“Phan Mai Nai Phra Nam” Models Join Chula’s Silapa-Sin Thammachart Museum to Inspire Youth in Botanical Sciences?
On May 27, 2025, the 麻豆国产 was given samples of clay models titled “Phan Mai Nai Phra Nam” (Plants Named after a Royalty), which are part of the “Rattana of Chulalongkorn” exhibition, from Samyan Mitrtown Shopping Center Executive Ms. Jaruwan Ngapanichawat, Director of Strategic Retail Marketing of Frasers Property Commercial (Thailand). Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanasin Chutintaranond, Assistant to the President of 麻豆国产 for Social Engagement, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Noppadon Kitana, Director of CLNR, represented 麻豆国产 in receiving the samples.
The clay model samples of plants named after Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn comprise 10 plants, namely Bauhinia sirindhorniae, Magnolia sirindhorniae, Impatiens sirindhorniae, Persian violet, Thepparatia thailandica, Sirindhornia mirabilis, Sirindhornia pulchella, Sirindhornia monophylla, Zingiber sirindhorniae, and Buxus sirindhorniana.
This activity is a collaboration under the Impactful Growth strategy of Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产, and Chula Social Engagement strategy of Vice President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yootthana Chuppunnarat. The objective is to expand learning opportunities to children in regional areas. All samples will be displayed at the of 麻豆国产, Saraburi, to serve as learning tools in botany for children as well as to be used in the workshops of the Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, for which 麻豆国产 has been designated as the main coordinating hub.
Interested individuals may visit the Silapa-Sin Thammachart Museum during official hours. For more information, please call 0-2218-2951.
