Chulabhorn Graduate Institute congratulations to Mr. Dhanushka Darshana of the Chemical Sciences Program, on his outstanding oral presentation entitled: “In Situ Generation Deuterium Halides: Practical Method for Chromatography-Free GramScale Synthesis of Deuterated Organic Compounds under Metal-Free Mild Conditions”, at the 21st International Conference of Public Health Sciences Post COVID-19 Pandemic: Public Health Challenges and Solutions towards Sustainable Health and Well-Being on October 4, 2021
Chulabhorn Graduate Institute offers its congratulations to Mr. Dhanushka Darshana of the Chemical Sciences Program in this occasion.
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Who should be vaccinated first?
While COVID-19 vaccine supplies are limited, health workers at high risk of exposure and older people should be prioritised for vaccination.
Countries can refer to the WHO Prioritization Roadmap and the WHO Values Framework as guidance for their prioritisation of target groups. The vaccine is not recommended for persons younger than 18 years of age, pending the results of further studied in that age group. Who is the vaccine not recommended for?
Individuals with a history of anaphylaxis to any component of the vaccine should not take it.
Persons with acute PCR-confirmed COVID-19 should not be vaccinated until after they have recovered from acute illness and the criteria for ending isolation have been met. Anyone with a body temperature over 38.5°C should postpone vaccination until they no longer have a fever. What is the recommended dosage?
SAGE recommends the use of Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine as 2 doses (0.5 ml) given intramuscularly. WHO recommends an interval of 2–4 weeks between the first and second dose. It is recommended that all vaccinated individuals receive two doses.If the second dose is administered less than 2 weeks after the first, the dose does not need to be repeated. If administration of the second dose is delayed beyond 4 weeks, it should be given at the earliest possible opportunity.
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COVID-19 advice for the public: Getting vaccinated
Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Vaccines work by training and preparing the body’s natural defences – the immune system – to recognize and fight off the viruses and bacteria they target. After vaccination, if the body is later exposed to those disease-causing germs, the body is immediately ready to destroy them, preventing illness.
WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe for most people 18 years and older, including those with pre-existing conditions of any kind, including auto-immune disorders. These conditions include: hypertension, diabetes, asthma, pulmonary, liver and kidney disease, as well as chronic infections that are stable and controlled.
WHAT SHOULD I DO AND EXPECT AFTER GETTING VACCINATED
Stay at the place where you get vaccinated for at least 15 minutes afterwards, just in case you have an unusual reaction, so health workers can help you.
Check when you should come in for a second dose – if needed. Most of the vaccines available are two-dose vaccines. Check with your care provider whether you need to get a second dose and when you should get it. Second doses help boost the immune response and strengthen immunity.
In most cases, minor side effects are normal. Common side effects after vaccination, which indicate that a person’s body is building protection to COVID-19 infection include:
Arm soreness
Mild fever
Tiredness
Headaches
Muscle or joint aches
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No matter what strains of coronavirus, the best way to protect it is:
| ‘U.K. Variant’ B.1.1.7 | ‘South Africa Variant’ B.1.351 | ‘Brazil Variant’ P.1 | ‘California Variants’ B.1.427/B.1.429 | |
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| Transmissible | 70% more transmissible | 50% more transmissible | Believed to be more transmissible, but more research needed | 20% more transmissible |
| The ability to cause severe disease | Up to 60% more deadly, but more research needed | Unknown if it causes more severe disease | Unknown if it causes more severe disease | May cause more severe disease, but more research needed |
| Vaccine immunity ability | Vaccines are still effective | Some vaccines are less effective | Vaccine efficacy is unknown | Vaccines are likely still effective |
| ‘New York Variants’ B.1.526/B.1.525 | ‘Brazil Variant’ P.2 | |
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| Transmissible | Unknown if it is more or less transmissible | Believed to be more transmissible, but more research needed |
| The ability to cause severe disease | Unknown if it causes more severe disease | Unknown if it causes more severe disease |
| Vaccine immunity ability | Vaccine efficacy is unknown | Vaccine efficacy is unknown |
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Information on Open Access
What is Open Access?
Quoting from the openaccess.nl website: “Open access is a broad international movement that seeks to grant free and open online access to academic information, such as publications and data. A publication is defined as ‘open access’ when there are no financial, legal, or technical barriers to accessing it – that is to say when anyone can read, download, copy, distribute, print, search for and search within the information, or use it in education or in any other way within the legal agreements.” Types of Open Access
Open Access content can also be classified based on the rights of authors:
Green Open Access: Content is fee-based but the publisher offers authors the ability to self-archive their work (pre-print or post-print) in Open Access repositories
Gold Open Access: Content is completely Open Access or open to all after an embargo period. The open content is offered on the publisher’s website.
Hybrid Open Access: Hybrid models of Open Access focuses on who will pay the cost of publishing Open Access materials and place the cost burden on the author,
the institution, the library, or a combination by means of subscription credits, debits, or direct author payments. Reference:
Advantages of Open Access
Advantages of Open Access include :
Advantage 1. Free for all
Advantage 2. Increased readership
Advantage 3. Access for researchers in developing countries
Advantage 4. The ability of authors to retain full copyright of the article
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About MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.
MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia
The A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries.
