All distinguished guests and media representatives are cordially invited to
attend the press conference announcing the results of the 1st Princess
Chulabhorn Award for the year 2023, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10:00
AM, in the main conference room, 3rd floor, Chulabhorn Royal Academy Office,
Administration Building 2, Lak Si District, Bangkok.
The Princess Chulabhorn Award, established to honor and acknowledge the royal grace and disseminate the royal benevolence of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand, was initiated on the occasion of her 65th birthday anniversary on July 4, 2022. The award recognizes her dedication to the Thai people, particularly in the fields of cancer research, prevention, control, and patient care. Besides her role as a scientist, she has emphasized the importance of enhancing the quality of cancer patient care, leading to the establishment of the Chulabhorn Hospital specializing in cancer treatment. Since its opening to the general public on October 29, 2009, the hospital has continually progressed, earning the trust and respect of the community. Recognizing these contributions, Chulabhorn Royal Academy decided to elevate the award to an international level to honor outstanding achievements in cancer prevention, control, and patient care that benefit humanity. The criteria, procedures, practices, and scope of the award have been defined, and the Chulabhorn Royal Academy has approved the establishment of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation under the royal patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand, ensuring the sustainable operation of the international Princess Chulabhorn Award into the future.
Schedule:
09:30 AM Registration of esteemed guests and media representatives Press conference
10:00 AM Announcing the recipients of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Year 1, 2566
- Professor Emeritus Doctor Udom Koshintorn, Chairman of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation, discusses the establishment of the foundation in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn’s patronage.
- Professor Doctor Ratchata Ratchatanawin, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chulabhorn Royal Academy and Deputy Chairman of the Award Foundation, speaks about the role of the Chulabhorn Royal Academy in education, research, and cancer care as per Her Royal Highness’s initiatives and support for the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation.
- Professor Dr. Thasana Boonthong, Committee Member and Secretary-General of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation, explains the operational processes and criteria for selecting recipients of the Princess Chulabhorn Award.
- Professor Doctor Prasit Watthanapha, Chairman of the International Committee of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation, discusses the adjudication process and reasons for selecting the recipients of the Princess Chulabhorn Award, Year 1, 2566.
- Professor Doctor Jiraporn Laotumthongsin, Public Relations Officer of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation, outlines the activities for the Princess Chulabhorn Award, Year 1, 2566, and special features of the award recipients.
- Director-General of the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Announces in English the results of the selection of recipients for the Princess Chulabhorn Award, Year 1, 2566.
- Robert F. Godec, Ambassador of the United States of America to Thailand, Congratulates the selected recipients of the Princess Chulabhorn Award, Year 1, 2566, addressing esteemed guests.
Schedule:
09:30 AM Registration of esteemed guests and media representatives Press conference
10:00 AM Announcing the recipients of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Year 1, 2566
- Professor Emeritus Doctor Udom Koshintorn, Chairman of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation, discusses the establishment of the foundation in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn’s patronage.
- Professor Doctor Ratchata Ratchatanawin, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chulabhorn Royal Academy and Deputy Chairman of the Award Foundation, speaks about the role of the Chulabhorn Royal Academy in education, research, and cancer care as per Her Royal Highness’s initiatives and support for the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation.
- Professor Dr. Thasana Boonthong, Committee Member and Secretary-General of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation, explains the operational processes and criteria for selecting recipients of the Princess Chulabhorn Award.
- Professor Doctor Prasit Watthanapha, Chairman of the International Committee of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation, discusses the adjudication process and reasons for selecting the recipients of the Princess Chulabhorn Award, Year 1, 2566.
- Professor Doctor Jiraporn Laotumthongsin, Public Relations Officer of the Princess Chulabhorn Award Foundation, outlines the activities for the Princess Chulabhorn Award, Year 1, 2566, and special features of the award recipients.
- Director-General of the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Announces in English the results of the selection of recipients for the Princess Chulabhorn Award, Year 1, 2566.
- Robert F. Godec, Ambassador of the United States of America to Thailand, Congratulates the selected recipients of the Princess Chulabhorn Award, Year 1, 2566, addressing esteemed guests.
