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

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...

On January 12, 2024 at 11.30 a.m., acting under the 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 of the CRI, presided over the ceremony at the 4th Development Division, Rattanapol Military Camp, Khlong Hoi Khong District, Songkhla Province, to present the Royally-granted items, which included consumer essentials such as jasmine rice, canned food, instant noodles, towels, common household medicines, and 2,000 sets of face masks, 1,000 sets each, to Chief Petty Officer Second Class Anan Bunsamran, Vice Governor of Yala Province, and Mr. Sangkom Kerdkor, Deputy Governor of Narathiwat Province, for onward transmission to flood victims in the regions of Yala and Narathiwat Provinces. The primary goal was to uplift the spirits and alleviate the immediate suffering of those affected by the floods at the initial stage. HRH’s benevolence brought immeasurable joy and gratitude to the flood-affected communities. From December 22-31, 2023, the provinces of Yala and Narathiwat experienced flooding influenced by the northeastern monsoon. Strong winds covered the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, the Andaman Sea, and the southern east coast. Thunderstorms occurred in many areas, with heavy to very heavy rain prevailing. In Yala Province, 7 districts were affected, excluding Betong District, totaling 52 sub-districts. This impacted 21,185...

On January 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lom Sak District Office Meeting Hall, Lom Sak District, Phetchabun Province, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, who was deeply concerned with the health of victims affected by the cold weather, Mr. Bancha Techasakul, Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presented 2,000 sets of the Royally-granted essential supplies to Mr. Krit Kongmuang, Governor of Phetchabun Province, for onward transmission to the victims of cold weather in the Districts of Lom Sak, Nam Nao, and Lom Kao in Phetchabun Province. The primary goal was to uplift the spirits and alleviate the immediate suffering of those affected by the cold weather at the initial stage. The benevolence of High Royal Highness brought immeasurable joy and gratitude to the communities affected by the cold weather. Phetchabun Province is administratively divided into 11 Districts and is located in lower northern Thailand. The weather between the end of November and December is generally cool. In its mountainous region, the weather is cool all year round possibly with gusty winds in some areas on some days. As the high-pressure system from China regularly spreads to cover the north of Thailand, it results in cold to very cold weather in...

Photos: Authorities of Pattani Province delivered the Royally-Granted essential supplies to the flood victims in Kapho district, Pattani Province By Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 09:30 a.m., Mr. Mayusoh Kuteh, Kapho District Chief/Director of Kapho District Operations Center, accompanied by Mr. Warin Lohsakul, Deputy District Chief for Security, Mr. Ekkaluck Saiduang, Deputy District Chief for Prevention, Mr. Aliya Nimae, Talo Due Raman Subdistrict Headman, Mr. Abidin Sa-ee, Village Headman, representatives of the Commanders of the 1st Infantry Battalion and the 153rd Infantry Regiment, as well as members of the Kapho District defence volunteers, paid a visit to the areas of Moos 5, 8, 9, Talo Due Raman subdistrict, and Moo 8, Karubi subdistrict, Kapho district, Pattani province to distribute the Royally-Granted essential supplies to the flood victims. Office of Special Activities Chulabhorn Research Institute January 2, 2024

On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 08:30 a.m. in the Mahalela Reception Room, 5th Floor, Pattani Province City Hall, Mueang District, Pattani Province, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, the Office of Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presented 1,000 sets of essential supplies, such as jasmine rice, canned food, instant noodles, towels, common household medicines, and face masks, to Mr. Sanan Sonthimuang, Vice Governor of Pattani Province, together with district chiefs and representatives of subdistrict headmen and village headmen, for onward distribution to flood victims in numerous areas of Pattani Province, comprising Mueang District, as well as the Districts of Sai Buri, Thung Yang Daeng, Nong Chik, Yaring, Panare, Kapho, and Mayo. The primary goal was to uplift the spirits and alleviate the immediate suffering of those affected by the floods. The benevolence of Her Royal Highness brought immeasurable joy and gratitude to the flood-affected communities. Since November 24, 2023, the flood situation in Pattani Province has been affected by a strong low-pressure system covering the areas of the lower South China Sea, moving past the Gulf of Thailand and the lower southern region towards the Andaman Sea. This, coupled with the northeastern monsoon covering the Gulf of Thailand and the south that had become stronger, resulted in...