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Chulabhorn
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Princess Srisavangavadhana
Chulabhorn (Thai: จุฬาภรณ์; Thai pronunciation:[tɕù.lāː.pʰɔ̄ːn]; RTGS:&#;Chulaphon; born 4 July ) is a princess of Thailand, the youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and the younger sister of King Vajiralongkorn.
She is officially styled Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn, which corresponds to her full Thai title Somdet Phrachao Nong Nang Thoe Chaofa Chulabhorn Walailak Agrarajakumari (Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าน้องนางเธอ เจ้าฟ้าจุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์ อัครราชกุมารี).[1] In , she was bestowed the second-highest of royal ranks by appointment – "Krom Phra" by King Vajiralongkorn.
She also received a first-class King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal.[2]
Early life and Education
Princess Chulabhorn was born in 4 July at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall of the Dusit Palace in Bangkok. She studied chemistry and graduated in from the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University, with a Bachelor of Science, First Class Honours.
She continued to study Science at Mahidol University, where she received her Doctorate in
She is heavily involved in the promotion of scientific research, and regularly gives awards and prizes. She held the position of a guest lecturer in chemistry at the Mahidol University.
Chulabhorn walailak biography definition and example Retrieved 9 December Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya. Bua Snidvongs Archived from the original on 7 AprilShe also serves as president of the Chulabhorn Research Institute. She was awarded the UNESCO Einstein Medal[3] for her efforts in promoting scientific collaboration in and was the first Asian to be invited to join the Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom as an Honorary Fellow.[4]
Later in , she received a Ph.D.
in Visual Arts from the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University.
Personal life
In , Chulabhorn married Royal Thai Air Force officer Group CaptainVirayudh Tishyasarin (Thai: วีระยุทธ ดิษยะศริน; RTGS:&#;Wirayut Dityasarin), a commoner, an Air vice-marshal.
They have two children: Princess Siribha Chudabhorn and Princess Aditayadorn Kitikhun. According to royal custom, she would have lost her title upon marrying a man of lower rank. However, they divorced in , and she subsequently returned to the royal court.
Official duties
The Princess visited Germany from 13 to 15 April During her visit she went to the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg to further her cancer research and to learn more about the developments the center had found.
Princess Chulabhorn had visited the center already in , and [5]
In November , Princess Chulabhorn visited Japan and met with then-Emperor Akihito and then-Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo. The Imperial couple hosted a luncheon in her honor.[6] During her visit to the country, The Princess went to Nagoya University, in Aichi Prefecture, to take part in a discussion between the "HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science" in Thailand and the "School of Medicine" in the University.[7]
In March , Princess Chulabhorn officially visited Israel: during the visit she toured the Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital, in Jerusalem.[8][9] Additionally, the Princess visited "Israel Diamond Exchange" with the Thai Ambassador to Israel, Pannabha Chandraramya.
At the event, Princess Chulabhorn discussed relations between Thailand and Israel. The president of the association, Boaz Moldawsky participated with the Princess in a ceremony in honor of the association.[10] During her visit to the country, the Princess went to the Western Wall (also called as the Wailing Wall), in Jerusalem, to pray.
Chulabhorn walailak biography definition A blood test had previously shown that the princess had a higher than normal level of carcinoembryonic antigen which indicated that she was likely to develop cancer. Silpakorn University. Princess Chulabhorn, Princess Srisavangavadhana. More information Lines of succession, Order of precedenceShe also learned the importance of that monument to the country.[11]
In April , Princess Chulabhorn visited the United States of America to attend the Health Summit for Pharmaceutical and Medical Development at Tufts University in Massachusetts.[12] The Princess also toured the institute and subsequently visited the NCI Frederick Campus in Maryland.[13]
In June Princess Chulabhorn also paid an official visit to Mongolia: during the visit she received an honorary Doctorate from the Mongolian University of Life Sciences, during the Princess's visit to the University headquarters in Ulaanbaatar.[14]
Health
On 6 September , the Princess was admitted to Vichaiyut Hospital due to stomach inflammation: she was later diagnosed with gastritis and was advised to temporarily suspend royal duties.[15] On 9 October , the Princess was diagnosed with a severe infection of the pancreas and swelling of the lymph glands: doctors concluded that she was suffering from an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus, which she has since begun to treat.
Doctors advised her to stop activities for three months. She had been in hospital since the previous September.[16] On 5 November , Princess Chulabhorn underwent surgery at Vichaiyut hospital to remove seven polyps from her large intestine. A blood test had previously shown that the princess had a higher than normal level of carcinoembryonic antigen which indicated that she was likely to develop cancer.[17] In May , the Princess was found to have a non-malignant tumor in her neck, and it was removed at Vichaiyut Hospital.
She had to suspend her official duties to recover after the operation and to treat her pancreatitis, which she had been suffering from for a while and which was causing some health problems to her.[18] As of July , her pancreatitis was becoming intermittent and acute, a sign that it was worsening over time.
Biography definition and examples Explore Wikis Community Central. References [ edit ]. Sathan Snidvongs, Chaophraya Wongsanupraphat. Mia British.To receive treatment, the Princess had to suspend her official commitments until she recovered.[19] In June , the Princess was diagnosed with lung, liver and muscle inflammation and low blood oxygen levels: she went to Vichaiyuth Hospital due to fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms and doctors made the diagnosis, and subsequently administered medical treatment to her.[20] In February , Princess Chulabhorn was admitted to Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok after developing back pain and blurred vision in both eyes.
Doctors concluded that further tests were necessary and the Princess extended her stay in hospital.[21] In April , Chulabhorn underwent surgery to remove cataracts (which had caused blurred vision) and underwent treatment for her newly diagnosed back infection (which caused back pain). Her recovery was confirmed a few days later.[22] On 30 September , Chulabhorn went to Chulabhorn Hospital after experiencing numbness in her left hand.
An MRI showed that the nerves under her left elbow had become compressed, and as a result the Princess had to remain in hospital for treatment and suspend royal duties.[23] As a result of numbness in her left hand, Chulabhorn had to undergo microsurgery to remove the tissue causing the discomfort and remained in hospital until she fully recovered.[24] On 16 June , Chulabhorn underwent surgery at Chulalongkorn Hospital due to numbness in the fingertips of her right hand, caused by a membrane compressing the nerve below her elbow.
She was discharged approximately fifteen days later when she was judged to have recovered.[25]
Honours and awards
Military rank
Volunteer Defense Corps of Thailand rank
Academic rank
Foreign honours
Other honours
Princess Chulabhorn received UNESCO's Einstein Medal for her years of work promoting scientific cooperation in the Asia - Pacific region.
In , she received the Adolf Windaus Medal.[34]
Princess Chulabhorn has been an honorary member of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research since
Royal cypher of Princess Chulabhorn
Royal flag of Princess Chulabhorn