Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana, Research Scientist II at the Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, received the 2023 Taguchi Award for Outstanding Researcher for her research titled “Biotechnology for microbial source tracking for water pollution management and sustainable public health protection” from the Thai Society for Biotechnology. These awards are offered to individuals with outstanding achievements in research and innovation in the fields of biotechnology, food, agriculture, industry, and public health in Thailand with potential for practical application. The award presentation ceremony and the research presentation were held at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference (TSB 2023) on “Sustainable Development Through Bio-Circular Green (BCG) Economy Model”from November 27 – 28, 2023 at Greenery Resort Khao Yai, Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. The type of award which Dr. Sirikanchana received, in particular, honors scientists with exceptional research achievements in biotechnology, and promotes and supports the scientists who can apply their research for concrete use in the industrial sector or society. Office of ResearchNovember 23, 2023

On November 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bang Ban district meeting hall, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Mr. Bancha Techasakul, Vice President for Special Activities at the CRI, presented 1,000 sets of the Royally-Granted essential supplies, such as jasmine rice, canned food, instant noodles, towels, common household medicines, and face masks, to Mr. Pairat Petchyuan, Vice Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, accompanied by the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district chief, the Bang Ban district chief, and representatives of the flood victims, for onward distribution to the flood victims in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, with 500 sets each, to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district and to Bang Ban district. The primary goal was to uplift the spirits and alleviate the immediate suffering of those affected by the floods at the initial stage. On this occasion, the Vice President for Special Activities of the CRI conveyed the deep concern of Her Royal Highness for those affected by the natural disaster in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, as well as for the officials on duty from various agencies. The benevolence of Her Royal Highness brought immeasurable joy and gratitude to the flood victims and the officials. They expressed their...

Dr. Piyachat Chuysinuan, Research Scientist II at the Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Chulabhorn Research Institute, was awarded a research grant from L’Oreal (Thailand) Ltd.’s 21st “For Women in Science” Fellowship Program for 2023 in biological science. The research grants are awarded to women researchers for their outstanding contributions to society in the fields of environment and sustainability. Dr. Piyachat Chuysinuan attended the research grant presentation ceremony on November 14, 2023 in the Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok. These awards support research and recognize women’s achievements in science, as well as provide a forum for the enhancement of their high-quality research to benefit society, both in Thailand and internationally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWnMJPG0D4A Office of Research November 21, 2023

On November 19, 2023, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol graciously presented the Royal Trophies to the winners of the 2023 National Buffalo Beauty Contest in the “2nd Udon Thani: People’s Ways of Life, Buffaloes’ Ways of Life, Thai Heritage, World Heritage Festival”. The event was organized by Udon Thani Provincial Office, in collaboration with Udon Thani Provincial Administrative Organization, Udon Thani Provincial Livestock Office, the Association for Thai Buffalo Conservation and Development under the Royal Patronage, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, and a network of buffalo farmers in Udon Thani province, at the Khok Nong Ko public area, Thung Yai subdistrict, Thung Fon district, Udon Thani Province. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness presented the Royal Trophies to the first-prize winners of the Grand Champion category, the owners of a male buffalo named Pee Mai from Ubon Ratchathani Province and a female buffalo named Khao Hom from Chai Nat Province, and to the runners up of the Reserve Champion category, the owners of a male buffalo named Wan Charoen from Nong Bua Lamphu Province and a female buffalo named Thong Tip from Nong Khai Province, totaling 4 awards. This year, 686 buffaloes from across the country entered the beauty contest. The Thai people are filled with joy and deep gratitude for the intention of Her Royal Highness to...

Mr. Piboon Tivakornpanarai, Director, Office of Special Activities at the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), accompanied by Mr. Khate Boonmee, Acting Director of Project Monitoring and Analysis (Chulabhorn Pattana Village), and a delegation conducted site visits to follow up on the progress of the Royal Initiative Projects of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the CRI, under the supervision of the Office of Special Activities of the CRI, in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phangnga provinces, comprising: The Ceramic Project, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Chulabhorn Pattana 2 Village, Khao Phra subdistrict, Phipun district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province The Baan Nam Sai Community Project, Lam Kaen subdistrict, Thai Mueang district, Phangnga province The Orchid and Ornamental Plants Project, Lam Kaen subdistrict, Thai Mueang district, Phangnga province The Chulabhorn 36 Marine Park Project,Lam Kaen subdistrict, Thai Mueang district, Phangnga province The officials attached to the projects reported on the operations and the progress of the projects, as well as any problems encountered. The Director of the Office of Special Activities offered comments and recommendations to the officials to ensure that their operations achieve the goals with maximum benefit. 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 work together to develop and complete work in...

