Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol is filled with great compassion and deeply concerned with the well-being of the Thai people. As the country faces tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border – affecting the safety, quality of life, and well-being of local residents, especially health issues of the sick and disadvantaged, as well as displaced people who lack access to normal medical and public health services as in normal situations – Her Royal Highness directed the Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Foundation (PMMV) to provide medical check-ups and treatment for the displaced people from the current situation in the three lower northeast provinces of Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Buri Ram. Her Royal Highness also bestowed Royally-Granted survival packs to initially alleviate the suffering of the affected people. The mission took place from August 29-31, 2025. Upon arrival in each area to perform Her Royal Duties, Her Royal Highness visited local people and granted audiences to patients in need – particularly those with serious chronic diseases requiring continuous care – so they could receive timely Royal Assistance. These patients included individuals suffering from conditions such as breast cancer, lymphoma, brain cancer, ischemic stroke, scleroderma, congenital heart disease, and biliary atresia. Her Royal Highness graciously took these patients under Her patronage and arranged for their transfer to the Chulabhorn Hospital or...

On August 14, 2025 at 2.45 p.m., Mr. Surapit Kirtiputra, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mayuree Fuangthong, Research Scientist II, Dr. Chalermchai Artpradit, Research Scientist I, a team of researchers at the CRT, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Soranat Raibhu, Engineering High Level Expert, welcomed Ms. Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri, Miss World 2025, on the occasion of her visit to the Center for Biologics Research and Development (CBRD), CRI. The purpose of her visit was to learn about the operations of the CBRD and its progress in R&D and production of drugs for cancer treatment. The CBRD is fully equipped with infrastructure, technology, and operational systems and is the first center in Thailand to successfully support the comprehensive development process of biologics. The Center for Biologics Research and Development (CBRD) was established to fulfill the vision of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the CRI. For over two decades, Her Royal Highness laid the foundation of an “Ecosystem for biologics development”, encompassing R&D laboratories and biologics production facilities and a laboratory animal center for initial efficacy and safety testing. The CBRD has also fostered cooperation with the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, the Chulabhorn Hospital, and networks of international researchers to implement Her Royal Highness’s policies to the best of their...

On August 8, 2025, the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI, accompanied by CRI executives and personnel, held a ceremony to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty’s Birthday Anniversary, which falls on August 12, 2025. They offered well wishes and signed a book of Royal Greetings in front of Her Majesty’s portrait as a gesture of loyalty and gratitude for Her Majesty’s immeasurable benevolence. The ceremony was held in the Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Chemistry Research Building, CRI. ❖Executives signing the book of Royal Greetings❖ Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother has made innumerable contributions to elevating the Thai people’s quality of life and well-being. With supreme compassion and benevolence in tirelessly providing assistance to mitigate suffering and enhance happiness of the people, Her Majesty has established numerous Royal Initiative Projects across the country. These encompass career promotion, conservation of natural resources and the environment, preservation of Thai arts and culture, and development of public health, 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 and concrete contributions have brought lasting happiness and peace to...

Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol Presides over the Opening Ceremony of the Center for Biologics Research and Development (CBRD) Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) at the CBRD Building, CRI, Lak Si District, Bangkok, on Friday, August 1, 2025 With Her ability and vision to address people’s health issues, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), recognizes the urgency for Thailand to build capability in drug development to support public health emergencies, including epidemics, and medicine shortage crises, with a major target of enabling all the Thai people to have access to efficient and affordable medicines. Concerned with the issues, Her Royal Highness initiated and laid the foundation to develop and produce standard biologics, in parallel with personnel development with advanced knowledge and expertise, under the Center for Biologics Research and Development (CBRD), CRI. The CBRD is readily equipped with basic infrastructure, technology, and operational system capable of supporting the comprehensive process of biologics development. On August 1, 2025 at 3.52 p.m., the President of the CRI graciously presided over the opening ceremony of the CBRD Building, CRI, Lak Si District, Bangkok. The ceremony was attended by executives of the Ministry of Public Health and the CRI who collectively paid their respects to Her Royal Highness. On this occasion, Her...

Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol Presides over the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Conference Held in Her Honor on the Topic “Frontiers in Biologics Development: Towards a Brighter Future for Thailand” at the Chulabhorn Research Institute Conference Center, Bangkok On August 1, 2025 at 09.00 a.m., Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), presided over the opening ceremony of the academic conference held in Her Honor on the topic “Frontiers in Biologics Development: Towards a Brighter Future for Thailand” at the Chulabhorn Research Institute Conference Center. The CRI organized the conference to honor Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol who successfully conducted research, development and production of the “trastuzumab” biosimilar for the treatment of cancer patients. The biosimilar was granted a drug registration license by the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health, under the name “HERDARA” which was graciously bestowed by Her Royal Highness. This success constitutes a major step in fostering Thailand’s potential to develop drugs without depending on purchases or technology transfer from abroad. An excerpt of Her Royal Highness’ s address at the opening ceremony is as follows “…Biologics are considered highly safe drugs. They contribute to the hope of treating various present and future diseases …His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the...

On July 29, 2025 at 09.19 a.m., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), presided over a ceremony to set up the Shrines of the Spirit and the Household God at the Center for Biologics Research and Development (CBRD) Building, CRI. The event was attended by CRI’s executives, researchers, and personnel of the CBRD. The religious rites were led by Phra Phawanawachiramongkol, Abbot of Wat Pa Tham Sophon and Deputy Chief Monk of Lopburi Province. The rituals were aimed to invite the Guardian Spirit and the Ancestral Spirits to dwell in the Shrines, at the CBRD Building, CRI, for protection and auspiciousness of the Center and its personnel. Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the CRI, will graciously preside over the opening ceremony of the CBRD on Friday, August 1, 2025. During the event, HRH will also observe the accomplishments of the CBRD, whose mission is devoted to comprehensive research and development and production of biologics. Under the leadership of the President of the CRI, the CBRD team of researchers were recently successful in the R&D and production of a “trastuzumab” biosimilar, a cancer targeted therapy, without resorting to purchase or technology transfer from abroad. The groundbreaking biologic was granted officially drug registration license on May 20,...

On July 25, 2025 at 10.00 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony to mark the auspicious occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua which falls on July 28, 2025. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI, along with the executives and personnel of the CRI, paid their respects, offered well wishes, and signed a book of blessings in front of His Majesty’s portrait to express their loyalty and in recognition of His Majesty’s unwavering dedication to the Thai people’s well-being. The ceremony was held in the Meeting Room 1 of the Chemistry Research Building at the CRI. ❖ Executives signing of a book of Royal Greetings❖ His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhuahas made innumerable contributions with unwavering determination and commitment to “treasuring, preserving, and building on” the Royal Initiatives of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. In fulfilling His Royal Duties for the well-being of the people, His Majesty has devoted Himself with diligence and perseverance to advancing the nation’s progress and security in every field, ranging from education, medicine and public health, agriculture to environment, as well as the improvement of the Thai people’s quality of life across the country, leading to the people’s genuine happiness. These efforts are in...

By Royal Permission of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, July 4– Her Royal Highness’s Birthday Anniversary – has been designated as Thai Environmental Health Day. On July 4, 2025, Dr. Poonsakdi Ploypradith, Assistant Director and Expert Scientist, Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), represented the CRI at the opening ceremony of Thai Environmental Health Day. This year, the Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, organized the event under the theme “Environmental Health for Healthy Lifestyles and Sustainable Well-Being”. The event aimed to encourage network organizations among public, the private, and community sectors, to recognize the importance of cooperation in environmental health based on the application of appropriate technologies and innovations. These efforts seek to prevent and reduce any potential impacts of rapid environmental changes on people’s livelihood, ultimately contributing to the long-term goal of sustainable development of environmental health. As part of the event, Dr. Punyawee Dulyayangkul, Miss Thitima Srathongneam, and Miss Suleepon Poomchuchit, representing researchers from the CRI’s Laboratory of Biotechnology, organized an exhibition showcasing ongoing research projects conducted by the Laboratory to address antimicrobial resistance issues in a sustainable manner. Their research work includes studies on the mechanisms and contributing factors of antimicrobial resistance, studies and development of indicators for identifying pollutant-contaminated water, and the management of antibiotics and toxic substances in water...

