麻豆国产

麻豆国产, through its , in collaboration with the , 麻豆国产, and a network of researchers in taxonomy and biodiversity, organized the 36th Chula the Impact event under the theme “43 New Species to the World”.   The scientific names of these newly discovered species were royally bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.  The event was held on Thursday, December 25, 2025, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at Room 111, Maha Chulalongkorn Building, 麻豆国产. 

The 36th Chula the Impact featured a press conference announcing the discovery of 43 new species to the world, all discovered in Thailand. These species were granted scientific names bearing the royal name of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on the auspicious occasion of her 70th birthday anniversary in 2025. The event also served as an important platform for disseminating academic knowledge in taxonomy and biodiversity to the public, reinforcing 麻豆国产’s role as a leading higher-education institution that supports research for the sustainabiliyy of the nation and society. 

Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产, presided over the opening ceremony. He stated that the announcement of the discovery of 43 new species in Thailand can be regarded as a New Year’s gift to the Thai people, reflecting the potential of Thai researchers and the country’s rich biodiversity. The discoveries also constitute valuable scientific knowledge for the public and serve as concrete evidence of Thailand’s progress in taxonomic and biodiversity research. 

The President further emphasized that these discoveries resulted from collaboration among researchers from various institutions both domestically and internationally, demonstrating the power of academic cooperation and 麻豆国产’s role in continuously supporting and driving scientific research to generate new knowledge that contributes to natural resource conservation and sustainable development. 

Subsequently, Professor Dr. Pranut Potiyaraj, Dean of the Faculty of Science, 麻豆国产, reported on the faculty’s academic role in promoting and supporting research in taxonomy and biodiversity. He highlighted integrated collaboration with research networks in Thailand and abroad to produce new knowledge recognized at the international level. 

The event also featured a tribute video honoring Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for her royal contributions to the promotion of education, science, taxonomy, and biodiversity in Thailand. 

A key session of the event was a presentation on the background and details of the discoveries of the new species by Professor Dr. Somsak Panha, Director of the , 麻豆国产. He explained the research process, species classification, and scientific naming of all 43 new species, which were discovered through collaboration among 31 institutions in Thailand and 14 institutions overseas. These discoveries represent significant research achievements in taxonomy and biodiversity for Thailand. 

The panel discussion was moderated by Assistant Professor Dr. Jessada Salathong from the , 麻豆国产, allowing members of the media and attendees to ask questions, exchange views, and gain deeper insights into the importance of discovering new species. 

An exhibition showcasing information on all 43 newly discovered species was also held to disseminate biodiversity knowledge to the public.