Chulabhorn Walailak

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Chulabhorn Walailak

Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand or Chulabhorn Walailak, born July 4, 1957 in Bangkok

Bangkok

The city of Bangkok is the Capital , largest urban area and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai language as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or Krung Thep for short, it was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the Ayutthaya Kingdom and came to the forefront of Thailand when it was given the status as the...
, is a Princess of Thailand

Thailand

The Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Laos and Myanmar, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Myanmar....
, the youngest daughter of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Bhumibol Adulyadej

Bhumibol Adulyadej , is the current Monarchy of Thailand. Publicly acclaimed "the Great" , he is also known as Rama . Having reigned since 9 June 1946, he is the world's List of longest reigning current monarchs current head of state and the List of longest reigning monarchs of all time monarch in History of Thailand....
and HM Queen Sirikit of Thailand. As royal princess, she is styled Her Royal Highness.

Education
HRH Princess Chulabhorn studied Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions....
and graduated in 1979 from the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University

Kasetsart University

Kasetsart University is a public university in Thailand and is considered as one of the most prestigious universities in the country. It is also the first agriculture university and the third oldest university in Thailand....
, with a Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

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, First Class

British undergraduate degree classification

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Honours.

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Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand or Chulabhorn Walailak, born July 4, 1957 in Bangkok

Bangkok

Thailand

Bhumibol Adulyadej

Education

HRH Princess Chulabhorn studied Chemistry

Chemistry

Kasetsart University

Bachelor of Science

A Bachelor of Science is an bachelor's degree academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years ....
, First Class

British undergraduate degree classification

Science

In its broadest sense, science refers to any systematic knowledge or practice. In its more usual restricted sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on scientific method, as well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research....
at Mahidol University

Mahidol University

Mahidol University is a public university in Thailand.Founded in 1943, the university was originally known as the "University of Medical Sciences" It is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Thailand and one of the highest ranking in the country in terms of research power, research income, and numbers of international stude...
, where she received her Doctorate

Doctorate

A doctorate is an academic degree that in most countries represents the highest level of formal study or research in a given field. In some countries it also refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to practice in a specific profession ....
in 1985.

She is heavily involved in the promotion of scientific research

Research

Research is defined as human activity based on intellectual application in the investigation of matter. The primary purpose for applied research is discovery , interpretation , and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe....
, and regularly gives award

Award

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s and prize

Prize

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s. She held the position of a guest lecturer in Chemistry at the Mahidol University

Mahidol University

President

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of the Chulabhorn Research Institute

Chulabhorn Research Institute

Chulabhorn Research Institute is a biomedical and chemistry research institute in Bangkok, Thailand. Initiated by Princess Chulabhorn in 1987, the institute was established as an independent agency funded by the Thai government....
. She was awarded the UNESCO

UNESCO

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on 16 November 1945....
Einstein Medal for her efforts in promoting scientific collaboration in 1986 and was the first Asian to be invited to join the Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry

The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemistry sciences." The organisation carries out research, publishes journals, books and databases, as well as hosting conferences, seminars and workshops....
in England

England

Marriage and family

She married Royal Thai Air Force

Royal Thai Air Force

The Royal Thai Air Force or RTAF is the air force of the Kingdom of Thailand. With the addition of the Saab AEW&C and JAS 39 Gripen in the year 2011, the RTAF would be the second strongest air force in the region second from Singapore....
Flight Lieutenant

Flight Lieutenant

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Virayudh Didyasarin (currently a Air Vice Marshal]), a commoner, in 1982. According to royal custom, she would lose her title when marrying a man of lesser position. However, she was granted a special permission by her father to keep her rank of [[Chao Fa]]. From this marriage, which eventually ended in divorce, she has two daughters:

HRH Princess Siribhachudhabhorn
Siribhachudhabhorn

Princess Siribhachudhabhorn or commonly known as 'Ong Rhi pa' , is the eldest daughter of Chulabhorn Walailak and Royal Thai Air Force Flight Lieutenant Virayudh Didyasarin ....
HRH Princess Adityadhornkitikhun
Adityadhornkitikhun

Princess Adityadhornkitikhun or commonly known as 'Ong Tid' , is the second daughter of Chulabhorn Walailak and Royal Thai Air Force Flight Lieutenant Virayudh Didyasarin ....

Currently, she has been in a relationship with Chaichon Locharernkul (M.D), a professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in Thailand and has long been considered one of the country's most prestigious universities ....
, of which the Princess herself has specialization in epileptology. They often appear together in public places both in Thailand and abroad, but a formal engagement between him and the Princess has not been made public nor has it been made official. He has always accompanied her, as Chulabhorn continues to be involved in many areas and travels extensively abroad as well, mostly in Asia

Asia

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent. It covers 8.6% of the Earth's total surface area and, with over 4 billion people, it contains more than 60% of the world's current human population....
and the Pacific region.

