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

It is evident that Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol has always been committed to performing Royal Duties associated with medicine and public health in Thailand, mitigating suffering and promoting happiness of the Thai people. Deeply concerned with the health and hygiene of the sick and needy in Thailand who lack access to advanced medical technologies, Her Royal Highness has dedicated Herself to providing treatment and promoting standard medical and public health services across various areas of the country through the operations of the Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Foundation (PMMV), where medical personnel and volunteers from central and provincial administrations work together to fulfill the intention of Her Royal Highness. One such example is the visits that Her Royal Highness made to the PMMV in the Provinces of Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, and Khon Kaen from October 20-24, 2023. Upon learning about Her Royal Highness’s visits, people in these areas and adjacent provinces were filled with happiness and came from early morning to have the opportunity to admire Her Royal Highness closely, express their loyalty, and gratitude in recognition of Her Royal Highness’s immeasurable concern for the people’s well-being. Her Royal Highness greeted and waved at large crowds who came to pay respect to Her along the way. During the PMMV operations in each area this time around, a...

With a strong commitment to ensuring that Thai people enjoy good health and a standard quality of life, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol recognizes that a factor that poses health challenges for the people is zoonotic diseases. Therefore, Her Royal Highness has made tireless efforts to apply the advanced medical and veterinary technologies from around the world to the research and development of treatments and care for human and animal health in Thailand. Her Royal Highness has also used knowledge and experience drawn from acquiring Her Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Bioveterinary Science for the development of veterinary work to control, prevent, and build immunity to ensure that animals are healthy and safe from serious diseases which are life-threatening to humans and animals. From October 14-18, 2023, Her Royal Highness performed veterinary work with the Chulabhorn Veterinary Volunteer Unit in the northeast, stationing at Loeianukulwittaya School in Loei Province and at Kesorn Silakhun Temple (Wat Pa Ban Tat) in Udon Thani Province. Under Her Royal Highness’s directives, veterinarians from the Chulabhorn Veterinary Volunteer Unit collaborated with their counterparts from the Provincial Livestock Offices in the areas, offering treatment, sterilization, and rabies vaccination services for stray and people-owned animals. This initiative responds to Her Royal Highness’s vision focusing on the establishment of rabies-free zones in the local areas,...

On October 13, 2023 at 08.53 a.m., at the Chakkapan Pensiri Building, Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol performed a religious ceremony in dedication to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on Nawamindra Maharaj Day, commemorating the seventh anniversary of His Majesty’s passing. The event was attended by executives, lecturers, students, and personnel from Kasetsart University, representatives from various agencies, as well as executives of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, all in attendance to pay respect to Her Royal Highness and participating in this important ceremony. Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol led the religious ceremony and later attended a musical performance by students from Kasetsart University in dedication to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. As an alumna of the Faculty of Science and Letters, Her Royal Highness sang His Majesty’s composition “Kasetsart” with lecturers and students, accompanied by music performed by the KU Band. The song was the 42nd composition by His Majesty, graciously bestowed upon Kasetsart University as its University Song. Other songs performed included “Tha Kue Palangjai” (His Majesty is Our Moral Strength), sung in the traditional melodic rhyme, and accompanied by Thai musical instruments performed by students from the Faculty of Humanities, “Pray Who Is He”, and His...

On October 11, 2023 at 09.00 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a religious ceremony in dedication to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on Nawamindra Maharaj Day which falls on October 13, 2023 at the CRI Convention Center. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI, served as Chairman of the ceremony, accompanied by CRI executives and personnel. The ceremony included the chanting of prayers in dedication to His Majesty and in gratitude for the supreme benevolence of His Majesty, King Rama IX the Great of the Chakri Dynasty, which was bestowed upon the Thai people. During His 70-year reign until his passing, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great tirelessly devoted Himself to the great benefit of the nation and the Thai people, establishing a continuous foundation for the country’s development. His Majesty’s invaluable contributions through the Royal Initiative Projects have been key to the country’s sustainable development and have left a lasting legacy of national knowledge. Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the CRI, has dedicated Herself to following His Majesty’s commitments by developing and supporting initiatives in science, medicine and public health, as well as environmental development. Her Royal Highness has formulated policies that direct the Chulabhorn Research Institute to apply science and...

On October 9, 2023, in the Reception Room of the Chemistry Research Building at the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), the CRI held a ceremony to mark the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Siribhachudabhorn’s 41st Birthday Anniversary. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, along with other CRI executives, paid their respects, offered presents in front of Her Royal Highness’s portrait, and signed a book of blessings to express their loyalty and gratitude for Her immeasurable contributions to the benefit and happiness of the Thai people and the nation. Her Royal Highness’s ability and skill in the Thai arts have long been evident to the Thai people. Since graduating from the Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts at Silpakorn University, Her Royal Highness has devoted herself to creating numerous art forms to promote and uphold Buddhism, as well as conserving Thailand’s artistic and cultural heritage, archeological sites, and archeological finds, all of which are important and valuable to the Thai nation. Among the numerous and notable achievements of Her Royal Highness are the Design Project of the Phra Dhamma Wisutthimongkol Dhamma Chedi Museum at Kesorn Silakhun Temple (Wat Pa Ban Tat), Udon Thani Province, the Renovation Project of the assembly hall, the mural painting, the well of divine water, and the landscaping at...