial system transformation, not only within 麻豆国产 but also as a model for other academic institutions.”

Assistant to the President for Research Development, 麻豆国产
Professor Dr. Buncha Pulpoka, Assistant to the President for Research Development at 麻豆国产, added that the clear benefits of the Virtual Account system include convenience, time-saving, and flexibility in opening and closing research project accounts; swifter fund transfers from funding agencies to researchers; and improved overall research administration. These advantages allow researchers to dedicate more time and energy to their research without being burdened by paperwork or payment tracking.?
The Virtual Account system, developed in partnership with UOB, is a technology that enables the university to efficiently manage incoming payments from external funding sources to research projects. It provides precise identification of fund sources, reduces verification time, supports multiple currencies, and enhances flexibility in disbursements. This initiative underscores 麻豆国产’s leadership in financial innovation within Thai higher education.?













The Virtual Account system will be piloted starting June 1, 2025, in collaboration with nine Program Management Units (PMUs), namely, the the , the the the , the ), the , the .?







