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 ❖...

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 ResearchMay 28, 2024

Royal Visit to the Swiss Confederation to Strengthen Cooperation between Chulabhorn Research Institute and the World Health Organization in Addressing the Health and Environmental Issues under the “One Health” Concept Through the proactive policies of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Her Royal Highness has been guiding the Chulabhorn Research Institute in its efforts to enhance personnel potential and produce talented personnel in the fields of science and technology where there are shortages at accelerated pace. Her Royal Highness places importance on organizing training courses relevant to the problems of health, environmental health, toxicology, and chemical risk assessment. The Chulabhorn Research Institute has long implemented the royal policies both at the national and regional levels, achieving notable empirical results and gaining international recognition. Over the years, the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute has been committed to promoting cooperation with leading international organizations to address the environmental problems impacting people’s health. This commitment is evident in the President’s active meetings participation in and follow-up efforts on the cooperation in toxicology and environmental health with the World Health Organization (WHO). Thanks to the achievements of research and academic work aligned with the President’s policies, particularly the research on environmental health, the Chulabhorn Research Institute has earned international recognition. In 2005, the World Health...

“The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” December 15 – 18, 2024 Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand The Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress (PC)was initiated byProfessor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, the youngest sister of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X), to provide a forum for the exchange of the latest information and the most recent advances in research among the international scientific community. In 2024, the Congress will be held on the theme of “The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand from December 15-18, to commemorate the Sixth Cycle (72 years) Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, an auspicious occasion for the Thai people to celebrate and pay tribute to His Majesty. This marks a time of national joy and jubilation, which all scientists are invited to share. For more information, visit the website: https://pc9.cri.or.th/ or e-mail: [email protected]. Call: +66 2553 8535

On May 3, 2024 at 10.00 a.m. in the Reception Room of the Chemistry Research Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Associate Professor Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, Chulabhorn Research Institute, along with the executives, paid their respects and offered well wishes on the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Aditayadornkitikhun’s 40th Birthday Anniversary on May 5, 2024 to express their loyalty and in recognition of Her continuous dedication to the great benefit of the Thai people and the country. In particular, Her Royal Highness has devoted her abilities to arts, Buddhism, as well as the establishment of Aditayadorn Agricultural Project “Sa-rae Aditaya” in Surin Province which serves as a source for transfer of knowledge, technology, and innovation benefiting Thai farmers by helping them apply these advancements to agricultural practices, thereby adding value to their agricultural products and promoting sustainable self-reliance. The Project illustrates the kindness of Her Royal Highness, to whom the farmers are immensely grateful. Public Relations Section, Office of the PresidentMay 3, 2024

With the compassion and commitment of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, to the good health of the Thais and their pets, as well as stray animals, Her Royal Highness takes a leading role in driving the HRH’s initiated project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies” with the intention of rapidly eliminating rabies from Thailand. Her Royal Highness dispatches HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s Veterinary Volunteer Unit to campaign for the prevention of rabies in regions across the country, with importance placed on raising awareness and continuous training for the prevention of rabies to representatives in the local areas so that they can transfer the proper knowledge to their communities. Her Royal Highness graciously assigned Dr. Thakur Phanit, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, at Maneechan Resort Hotel, Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province on April 20, 2024. The activities were held through the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, and in collaboration with relevant agencies to exchange knowledge on animal health, human health, and efficient management of animals...