On August 24, 2024 at Kaewsamui Resort, Surat Thani Province, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Lieutenant Chawat Arthayukti, Vice President for International Relations of the CRI, presided over the opening ceremony of the Training Project for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabie to Communities, under the strategy of the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. The Project aims to promote network engagement in the operation, surveillance, prevention, and control of rabies, as well as systematic and efficient management of animal population in communities. The training was conducted in collaboration between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, as well as other relevant agencies, to develop and establish a network to prevent and control rabies in communities through various learning promotion activities, such as academic lectures, a workshop on using applications, demonstrations of first aid procedures, knowledge transfer on rabies using a Q&A game, as well as knowledge on legal provisions related to the prevention and control of rabies. Over 200 representatives of various agencies attended the training. Surat Thani Province is a target area for HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”, aiming to enable local...

Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana, Research Scientist II at the Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), attended a meeting on the study and analysis of the risk of antimicrobial resistance in hospital wastewater treatment system impacting people’s health, organized by the Bureau of Environmental Health, Department of Health, on June 12, 2024. The study findings constituted part of academic services projects provided by the Laboratory of Biotechnology of the CRI. During the meeting, a representative from the Bureau of Environmental Health, gave a lecture on “Research project to evaluate the readiness of the public health sector in developing the prototype of the management of antimicrobial resistance in hospital wastewater treatment system”. Moreover, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thammanitchpol Denpetkul, lecturer from the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, and co-researcher of the Laboratory of Biotechnology’s academic service project, gave a lecture on the study findings of the project titled “Study and analysis of the risk of antimicrobial resistance in hospital wastewater treatment system impacting people’s health”. For additional information, please refer to the following website:https://env.anamai.moph.go.th/th/news-anamai/218159. Office of Research August 26, 2024

On August 9, 2024 in the Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Chemistry Research Building, the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony to mark the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s 92nd Birthday Anniversary, which falls on August 12, 2024. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI and Chairperson of the ceremony, led other CRI executives and employees to humbly offer their well wishes and sign a book of blessings. This was done to express their loyalty and gratitude in recognition of Her Majesty’s tireless commitments to mitigate suffering and promote happiness of the Thai people. Her Majesty has made innumerable visits to help people in remote areas across the country, acknowledging problems in their daily lives. Consequently, Her Majesty has established numerous Royal Initiative Projects to assist and ensure local people’s better quality of life in a secure and sustainable manner, including education, employment, health and environment, notably through the Support Foundation, the Model Farm Project under the Royal Initiative, and the Little House in the Big Forest Project under the Royal Initiative. All these significant contributions bear testimony to Her Majesty’s insightful wisdom and unwavering perseverance in devoting Herself to the benefit and happiness of the Thai people. ❖ Ceremony to celebrate Her Majesty’s Birthday Anniversary ❖...

On July 26, 2024 at 8.45 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony at the CRI’s Chemistry Research Building to honor His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary which falls on July 28, 2024. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, presided over the ceremony, accompanied by CRI executives and personnel. All participants wore yellow shirts bearing the emblem of the ceremony to mark this auspicious occasion. They collectively expressed their loyalty, humbly offered their well wishes, signed a book of blessings in front of His Majesty’s portrait, and participated in an alms-giving ceremony as a merit-making act dedicated to His Majesty. This was done to express their gratitude and in recognition of His Majesty’s significant contributions to the nation’s progress and prosperity and the Thai people’s well-being through His Majesty’s great perseverance and unwavering commitment. These efforts are in accordance with His Majesty’s Pledge to the Thai people at His Accession to the Throne, “We shall treasure, preserve, and build on Our heritage and shall reign in righteousness for the great enduring good of the people”. ❖ Ceremony to celebrate His Majesty the King’s Birthday Anniversary ❖ ❖ Executives signing of a book of blessings ❖ ❖ Alms-giving ceremony as a...

With visionary leadership aimed at addressing health and hygiene issues involving the Thai people, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, acknowledges the serious impact of various critical diseases on the people’s quality of life and livelihood. Among these is rabies, a life-threatening zoonotic disease that requires vigilant monitoring, prevention, and control to ensure the safety of all citizens across the country. In response to this, Her Royal Highness graciously dispatched the Chulabhorn Veterinary Volunteer Unit to the Bangkok Metropolitan Region from July 15-18, 2024, stationing at Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Triamudomsuksa Pattanakarn Nonthaburi School, and Pathumthani Vocational Education College. Her Royal Highness performed Royal Duties in the field, closely monitoring the operations and offering moral support to all personnel concerned and volunteers. With the strong commitment to eradicating rabies from Thailand, Her Royal Highness distributed rabies vaccines for further administration across target groups of animals in various areas to enhance the efficiency of the prevention and control of rabies across the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness took part in veterinary anesthesia procedures collaborating with veterinarians from the Chulabhorn Veterinary Volunteer Unit. With Her competence and expertise in veterinary anesthesia, Her Royal Highness performed anesthesia on dogs to ensure they did not experience pain during sterilization and closely...

