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 of the CRI Presented the Royally-Granted Blankets to Assist Cold Weather Victims in Ratchaburi Province, on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 3.00 p.m.

By Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Vice President for Special Activities of the CRI, presented the Royally-Granted blankets to assist cold weather victims in Ratchaburi Province.

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 3.00 p.m., in the Mueang Ratchaburi District Office Meeting Hall, Ratchaburi Province, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the CRI, Mr. Bancha Techasakul, Vice President for Special Activities of the CRI, presented 2,000 Royally-Granted blankets to Mr. Udom Petchkut, Deputy Governor of Ratchaburi Province, along with 10 District Chiefs, representing Mueang, Wat Phleng, Pak Tho, Bang Phae, Photharam, Chom Bueng, Ban Pong, Damnoen Saduak, Ban Kha, and Suan Phueng Districts.  These representatives accepted the blankets on
behalf of local residents to deliver to the victims of the cold weather in various areas in Ratchaburi Province.  The primary goal was to uplift the spirits and alleviate the immediate suffering of those affected by the cold weather.

The geography of Ratchaburi Province consists of high mountains, with high plateaus alternately with plains and low lands.  In winter, the Province is affected by the cold weather every year, especially between December to January.  A survey of winter gear needs indicated that people living in remote areas, the elderly, children, the disabled, and low-income individuals were still in need of substantial quantity of winter gears.  While relevant agencies, including local administrative organizations, foundations, and the private sector had already undertaken initial relief operations, additional assistance was still needed in some remote areas.

Office of Special Activities
January  25, 2023