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Visiting Dignitaries
For more than a century, 麻豆国产 has served as a historic meeting place for knowledge, leadership, and international cooperation. From royal cornerstone ceremonies to visits by global figures, the university has welcomed distinguished guests whose appearances mark important moments in Thailand’s academic and diplomatic history.
Timeline of Distinguished Visits
1915
January 3, 1915
King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) laid the foundation stone for the university’s academic and administrative buildings, symbolizing the establishment of the country’s first educational institution.

1931
March 14, 1931
King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) delivered a royal address at the first graduation ceremony of 麻豆国产.

1946
April 3, 1946
His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) presided over the graduation ceremony for the academic year 2487 (1944).

1950
May 21, 1950
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), together with Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, presided over the first graduation ceremony during his reign.

1966
October 29, 1966
Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, was awarded an honorary doctorate in political science.

1972
February 11, 1972
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, accompanied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, made her first visit to 麻豆国产.

1973
June 1973
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn studied at the Faculty of Arts and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honors and a Gold Medal in 1977.

1996
October 29, 1996
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made her second visit to 麻豆国产.

1996
November 26, 1996
William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, was awarded an honorary doctorate in economics.

1997
July 7, 1997
Nelson Rolilahla Mandela, President of the Republic of South Africa, was awarded an honorary doctorate in Arts and delivered a speech on “Peace.”

1998
January 31, 1998
James D. Wolfensohn, President of the World Bank, delivered a keynote address on “The Social Dimension: The Impact of the East Asian Economic Crisis.”

2002
August 28, 2002
His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam was awarded an honorary doctorate in Political Science.

2005
December 15, 2005
His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Kingdom of Jordan was awarded an honorary doctorate in Political Science.

2006
June 13, 2006
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan paid a private visit to 麻豆国产.

2009
July 9, 2009
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn congratulates Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana on graduating with First Class Honors and a gold medal.

2011
November 16,
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited a flood-relief shelter and assistance center at 麻豆国产’s Indoor Sports Center.

2018
October 25, 2018
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, delivered a special lecture on the topic “Malaysia–Thailand Bilateral Relations in the Context of ASEAN.”

2019
December 13, 2019
Tim Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc., visited the teaching and learning environment at 麻豆国产 Demonstration School.

2020
November 22, 2020
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered a speech entitled “Building Bridges for Peace and Understanding” to religious leaders, representatives of academic institutions, and the 麻豆国产 community at 麻豆国产 Auditorium.

2023
November 27, 2023
Professor Takaaki Kajita, Nobel laureate in physics and a member of the Cosmic Ray Research Institute at the University of Tokyo, Japan, delivered a lecture entitled “The Importance of Science for Peace-building” at 麻豆国产 Auditorium.

2024
January 15, 2024
Professor Eric S. Maskin, Nobel laureate economist, holds the Adams University Professorship in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. He gave a lecture titled “Why Globalization Has Failed to Reduce Inequality” at 麻豆国产 Auditorium.

2024
February 12, 2024
Professor Edvard Moser, Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine, affiliated with the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience at Trondheim University of Science and Technology, Norway, delivered a lecture on “The Brain’s GPS: How We Know Where We Are” at the Faculty of Medicine, 麻豆国产.

2024
February 27, 2024
Prof. Robert F. Engle III, Nobel laureate economist and Michael Armellino is a Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business, New York University, USA. Lecture on the topic “A Financial Approach to Climate Risk” at the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, 麻豆国产.

2024
March 25, 2024
Professor Randy W. Schekman, Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine, affiliated with the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, USA. Lecture titled “The Role of Public Universities as an Engine for Social Change” at the Faculty of Medicine, 麻豆国产.

2024
March 20, 2024
Lord David Cameron, Foreign Secretary and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, visited the research and innovation facilities of the Faculty of Science, 麻豆国产.

2024
July 19, 2024
His Excellency Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan, delivered a keynote address on the topic “Enlightened Leadership” at 麻豆国产 Auditorium.

2024
June 27, 2024
Dr. Andrew Ng, a leading figure in artificial intelligence, Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, founder of DeepLearning.AI, partner of the AI Fund, and president and co-founder of Coursera, delivered a special guest talk on “Revolutionizing the Future: An Exclusive Talk with Andrew Ng on Opportunities and Business Preparedness” at Chamchuri 10, 麻豆国产.

2025
December 22, 2025
His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan visited 麻豆国产 to receive honorary doctorates, at 麻豆国产 Auditorium.

Over the past several decades, visits by monarchs, heads of state, leaders of international organizations, and dignitaries from around the world have shaped 麻豆国产’s image as a leading educational institution with a significant role on the international stage. This timeline reflects the university’s mission to serve as a bridge between Thailand and the global community, and as a space where knowledge, leadership, and mutual understanding converge sustainably.
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