On July 13, 2024, 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, at Vasidtee City Hotel, Mueang Suphan Buri District, Suphan Buri Province. Her Royal Highness realizes the importance of addressing rabies, a major public health issue in the country, which necessitates urgent action to achieve the goal of the Project “Humans and animals are safe from rabies in a sustainable manner”. The Project fostered cooperation among relevant sectors, including the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Suphan Buri Provincial Public Health Office, and Suphan Buri Provincial Livestock Office, etc. The aim was to facilitate the exchange of knowledge on animal health, human health, and the efficient management of dog issues in communities. Additionally, a network was established to support future rabies prevention efforts in these communities. Core activities of the training comprised academic lectures and a workshop on using applications to prevent rabies in schools and communities, demonstrations of rabies prevention methods, first aid procedures for animal bites, and an overview of laws and regulations related to the...

On July 3, 2024 at 08.30 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony and performed Buddhist rites on the auspicious occasion of the 67th Birthday Anniversary of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, which falls on July 4, 2024 at the Chulabhorn Research Institute Convention Center. The ceremony started with General Charn Boonpraserth, Vice President for Special Activities of the CRI, in his capacity as Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Ceremony, placing a wreath in front of the statue of His Majesty King Mongkut (Rama IV), Thailand’s “Father of Sciences”. Afterwards, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, of the CRI, accompanied by executives and personnel of the CRI and other agencies under the Royal Initiatives of Her Royal Highness, presided over the ceremony. The proceedings included paying respect to the Shrines of the Spirit and the Household God, signing a book of blessings, humbly offering well wishes, and performing Buddhist ceremonies to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute’s Birthday Anniversary. July 4 every year is an immensely important occasion for the CRI, an agency under the Royal Initiatives of Her Royal Highness, to organize activities in honor of Her Royal Highness, as well as express loyalty,...

Site Visit Meeting between Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) and Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Professor Emeritus Dr. Khunying Mathuros Ruchirawat, Vice President for Research and Academic Affairs of the CRI, along with the executives and researchers of the CRI, welcomed Dr. Nirawat Thammajak, Deputy Director, Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), Asst. Prof. Dr. Chinnawut Pipatpanukul, Deputy Director, SRI Development Mission Group of Manpower and Knowledge Institutions, and a delegation to a meeting as part of TSRI’s site visit to discuss the CRI’s projects which have been supported by the National Science Research and Innovation Fund. The two parties exchanged information and forged understanding of the action plan and budget management for the potential assessment of the CRI. The meeting was held on June 12, 2024 in the Meeting Room 1 at the CRI Convention Center. During the meeting, the executives of the CRI presented the overview of the research and budget management as supported by the National Science Research and Innovation Fund. Moreover, the researchers highlighted the progress of their research and presented their outstanding accomplishments and the research supporting infrastructure, of which budget has been allocated by the Fund. General Administration Division Office of Administration June 25, 2024

Royal Visit to the People’s Republic of China by Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol from May 6-18, 2024 Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, has long recognized the importance of academic and research collaborations with the world’s leading institutes in the fields of medical science and technology to enhance knowledge and research and development in medicine, aiming to elevate the country’s medical standards to international level. In May, the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute paid a royal visit to the People’s Republic of China to continue academic cooperation, exchange of knowledge and development of advanced research in medical science and technology, as well as promotion of long-standing relationship in arts and culture, at the formal invitation of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bangkok. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness graciously granted the opportunity for Mr. Sun Yeli, Minister of Culture and Tourism, People’s Republic of China, to present the details of the cooperation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and the People’s Republic of China in 2025. During this royal visit to China, numerous leading public and private institutes expressed their readiness to support and cooperate in every possible way to fulfill Her Royal Highness’s aspirations to care...

Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, has placed paramount importance on the potential development of personnel and volunteers responsible for managing and addressing the problems of rabies in various areas of the country. This constitutes an important foundation for community engagement in enhancing on proper knowledge, and increasing efficiency in the prevention and control of the disease for concrete and rapid results. By Royal Command of Her Royal Highness, Mr. Surapit Kirtiputra, 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 under the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies” at Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province, on June 15, 2024. During the training, various activities were held. These included lectures to provide academic knowledge and promote knowledge and understanding of rabies through the use of 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. The target group of the training comprised livestock officials, public health officials from local administrative organizations, health education teachers, village health volunteers, and community...

On May 31, 2024 at 10.00 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute held a ceremony to honor Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty’s Birthday Anniversary on June 3, 2024 at the Meeting Room, Chemistry Research Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute. General Charn Boonpraserth, Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, along with the executives, and personnel of the Institute paid their respects and signed a book of blessings in front of Her Majesty’s portrait to express their loyalty and in recognition of Her Majesty’s dedication to fulfilling the Pledge of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua at His Accession to the Throne to continue, preserve, and enhance on the Royal Development Projects and the Royal Initiatives of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and continue the royal duties of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother in order to develop the country and elevate the quality of life for the Thai people. Public Relations Section, Office of the President and General Administration Division, Office of Administration May 31, 2024

Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute extends its congratulations to Miss Khajeelak Chiablaem on her appointment to the academic position as Research Scientist I, Laboratory of Biochemistry, effective April 26, 2024. Office of Research May 28, 2024