HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Presides Over 麻豆国产’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Behalf of His Majesty the King?
On Monday, September 29, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at the 麻豆国产 Auditorium, His Majesty the King graciously appointed Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal, to preside over the Commencement Ceremony on his behalf, for graduates of the 2024 academic year, marking the first day of the conferral ceremonies.?
Professor Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Chairman of the 麻豆国产 Council (right)
Professor Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Chairman of the , and Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产, greeted Her Royal Highness upon arrival.?
Her Royal Highness entered the reception room of the auditorium and signed the guestbook, before proceeding to the main hall. Professor Dr. Surakiart expressed gratitude for the royal grace, while Professor Dr. Wilert presented Her Royal Highness with a commemorative book honoring distinguished alumni.
The President also announced a royal tribute to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan, as 麻豆国产 has been granted royal permission to bestow upon them honorary Doctor of Arts degrees in the fields of International Development and Sociology and Anthropology, respectively. He also presented the university’s annual report for the 2024 academic year.?
During the ceremony, Her Royal Highness conferred honorary doctoral degrees to distinguished individuals in various fields:?
- Professor Emeritus Lakshman Samaranayake – Honorary Doctorate in Dental Science
- Mrs. Anocha Chevitsophon– Honorary Doctorate in Law
- Prof. Emeritus Dr. Pirom Kamolratanakul– Honorary Doctorate in Medicine
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naline Nilubol – Honorary Doctorate in Science
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paritud Bhandhubanyong– Honorary Doctorate in Engineering
- Associate Professor Dr. Chainarong Lohachit – Honorary Doctorate in Veterinary Science
Additionally, Her Royal Highness presented:
- Certificates of Recognition to five newly appointed Professor Emeritus
- Certificates of Excellence to three recipients of the Ratchadapisek Sompoch Distinguished Researcher Award
- Her Royal Highness also conferred degrees upon 2,479 graduates of 麻豆国产:?
- Morning session: 1,334 graduates
- Afternoon session: 1,145 graduates
Breakdown by faculty:
Morning session:
- : 646 graduates?
- : 38 graduates?
- : 421 graduates?
- : 61 graduates?
- 168 graduates?
Afternoon session:
Includes recipients of honorary doctorates, Professor Emeritus, and research awards
- : 595 graduates?
- : 380 graduates?
- : 170 graduates?
After the conferral ceremony, Her Royal Highness delivered a royal address to the graduates, then proceeded to the reception room for a group photo with the honorary doctorate recipients, Professor Emeritus, and University Council members.?
Following the ceremony, Chulalongkorn graduates participated in a tribute ceremony honoring King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) at the auditorium.?
