On March 16, 2024, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Mr. Piamsak Milintachinda, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, at Navela Hotel, Mueang Ratchaburi District, Ratchaburi Province. The objective was to exchange academic knowledge and practical experience through various activities such as lectures to provide academic knowledge and workshops on the use of applications to prevent rabies in schools and communities. These activities also encompassed learning promotion activities with three knowledge bases, namely 1) demonstrations of first aid for bites, scratches, and wounds licked by infected dogs; 2) knowledge transfer on rabies using a game-based Q&A competition; 3) legal knowledge on the prevention and control of rabies through the use of IT system EDURA, which would greatly benefit the personnel potential development within the network of the participants of the Training Project this time. Approximately 180 participants attended, comprising livestock officials, health education teachers, village health volunteers, public health officials from local administrative organizations, and community representatives. They are a crucial mechanism to rally social forces towards the successful building of rabies-free communities and effectively driving HRH...

Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute extends its congratulations to the following researchers on their appointments to academic positions: Dr. Jutatip Boonsombat as Research Scientist II Dr. Aurapat Ngamnithiporn as Research Scientist I Dr. Suthipong Chujan as Research Scientist I Office of ResearchMarch 21, 2024

Dr. Aurapat Ngamnithiporn, Research Scientist I, Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute was awarded the 30th Science & Technology Research Grant for the research project on “Development of a Sustainable Preparation of Biologically ActiveN-Heterocycles” from Thailand Toray Science Foundation (TTSF). The awards ceremony was held on March 8, 2024 at Crystal Hall, The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok. This grant aims to support researchers who are working on or about to work on a research project that will enhance the development of science and technology in Thailand in four research areas namely, agriculture & biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Office of ResearchMarch 12, 2024

On February 17, 2024, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Mr. Chalermpol Thanchitt, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities. This event, held at Kantary 304 Hotel, Sri Mahapot District, Prachin Buri Province, is part of the strategic plan of the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. Prachin Buri Province is one of the target areas for the operation of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies in Communities. The activities were organized to facilitate knowledge exchange on animal health, human health, and the efficient management of stray dogs in communities. The training topics consisted of academic lectures and the use of applications to prevent rabies in schools and communities. Approximately 150 participants attended, comprising livestock officials, public health officials, health education teachers, village health volunteers, and community representatives. Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol places great importance on proactive campaigns to create rabies-free areas at the local level. Since 2017, Her Royal Highness has taken...

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tripetch Kanchanapoom, Seconded Official, Research Scientist II, Laboratory of Natural Products, Chulabhorn Research Institute, and Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Khon Kaen University received the Glorification Award in Academic Services on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Khon Kaen University on January 25, 2024 at Golden Jubilee Convention Hall, Khon Kaen University. Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute extends its congratulations on this occasion. Office of ResearchFebruary 14, 2024

On February 2, 2024, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the opening ceremony of “Thailand Inventors’ Day 2024” organized by the National Research Council of Thailand, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation at Bangkok International Trade & Centre, Bangna, Bangkok. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness bestowed awards to the recipients of the National Research Awards 2024, comprising the National Outstanding Researcher Awards, Research Work Awards, Dissertation Awards, and Invention Awards, totaling 178 awards. The awards promote and support research and innovation, as well as honor researchers and inventors for their outstanding national accomplishments. Researchers at Chulabhorn Research Institute received three National Research Awards 2024 as follows: 1. Research Work Award (Very Good Level) in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences titled “Andrographis paniculata: From Basic to Translational Research” by Laboratory of Pharmacology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jutamaad Satayavivad, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Director, Laboratory of Pharmacology, as the project leader in collaboration with the research team at the Chulabhorn Research Institute. They jointly conducted a study and developed research findings by applying basic knowledge derived from the study and research of Andrographis paniculata from upstream to downstream as a medicinal herb to treat diseases, especially COVID-19. Many patients used Andrographis paniculata...