Honorary Degrees

Year	Field	Academy
1984	Social Work Social work Social work is a discipline involving the application of social theory and research methods to study and improve the lives of people, groups, and societies....	Thammasat University Thammasat University Thammasat University , formerly known as the University of Moral and Political Science , is Thailand's second oldest university. ranks Thammasat as 7th of 44 Thai, 84th of 100 Asian, and 850th of 4,000 world universities....
1987	Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions....	Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen University is an internationally-recognized university in Asia. It is located in the Issan region of Thailand. The university is a central hub of education in north-east Thailand....
1998	Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions....	Suranaree University of Technology Suranaree University of Technology The Suranaree University of Techonology is in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The university was established on July 27 1989, becoming fully operational in 1993....
1999	Science Science In its broadest sense, science refers to any systematic knowledge or practice. In its more usual restricted sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on scientific method, as well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research....	Wollongong University
2000	Health Science Health science Health science is the applied science dealing with health, and it includes many subdisciplines. See also List of academic disciplines#Health sciences....	Thammasat University Thammasat University Thammasat University , formerly known as the University of Moral and Political Science , is Thailand's second oldest university. ranks Thammasat as 7th of 44 Thai, 84th of 100 Asian, and 850th of 4,000 world universities....
2001	Music Education Music education Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. More than merely teaching notes and rhythms, music education seeks to develop the whole person....	Kasetsart University Kasetsart University Kasetsart University is a public university in Thailand and is considered as one of the most prestigious universities in the country. It is also the first agriculture university and the third oldest university in Thailand....
2003	Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions....	Thaksin University Thaksin University Thaksin University , located in Songkhla, is one of Thailand's government supported public universities. It began in 1968 as the southern campus of the College of Education, offering a bachelor's of education degree....
2005	Biological Science	Kasetsart University Kasetsart University Kasetsart University is a public university in Thailand and is considered as one of the most prestigious universities in the country. It is also the first agriculture university and the third oldest university in Thailand....
2005	Biomedical Science	Prince of Songkla University Prince of Songkla University Prince of Songkla University was the first government university in Southern Thailand. It was established in 1967. As of 2003, it had 24,011 students....
2005	Medical Science	Walailak University Walailak University Founded in 1992, Walailak University is a public university located in Amphoe Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. Although state-funded, Walailak University is given a high level of autonomy, unusual among Thai public universities....
2005	Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions....	Burapha University Burapha University Burapha University is one of Thailand's major public universities located in the coastal town of Bangsaen, Chonburi Province. The 256 acre campus hosts approximately 12,000 students , aided by 500 teaching staff and 300 general employees....
2005	Applied Chemistry	King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang 'King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang' is a leading research and educational institution located in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1960 in Nonthaburi Province province as a telecommunications training center under the technical support of the Japanese government, the center was later named the Nonthaburi Institute of...
2005	Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions....	King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok is one of a leading technology university in Thailand. Its two campuses are in north of Bangkok and in Prachinburi Province....
2005	Environmental Biology	Suranaree University of Technology Suranaree University of Technology The Suranaree University of Techonology is in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The university was established on July 27 1989, becoming fully operational in 1993....
2005	Biotechnology Biotechnology Biotechnology is technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity defines biotechnology as:...	Mae Fah Luang University Mae Fah Luang University Mae Fah Luang University, situated in the province of Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, is named after Her Royal Highness Srinagarindra, the beloved mother of the current king of Thailand....
2006	Biochemistry Biochemistry Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry processes in living organisms. It deals with the structure and function of cellular components such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other biomolecules....	Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen University is an internationally-recognized university in Asia. It is located in the Issan region of Thailand. The university is a central hub of education in north-east Thailand....
2006	Biotechnology Biotechnology Biotechnology is technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity defines biotechnology as:...	Silpakorn University Silpakorn University Silpakorn University is a well known government sponsored university in Thailand. The university was founded in Bangkok in 1943 by Italy-born art professor Corrado Feroci, who took the Thai name Silpa Bhirasri when he became a Thai citizen....

Awards

Year	Award	Awarder
1986	Einstein Medal	UNESCO UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on 16 November 1945....
2002	EMS-Hollaender International Fellow Award	Environment Mutagen Society
2006	Special Recognition Award	Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety
2006	Nagoya Medal Special Award	Nagoya Medal Organizing Committee

Chulabhorn Walailak

Education

Marriage and family

Honorary Degrees

Awards

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