A Special Celebration to Honor Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn (18 January 2010)

On 18 January 2010, a special celebration was organized by Chulabhorn Research Institute at the Chulabhorn Convention Center to honor Her Royal Highness for the recognition of her scientific work at the very highest international level. Distinguished guests were invited to a banquet at which H.E. General Prem Tinsulanonda, President of the Privy Council and Statesman, delivered a speech of congratulations in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn’s achievements.

In 2009, Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn was presented with two highly esteemed international academic awards for her outstanding contribution to science. These were:

1. The Ramazzini Award from the Collegium Ramazzini, Italy for her continuing contributions in occupational and environmental medicine, and
2. The Windaus Award from the University of Georg-August, Goettingen, and the German ChemicalSociety for her important role in science and organic chemistry.

Representatives from both the Collegium Ramazzini and the University of Georg-August Goettingen were present at the banquet at which a special program featuring a performance of the classical Thai Blessing Dance as well as video presentations to honor Her Royal Highness was organized for the distinguished guests.

Announced on 18 January 2010.