Annual Activities

Mahidol University’s 55th Year Anniversary of the Royal’s Bestowal of its Name and the 136th Year Commemoration


On March 2, 2023, Associate Professor Dr.Ameporn Ratinthorn, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing Mahidol University, along with the administrative team attended the activity organized by Mahidol University on the occasion of 55th Anniversary of the Royal Bestowal of Mahidol University’s Name and 136th Anniversary of Mahidol University at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya. In this event, there were activities as follows.

- At 9.00 a.m., there was the 13th Professor Chatchawan Osathanon Keynote Address on understanding of world changes towards adapting Thai higher education by Professor Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

- At 10.40 a.m., there was the opening ceremony for the exhibition “Afgekia mahidoliae”, the symbolic tree of Mahidol University.

- At 11.00 a.m., the Muthitajit Ceremony was held. This year, the Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, nominated Associate Professor Dr. Tassana Boonthong and Associate Professor Dr.Kobkul Phanchareonworakul (Faculty Consultants) and Assistant Professor Arun Nurakkhae (Former President of Siriraj Nurses' Alumni Association) to receive the expression of compassion.

- At 13.00 p.m., the awards ceremony for university employees and alumni of Mahidol University for the year 2023 was held. Associate Professor Dr.Ameporn Ratinthorn, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing Mahidol University, along with the administrative team jointly participated to present bouquets to congratulate the award recipients as follows:

1. Associate Professor Dr.Kobkul Phanchareonworakul (Outstanding Alumnus for Mahidol University’s 55th Year Anniversary of the Royal’s Bestowal of its Name and the 136th Year Commemoration)

2. Assistant Professor Dr. Thitipong Tankampuan (Mahidol University Young Alumni Awards 2024 2023)

3. Assistant Professor Dr.Sasitara Nuampa (Mahidol University Young Alumni Awards 2024)

4. Associate Professor Dr.Wareerat Thanoi (Outstanding Employee Award 2023: Group 1: civil servants in higher education institutions, with position of Associate Professor)

5. Assistant Professor Dr.Supapak Phetrasuwan (Outstanding Employee Award 2023: Group 4: academic staff with consecutively working period from 10 years but less than 20 years)

6. Associate Professor Dr.Acharaporn Seeherunwong (Outstanding Employee Award 2023: Group 4: academic staff with consecutively working period from 20 years and above)

7. Mr. Wongwat Boonyawat (Outstanding Employee Award 2023: Group 4: support staff in general administration with consecutively working period not more than 10 years)

8. Ms. Anchalee Plernmalai (Outstanding Employee Award 2023: Group 4: support staff in general administration with consecutively working period from 10 years but less than 20 years)

9. Ms. Sukanya Kitjasoonthorn (Outstanding Employee Award 2023: Group 4: support staff in general administration with consecutively working period from 20 years and above)