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...

On January 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m., by Royal Command of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, Mrs. Ratirod Chulajata presented Their Majesties’ Royal Grant to the Chulabhorn Foundation on the auspicious occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya on January 8, 2024. The ceremony was held in the Reception Room of the Chemistry Research Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute, with Dr. Thakur Phanit, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, representing the Chulabhorn Foundation. Public Relations Section, Office of the President January 8, 2024

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...

On December 16, 2023, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Lieutenant Chawat Arthayukti, 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 strategic plan of the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. The event was held at Viang Tak Riverside Hotel, Mueang Tak district, Tak province. This Project on integrated training for relevant knowledge dissemination and technology and innovation transfer on the management of rabies to communities is organized through the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University. The two Faculties jointly transfer knowledge to people to ensure that they all understand the management of the problems of rabies in provinces across the country. The activities included academic lectures on relevant laws and regulations and a workshop on the use of applications. Approximately 180 participants attended, comprising livestock officials, public health officials from local administrative organizations, health education teachers, village health volunteers, and community representatives. Tak province has been selected as a target area for the operation of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer...

Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol has long been inspired to dedicate herself to helping the Thai people. Since her childhood, Her Royal Highness accompanied His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother to every region in Thailand on visits to care for the suffering and promote happiness of the Thai people. This experience has enabled Her Royal Highness to understand the people’s hardships, especially from diseases, due to their lack of access to standard medical and public health services. Moreover, the compassion of Her Royal Highness extends to animal health as animals can be disease-carriers to humans. Therefore, to ensure inclusive and comprehensive treatment, Her Royal Highness graciously dispatched the Royal Medical Unit of Chulabhorn Hospital and the Chulabhorn Veterinary Volunteer Unit to increase the efficiency in healthcare, disease prevention, and address public health issues of the people, as well as conduct campaigns to promote the prevention of the spread of rabies in the northeast in Nakhon Ratchasima, BuriRam, Surin, and Si Sa Ket provinces from November 24-28, 2023. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness made visits and provided moral support to the team of doctors, nurses, and medical personnel from Chulabhorn Hospital, The Provincial PMMU Unit (Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Unit), Provincial Public Health Office, and community hospitals in...

On November 25, 2023, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, 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 HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. The event was held at Lopburi Inn Resort Hotel, Tha Sala subdistrict, Mueang Lop Buri district, Lop Buri province. The Project was organized through the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University. It aimed to encourage exchange of learning on animal health, human health, and the management of addressing the problems of rabies in communities. The activities included lectures to provide academic knowledge and a workshop on the use of applications and information systems to prevent rabies, as well as efficiency in promoting knowledge and understanding of the problems of rabies. Approximately 150 participants attended, comprising livestock officials, public health officials, health education teachers, village health volunteers, and community representatives. Lop Buri province has been selected as a target area for the operation of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities. In Lop...

Dr. Karnpob Kanhasut, a research scientist at the Center for Biologics Research and Development, Chulabhorn Research Institute, was selected as Thailand’s representative to attend the 2024 Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) by the Technology Information Foundation under the Initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, in collaboration with the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), held in Singapore from January 8-12, 2024. The project aims to create a network between Nobel Prize recipients and senior scientists on the one hand and new generation scientists on the other, through activities such as lectures, plenary lectures, panel discussions, and small group sessions. These sessions were conducted by recipients of international awards in science, mathematics, and technology. Representing Thailand at this academic meeting provided the participating researcher with an opportunity to broaden his academic perspectives, learn about new scientific and technological advancements through the real experiences of Nobel Prize-winning scientists and scientists with internationally recognized achievements, receive advice from them as well as exchange opinions with them and the new generation of scientists from around the world. This would foster a network of attending scientists, greatly benefiting research work of the Center for Biologics Research and Development, Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute. Office of Research November 30, 2023

Professor Dr. High Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, has long been dedicated to the Thai people and fostering sustainable development in Thailand. This commitment is evident in Her Royal Highness’s establishment of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) in 1987, with the aim of providing a platform for academics with high potential to collaborate and generate new knowledge through study and research in chemistry, science, and technology. Additionally, the CRI functions as a center for studying and developing human resources in science and other advanced fields of study.   Internationally recognized for Her competence and accomplishment, Her Royal Highness has been awarded the Albert Einstein Gold Medal by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), notably for Her outstanding contribution as an exemplary academic scientist and for promoting scientific work. Her Royal Highness is the third person and the first female scientist in the world to receive such award. Furthermore, Her Royal Highness has been honored with the Windaus Award in Organic Chemistry from the German Chemical Society of the Federal Republic of Germany for Her significant role as an outstanding scientist with numerous research and academic works in organic chemistry, leading to substantial advancement in the field of organic chemistry.   As a result, Thammasat University Council has made a unanimous decision...

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 Research November 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