Chula President Receives Royal Commemorative Pin at the “Friends in Need (of PA) 2024” Event 

On December 5, 2024, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, represented the university to receive the royal commemorative pin for the “Friends in Need (of PA) 2024” event. The pin was presented in front of the portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the Princess Rajasarinisiribajra, Chairperson of the Friends in Need (of PA) Volunteers Foundation, Thai Red Cross Society. The ceremony took place at Sphere Hall, 5M Floor, EMSPHERE shopping center, during the event titled “Friends in Need (of PA): Celebrating the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King” under the theme 10 Decades of Royal Compassion for the Nation. 

The ceremony was presided over by Professor Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Chairman of the Chulalongkorn University Council and Vice Chairperson of the Advisory Committee, Executive Chairman of the Friends in Need (of PA) Volunteers Foundation, and Chairman of the event organizing committee. He offered incense and candles as a tribute, placed floral tributes, and delivered a speech expressing gratitude for the royal benevolence in front of the portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha. Additionally, Mr. Thitiwat Wongwannakul, Director and Manager of the Friends in Need (of PA) Volunteers Foundation, invited the recipients to accept the royal commemorative pins. 

Chulalongkorn University received the royal commemorative pin in recognition of its role as a member of the organizing committee for the “Friends in Need (of PA) 2024” event. Over the years, the university has collaborated with the Friends in Need (of PA) Volunteers Foundation, Thai Red Cross Society, in numerous community-oriented initiatives to promote societal well-being. 

In response to this year’s flood crisis, Chulalongkorn University joined forces with the foundation to assist communities in northern Thailand. Notably, in October, university executives, faculty members, staff, and students partnered with representatives from the foundation and Chulalongkorn’s Regional Learning Network Center in Nan Province to deliver computers and supplies to schools affected by the floods. Chulalongkorn students also helped restore flood-damaged schools by repainting and repairing facilities, showcasing the university’s dedication to serving society during times of need. 

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