On behalf of the editorial board, it is our distinct privilege to welcome you to THNHMJ. Dedicated to the advancement of natural history, the journal serves as a public venue for naturalists, researchers, and museum scholars to disseminate scientific research. By fostering academic exchange rooted in empirical evidence, we strive to find solutions and build resilience against the complex challenges of global change.
THNHMJ was established in 2005 to fulfill the need for disseminating research in natural history to a wider audience. The journal is published biannually, with Issue 1 covering January to June and Issue 2 covering July to December. From 2005 to 2019, the journal did not maintain a fixed limit on the number of articles per issue. However, since 2020, THNHMJ has restricted its publication to a maximum of seven articles per issue, corresponding to approximately 10–14 articles per volume annually.
Aims and Scope
THNHMJ is pleased to accept the publication of basic research in natural history, covering fields such as taxonomy and systematics, biodiversity, checklists, biogeography, ecology and behavior, morphology, physiology, and other related sciences including agriculture and human culture. Our journal primarily focuses on studies conducted in Thailand. However, research from neighboring countries that shares interconnected natural resources with Thailand is also accepted on a limited basis.
The journal covers the following scopes of content:
1. Taxonomy and Systematic. The journal welcomes manuscripts on species descriptions, including new species descriptions, new geographic records, and taxonomic revisions of higher taxa based on morphological or molecular/DNA evidence. Systematic and evolutionary studies are also included in this scope.
2. Biodiversity. This scope covers the study of diverse extinct and extant species within a specific ecosystem or across various ecosystems. Species checklists and biogeographical studies are also welcome.
3. Ecology and Behavior. Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components. Behavior in living organisms refers to actions or responses elicited by internal and external stimuli, which are essential for survival and reproduction.
4. Morphology. In biology, morphology is the study of the physical form, structure, and specific structural features of living organisms.
5. Another Field. Many cultures rely on biodiversity for their livelihoods, medicine, agriculture, and spiritual practices, underscoring the vital link between ecological and cultural preservation.
The journal accepts research on natural resources, encompassing flora, fauna, microorganisms, and fungi, including both extant and extinct species. Additionally, the scope covers earth resources such as soils, rocks, and minerals. Research utilizing reference specimens preserved in Thai museums or national repositories will receive priority consideration.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the TCI-TSRI-Scopus Collaboration Project (Phase 2 2023-2026), Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) Center, and the local board for their dedication, guidance and constructive input throughout this process.
We warmly invite you to submit your work to THNHMJ. Whether you are an experienced researcher, an early-career scholar, or a practitioner in natural history, your research makes a vital contribution. Please take note of our “Submission Checklist” in the Author Guidelines or Submission to ensure your manuscript meets our standards.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all authors, reviewers, and readers for their unwavering trust and continued support. The journal remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing high-quality scholarly research.
Thank you for your interest in THNHMJ. We look forward to collaborating with you to further advance the natural history academic community.
Sincerely,
Editorial Team
The Thailand Natural History Museum Journal
Associate Professor in Biology. Specialize in biodiversity and insect taxonomy, alongside forest ecology. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Weeyawat-Jaitrong?ev=hdr_xprf
Announcements
The Thailand Natural History Museum Journal (THNHMJ) was moved to ThaiJO in September 2026. All articles from Volumes 10 to 20 are available on this website, while Volumes 1 to 9 can still be accessed at the previous website (https://journal.nsm.or.th/en/archives-thnhmjournals).