On October 27, 2023 at 10.30 a.m., Mr. Bancha Techasakul, Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), in his capacity as Chairman of the Committee for the Operation of the Chulabhorn 36 Marine Park Project, along with members of the Working Group, attended a meeting with Vice Admiral Suchart Thampitakvej, Commander, Third Naval Area Command (3rd NAC), Vice Chairman of the Committee for the Operation of the Chulabhorn 36 Marine Park Project, and a delegation. The objective was to jointly devise the 2024 action plan for the Chulabhorn 36 Marine Park Project, the management guidelines for the Chulabhorn Marine Park Conservation Center, and an action plan for the survey, repair, and laying out of buoys for boats to prevent indiscriminate anchor casting and conserve coral reefs in the Andaman Sea. The meeting was held in the meeting room of the Third Naval Area Command, Mueang Phuket district, Phuket province. Captain Thompong Charlardtham, RTN, Head, Chulabhorn Marine Park Conservation Center, and Chief Petty Officer First Class Adisron Rodchawang, an official attached to the Center, also attended the meeting. In the afternoon, the Vice President for Special Activities of the CRI visited the Chulabhorn 36 Marine Park Project and Baan Nam Sai Community Project, both in Thai Mueang district, Phangnga province to follow up on the progress of the Projects....

On October 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lom Sak district office meeting hall, Phetchabun province, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Mr. Bancha Techasakul, Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), presented 1,100 sets of the Royally-Granted essential supplies, such as jasmine rice, canned food, instant noodles, towels, common household medicines, and face masks, to Mr. Krit Kongmuang, Governor of Phetchabun Province, accompanied by heads of provincial authorities, community leaders, and flood victims, for onward distribution to the flood victims in Phetchabun Province. The primary goal was to uplift the spirits and alleviate the immediate suffering of those affected by the flood. On this occasion, the Vice President for Special Activities of the CRI conveyed the deep concern of Her Royal Highness for those affected by the natural disaster in Phetchabun Province, as well as the officials on duty from various agencies. The benevolence of Her Royal Highness brought immeasurable joy and gratitude to the flood victims and the officials. They expressed their reverence for Her and wished Her excellent health and happiness. Since September 28, 2023, a total of 19 subdistricts with over 7,600 households and 19,000 rai of agricultural land, had been affected by the flooding in Lom Sak district, Phetchabun province....

Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana, Research Scientist II at the Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, was honored with the 2023 Thai Government Scholar Rising Star Award in the field of Environmental Science from the Association of the Thai Government Scholarship Students. The awards are presented to former Thai government scholarship recipients who have performed their duties with determination and attentiveness, with the ability to initiate or make tangible changes to their organization, society, or the country, and have maintained a work record marked by honesty, integrity, diligence, perseverance, and good conduct. The award presentation ceremony was held at the Annual Meeting of the Association of the Thai Government Scholarship Students on November 26, 2023 at Energy Complex, CBuilding, Synergy Hall, Bangkok. These awards honor and encourage Thai Government scholar alumni with outstanding accomplishments and conduct, serving as examples and inspirations for the new generation of Thai Government scholars in performing their duties with diligence and perseverance. Office of Research October 31, 2023

Name: Dr. Benjarath Pupacdi Javed Position: Research Scientist (primarily working with the TIGER-LC project) Office address: Translational Research Unit Chulabhorn Research Institute 54 Kamphaeng Phet 6 Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand Research Interests: Data science Bioinformatics Liver Cancer Epidemiology Education and Degrees: Ph.D., Computer Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA, 2007 M.S., Computer Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA, 2002 B.S., Computer Science, The Johns Hopkins University, MD, USA, 2000 High school, The Peddie School, Hightstown, NJ, USA, 1996 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0286-3043 Publications: See my Google Scholar page here.

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Mr. Chalit Manityakul, Vice President for International Relations of the CRI, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, under the strategy of the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. The event was held at Loft Mania Boutique Hotel, Tha Tapao Subdistrict, Mueang Chumphon District, Chumphon Province. The activities of the Training Project consisted of academic lectures and a workshop on using applications to prevent rabies in schools and communities, with over 160 participants attended, including livestock officials, public health officials from local administrative organizations, health education teachers, village health volunteers, and community representatives. Chumphon Province is selected as a target area for HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. Dogs and cats population in Chumphon Province is currently recorded at 160,662, with 1,335 already sterilized. Training to enhance and develop the potential of rabies prevention has been provided to 194 livestock volunteers. In the budget year 2023, the Provincial Office implemented a project to build rabies-free zones in Sawi District, covering 11 Subdistricts. Among these, 6 Subdistricts have...

On June 2, 2023, the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony to honor Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty’s Birthday Anniversary, which falls on June 3, 2023, to express their loyalty and gratitude in recognition of Her Majesty’s immeasurable benevolence. On this occasion, Khunying Laxanachantorn Laohaphan, Executive Vice President of the CRI and Chairperson of the ceremony, together with other CRI executives, signed a book of blessings in front of Her Majesty’s portrait. The ceremony was held in the Hall of the Chemistry Research Building of the CRI. General Administration Division Office of Administration June 2, 2023

On May 20, 2023, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Mr. Chalermpol Thanchitt, Vice President for International Relations of the CRI, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, under HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. The event was held at Classic Kameo Hotel, Nernpra Subdistrict, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province. The activities of the Training Project comprised academic lectures and a workshop on using applications of the IT system to prevent rabies in schools and communities, fostering exchange of learning, and networking to expand future cooperation among agencies related to the prevention of rabies. Approximately 150 participants attended, including livestock officials, public health officials from local administrative organizations, health education teachers, village health volunteers, and community representatives. Rayong Province is one of the key target areas for effectively implementing HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”, under the collaboration across various sectors, including the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Provincial Public Health Office, Provincial Livestock Office, and other offices of local authorities. They collectively organize campaign activities aimed at encouraging local people engagement in the...