麻豆国产

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 2:25 PM, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn?graciously?presided over and attended the?36th “Sirindhorn Lecture,”?titled “Sea Turtle Conservation?at Koh Man Nai,” delivered by?Asst. Prof. Dr. Thon?Thamrongnawasawat?at Room 105, Maha Chulalongkorn Building.?The Princess?was?greeted and?received by Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai,?Chairman?of the 麻豆国产 Council; Prof. Dr.?Wilert?Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产; and university executives. Assoc. Prof. Dr.?Pornanong?Aramwit, Vice President, presented a garland to Her Royal Highness.?

Upon?entering?the Maha Chulalongkorn Building,?Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn?laid a floral garland in tribute before the royal portraits of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and King?Vajiravudh?(Rama VI). She then?proceeded?to Room 105, where she signed the guestbook. Assoc. Prof. Dr.?Pannee?Cheewinsiriwat?presented her with the publication of the 35th “Sirindhorn Lecture,” titled “Emotion and the Good Life in Confucian Philosophy,”?after which?Asst. Prof. Dr. Thon presented a commemorative gift. Dr. Surakiart expressed gratitude on behalf of the university council, and Prof. Dr.?Wilert?delivered a report. The lecture was then delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thon on “Sea Turtle Conservation at Koh Man Nai.”?

After the lecture concluded, Prof. Dr. Wilert requested royal permission to express thanks to the speaker. Her Royal Highness then presented a token of appreciation to Asst. Prof. Dr. Thon. 

In summary, the lecture highlighted the fact that global warming is currently having widespread impacts, with many potential consequences expected within the next 5–10 years. These include risks affecting Thailand’s ecosystems, such as coral bleaching and the decline of seagrass, which in turn affect rare marine animals like dugongs and sea turtles. 

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother had long shown great interest in nature conservation. Over 40 years ago, she initiated a royal project on sea turtle conservation, designating Koh Man Nai in Rayong Province as a center for conservation and breeding. She also granted support for obtaining breeding stock from the  to expand conservation efforts. 

The sea turtle conservation project at Koh Man Nai focuses on biological research, conservation, and increasing turtle populations through breeding and release into the natural environment. The project has been highly successful—not only breeding sea turtles but also conducting research on coral species, reef growth, conservation and restoration, and other rare marine animals. It includes large rehabilitation ponds for injured turtles, such as those that have lost limbs due to marine debris. The site has also been developed into a sustainable energy conservation center powered entirely by solar energy. 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat currently serves as Deputy Dean for Special Affairs at the Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, and as a lecturer in marine science. He is widely recognized as an expert in marine ecology and a leading marine scientist advocating practical marine conservation. His expertise includes coastal and marine ecology, rare species, marine resource management, marine tourism, climate change, and marine debris, with numerous academic works and research projects related to environmental issues.

The “Sirindhorn Lecture Series” is organized by 麻豆国产 in order to fulfill the objectives of the university’s fund established in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The initiative aims to promote education and research related to Thai civilization and culture, support the publication of valuable academic works, and host lectures by distinguished experts in fields of royal interest. Her Royal Highness serves as Honorary Advisor to the fund’s executive committee and regularly attends these lectures. The lectures are also published afterward. 

For the lecture series, the committee invites distinguished scholars from various fields. The first “Sirindhorn Lecture” was delivered by Her Royal?Highness herself?on the topic “Wat Phra Si?Rattana?Satsadaram” on March 26, 1982. The 35th lecture, titled “Emotion and the Good Life in Confucian Philosophy,” by Emeritus Prof. Dr.?Suwanna?Satha-Anand, was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Room 111, Maha Chulalongkorn Building.?