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On 4 July 2025, Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, presided over a ceremony and merit-making event on the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana’s birthday anniversary. The event was held to express profound loyalty and gratitude for Her Royal Highness’s dedication to the well-being of the Thai people and the nation.

The ceremony took place at the main auditorium of the Thaiburi Building, Walailak University, in Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Distinguished guests in attendance included Ms. Wajiraporn Amatayakul, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat; Colonel Suwat Thongbai, Deputy Chief of Staff of the 4th Army Region; Mr. Niphon Kongphet, Chief Judge of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court; and Pol. Col. Thawatchai Sangkhamittakol, Superintendent of Tha Sala Police Station. Also present were student leaders, representatives from the public and private sectors, and members of surrounding communities.

The ceremony began with a video presentation highlighting Her Royal Highness’s many contributions to society and the nation. This was followed by a traditional Thai dance performance by Walailak University students. Representatives from various university departments, student leaders, community members from the Walailak Pattana Demonstration Community, and external organizations took turns presenting floral trays before the portrait of Her Royal Highness.



Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong then presented floral trays and opened a ceremonial floral cone before the portrait of Her Royal Highness. He also delivered a formal message of well-wishes and, together with the attendees, signed the well-wishing book, praying for Her Royal Highness’s continued good health and happiness as a beloved figure of the Thai people.

In addition to the ceremony, Walailak University staff, students, and members of the public took part in several activities to honor Her Royal Highness, including blood donations and volunteer service projects to clean the university grounds. The public is also invited to sign the online well-wishing book via the university website at www.wu.ac.th, and to visit the honorary exhibition held from 5 to 15 July 2025 at two locations: the main hall on the first floor of the Thaiburi Building, and the second floor of the Professor Dr. Wichit Srisa-an Building.