On July 2, 2025, the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) organized a blessing ceremony and Buddhist rites on the auspicious occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the CRI, who turned 68 on July 4, 2025. The event took place at the Chulabhorn Research Institute Convention Center. The ceremony commenced 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), recognized as Thailand’s “Father of Sciences”. Afterwards, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI, along with executives and personnel of the CRI and other agencies under the Royal Initiatives of Her Royal Highness, presided over the formal proceedings. The ceremony featured paying respects to the Shrines of the Spirit and the Household God, signing a book of blessings, humbly offering well wishes, and performing Buddhist rites to mark the auspicious occasion of the President of the CRI’s Birthday Anniversary. The event was also a gesture of loyalty and gratitude – a tribute to Her Royal Highness’s unwavering dedication to the great benefit of the Thai people and the country, especially in the fields of research...

The Chulabhorn Research Institute, in collaboration with the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute and the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to announce the 3rd Symposium for the Distinguished Lectureship Awards on the International Conference on Cutting-Edge Organic Chemistry in Asia (SDLA-ICCEOCA-3). The event will be held on 28–29 June 2025 at the main Conference Hall, 2nd floor, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Building. Leading researchers in organic chemistry and related fields are invited to showcase their cutting-edge research work. This symposium aims to promote research networking and facilitate collaboration between universities in Thailand and those in other Asian countries. In addition, this symposium also serves as a forum to nurture graduate students for their future research career and expand their knowledge through attending lectures and engaging with top-tier researchers from Asia. You are cordially invited to attend. While there is no registration fee, the number of participants is limited. Please register via the attached link by 18 June 2025.

Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the research, development, and production of a “trastuzumab” biosimilar used in cancer treatment. From upstream to downstream processes, this innovation was accomplished entirely by Thai researchers without relying on foreign technology transfer. It marks Thailand’s first biosimilar developed domestically for the benefit of the Thai people. The drug officially named “HERDARA” was granted registration license from the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health, on May 20, 2025. It is generally known that cancer remains the number one cause of death in Thailand and tends to increase while the medicines to treat the disease are expensive as they have to be imported. With Her vision to address health issues of the Thai people, Her Royal Highness has tirelessly committed to Thailand’s medical and public health development. Recognizing people’s difficulties in having access to very expensive biologics efficient in treating diseases, especially cancer, Her Royal Highness has taken the initiative and laid the foundation to develop biologics domestically under the Project “Center for Biologics Research and Development”. Her Royal Highness directed researchers at the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) to brainstorm for the invention and development of biosimilars that meet international standards and ensure therapeutic efficacy. These efforts not only enhance national self-reliance in biologic medicines but...

On May 29, 2025 at 10.00 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony to mark the auspicious occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, which falls on June 3, 2025. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI, along with other executives, 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 continuous contributions to the well-being and happiness of the Thai people. The ceremony was held in the Meeting Room of the Chemistry Research Building at the CRI. Since being bestowed the Royal Title of “Her Majesty the Queen”, Her Majesty has worked tirelessly to ease the burdens of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua in fulfilling Royal Duties for the benefit of the Thai people, and the continued development, prosperity, and security of the nation. Her Majesty has graciously performed important Royal Duties alongside His Majesty with perseverance and unwavering commitment to continuing, preserving, and enhancing on national affairs, fulfilling the same aspirations of His Majesty the King. Her Majesty carries out a great variety of Royal Duties as directed by His Majesty the King with Her utmost dedication and outstanding ability, whether in the fields of the military,...