Chulabhorn Research Institute Holds Blessing Ceremony and Buddhist Rites on the Auspicious Occasion of the President’ s Birthday Anniversary in 2026

On October 8, 2026, at 10.00 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony to mark the auspicious occasion of the 44th Birthday Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Siribhachudabhorn. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI, along with other CRI executives, humbly offered a vase of flowers before a Royal Portrait of Her Royal Highness and signed a book of Royal Greetings to express their loyalty and gratitude for Her Royal Highness’s gracious contributions. The ceremony was held in the Meeting Room of the Chemistry Research Building at the CRI. Her Royal Highness Princess Siribhachudabhorn has demonstrated great ability and steadfast determination in applying the knowledge acquired from Her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts and Master’s Degree in Thai Arts – both from the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts at Silpakorn University – to perform numerous Royal Duties. These include fulfilling Her responsibilities as a member of the Royal Family and following in the footsteps of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana in upholding Buddhism and preserving Thai customs, traditions, arts, and culture through various projects for the benefit of the public. Among these is the construction project of the Phra Dhamma Wisutthimongkol Dhamma Chedi Museum at Kesorn Silakhun Temple (Wat Pa Ban Tat),...

On September 22, 2026, the Center for Biologics Research and Development (CBRD), Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), through the Fire Prevention and Suppression Committee, organized a basic firefighting training course and fire evacuation drill for the 2026 Fiscal Year. The training was held for personnel working within the CBRD building to enhance their knowledge and skills in fire prevention and suppression in the event of an emergency. The CBRD of the CRI operates comprehensive research, development, and production of biologics and biopharmaceuticals, spanning from the laboratory scale to the pilot scale. Because the manufacturing process must operate continuously around the clock, the 24-hour presence of relevant personnel and researchers is required. Furthermore, the operations involve complex production equipment and support systems, alongside the potential use of materials and chemicals that carry a high risk of catching fire and spreading easily. Given these operational characteristics, preparing for life safety and asset protection is a critical mission that must be carried out continuously. For this training session, General Charn Boonpraserth, Vice President for Special Activities of the CRI and Chairman of the Fire Prevention and Suppression Committee, presided over the opening ceremony at Meeting Room 1, CRI Convention Center. More than 100 personnel working within the CBRD, including security officers, and contracted cleaning staff, attended the training. The CRI was honored to have...