On January 25, 2024, Mr. Bancha Techasakul, Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, accompanied by Mr. Piboon Tivakornpanarai, Director of the Office of Special Activities, and a delegation conducted a site visit to follow up on the progress of the “Royal Initiative Project on the Research and Development of Industrial Scale Orchids” at Mae Hia Agricultural Training and Research Center, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. Mr. Phongsak Puttatum, the Project’s official reported smooth progress of the Project in various areas. Later, the Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, offered recommendations and operational guidelines, as well as moral support to the Project’s officials for further improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. Afterwards, the Vice President and his delegation visited the “Project on the Development and Compilation of the Genetics of Fragrant Woods for Research” in Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province. On this occasion, the delegation was briefed about the progress of the Project. The Vice President provided policy guidance, and offered moral support to the Project’s officials to continue their smooth development in various areas, fulfilling the intention of the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute. Office of Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute January 31, 2024

On January 27, 2024 at 09.00 a.m., by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Mr. Chalit Manityakul, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities. This event which is part of the strategy of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”, was held at Loei Palace Hotel, Mueang Loei District, Loei Province. The project was organized through the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University. The objective was to exchange knowledge on animal health, human health, and the efficient and sustainable management of dogs in communities. The various integrated training activities included lectures to provide academic knowledge, follow-up on the progress and cooperation among relevant agencies under the local laws and regulations in managing and solving the problems of stray dogs, promoting knowledge and understanding of rabies by using the Game Based Learning as a training tool, as well as a workshop on the use of the information systems to prevent rabies in schools and communities. Approximately 200 individuals attended, comprising livestock officials, public health officials...

Mr.Piboon Tivakornpanarai, Director of the Office of Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, accompanied by Mr. Khate Boonmee, Acting Director of Project Monitoring and Analysis (Chulabhorn Pattana Village), and a delegation conducted a site visit to follow up on the progress of the Ceramics Project, Chulabhorn Research Institute, under the Royal Initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, and under the supervision of the Office of Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute at Chulabhorn Pattana 2 Village, Khao Phra Subdistrict, Phipun District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. During the visit, the Director of the Office of Special Activities and his delegation observed all ceramics production processes and checked the condition of the clay extruder to ensure the readiness for use. Following this, the project official reported on the operation of the project, its progress, and any problems encountered. The Director of the Office of Special Activities provided guidelines and recommendations to the project officials to develop and improve the ceramics production processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Before returning to Bangkok, the Director offered moral support to the officials, encouraging them to perform their duties to the best of their ability and join hands to develop work in each area to achieve smooth outcomes, aiming to fulfill the Royal Initiatives of Professor Dr. Her...

Through the benevolence of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, and in addition to her commitment to the well-being of the Thai people in various aspects, Her Royal Highness also takes great interest in the development of veterinary science to promote the healthcare of animals so that they do not suffer from serious diseases especially rabies, which constitutes a major public health problem in the country. Her Royal Highness continuously dedicates all her efforts to supporting the government sector in addressing such problems, as demonstrated for instance by her royal duties performed with HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s Veterinary Volunteer Unit in Chaiyaphum, Lop Buri, and Phetchabun Provinces between January 27-30, 2024. Upon arrival in each province, Her Royal Highness donated 500 doses of rabies vaccines to the livestock officials in each province to boost the animals’ immunity against the disease. This proactive measure upgraded surveillance and prevention of rabies. Her Royal Highness also administered rabies vaccines to dogs and tagged them under HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”, marking them as vaccinated and safe animals. Rabies remains a public health problem in Thailand, threatening people’s health, and is still found spreading in some areas. At present, there is no cure for rabies, and if infected individuals are not provided with...

On January 26, 2024, the Chulabhorn Foundation represented by Lieutenant Chawat Artthayukti, Secretary – General of the Chulabhorn Foundation, received a donation of 500,000 baht for the project “Share Kindness to Fight Rabies”. The donation will be used to purchase veterinary tools and equipment in mobile operating units to support the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. The donation was made by Mr. Jiro Yokota, Director, and Mr. Thongchai Chotsriluecha, General Manager, Kingfisher Holdings Limited. The ceremony was held in the Reception Room, 2nd Floor, Chemistry Research Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute. Public Relations Section, Office of the President January 26, 2024

Chulabhorn Research Institute Certified as Research/Development Agency The Chulabhorn Research Institute was certified for laboratory standards in compliance with the OECD Principles of GLP from the Bureau of Laboratory Quality Standards, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, on October 25, 2023. As a testing agency for product safety in compliance with the OECD Principles of GLP, the Chulabhorn Research Institute will contribute to upgrading testing standards for product safety to be on par with international standards. This will enhance confidence in products and improve the potential of Thai entrepreneurs for higher competitiveness in production and export. The Chulaborn Research Institute provides safety testing services within its scope, including pharmaceuticals, herbal medicine, dietary supplements, and functional foods. Initially, the Institute offers testing services for acute oral toxicity under the OECD test guidelines no. 420 and no. 423. For those interested, please refer to https://www.cri.or.th/th/non-clinical-glp-th-2/. Office of ResearchJanuary 25, 2024