It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. For more information about A.D.A.M., see its http://www.adam.com/editorialGuidelines.aspx Find encyclopedia articles A-Z
https://medlineplus.gov/encyclopedia.html The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Copyright 1997-2021 A.D.A.M., Inc. Duplication for commercial use must be authorized in writing by ADAM Health Solutions. References:
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Associate Professor Dr. Prasat Kittakoop ranked the World’s Top 2% Scientists.
Associate Professor Dr. Prasat Kittakoop, a faculty member of the Chemical Sciences Program.
He is ranked as the world’s top 2% most published and cited scientists (World Top 2% Scientists), according to a research team led by Stanford University, Professor John PA Ioannidis. The study was published in PLOS Biology Journal., the rankings were based on an analysis of research findings which was based on research articles published in the SCOPUS database from 1996 to 2019 , using a variety of indicators. For more information :https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3000918 Associate Professor Dr. Prasat Kittakoop has 126 publications CGI Learning Center would like to thank Dr. Prasat for allowing this post on our web site. Credit: |
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About this book: King Bhummibol Adulayadej A Life’s Work
“What is the Siamese conception of monarchy, assumed power or the borders of Siam were drawn.”Note: Text reading was quoted from selected parts of the book. |
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Why should we wear a face covering?
Face coverings reduce the spread of coronavirus droplets from coughs, sneezes and speaking. Does everyone have to wear one?
Some people do not have to wear a face covering. They include:
Children (under 11 in England or Wales, under 13 in Northern Ireland, under five in Scotland)
Those unable to put on or wear a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or disability
People for whom wearing or removing a face covering will cause severe distress
Anyone assisting someone who relies on lip reading to communicate
You can remove your mask if:
You need to eat, drink, or take medication
A police officer or other official asks you to, or for shop staff to verify your age
You are entering a shop to avoid harm, if you do not have a mask on you
Young children should not wear face masks because of the risk of choking and suffocation.
Do face coverings work?
Face coverings do not give the wearer as much protection as the masks that healthcare workers wear. Reference
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Salute to Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier Nobel Laureates in Chemistry 2020.
See UC Berkeley biochemist Jennifer Doudna’s waking moments after winning the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Also noted that Berkeley celebrated two Nobel Prize wins in one week of October 2020. Learn more from the links below about the two Laureates and their scientific achievement that contributes to the world.
https://news.berkeley.edu/2020/10/07/campus-reacts-to-nobel-wins/ https://news.berkeley.edu/2020/10/07/a-day-in-the-life-nobel-prize-winner-jennifer-doudna/ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2020/charpentier/facts/ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2020/summary/ Credit: Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna. [Image]. From Encyclopædia Britannica retrieved from |
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Information on the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health
Department of Disease Control collects publications on coronavirus diseases
THAILAND’S EXPERIENCE IN THE COVID-19 RESPONSE
COVID-19 Outlook Report: Global categorization of countries Fangcang shelter hospitals: a novel concept for responding to public health emergencies COVIDVIEW A Weekly Surveillance Summary of U.S. COVID-19 Activity For more infornation
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Academic promotion of faculty members
May 8, 2020:Rojana Sukchawalit, Ph.D. Lecturer in Applied Biological Sciences Program (ABS) was appointed, the Associate Professor in the field of Molecular Biology
April 10, 2020:
Paiboon Vattanaviboon, Ph.D. Lecturer in Applied Biological Sciences Program (ABS) was appointed, the Associate Professor in the field of Microbiology.
Mayuree Fuangthong, Ph.D. Lecturer in Applied Biological Sciences Program (ABS) was appointed, the Associate Professor in the field of Microbiology.
Pattarawut Sopha, Ph.D. Lecturer in Applied Biological Sciences Program (ABS) was appointed, the Assistant Professor in the field of Molecular Biology.
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On July 13, 2020, CGI 495 papers, published in 222 journals.
CGI Back to 2007, 5 papersCGI Please visit the library’s Research Support to find more update information on publicatons ranking and citation. Reference
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Five core ideas of Central Hygiene and Safety Master Plan are:
Extra Screening: Everyone must measure body temperature before entering the shopping centers and stores; Everyone must wear face masks at all times; Staffs who work closely with customers are required to wear face shields and gloves; Additional measures will be applied for delivery staffs
Social Distancing: Restrict the number of customers allowed at a time as for shopping centers allowing 1 person per 5 square meters and as for shops and common areas as elevators-escalators-bathrooms, 1-2 meters distance is required; Arrange a queuing system and waiting area for the stores and delivery staffs; Apply 5 Shields: Face Shield / Food Shield / Table Shield / Counter Shield / Cashier Shield; Increase awareness and emphasize practical guidelines to everyone
Safety Tracking: Track employees’ health and travel records for the past 14 days prior to the re-opening and before starting work each day; For takeaway food, the name and temperature of the food providers must be labeled on the package
Extra Cleaning: Clean every touch point every 30 minutes in the shopping centers and stores; Use disinfectant solution after shopping centers close and implement a ‘Big Cleaning’ every week; Provide a disinfectant spraying service on shopping bags before leaving; Clean all food center card and parking card; Special measures for family lounge, prayer room, fitting rooms, classrooms and clean every equipment before and after use
Touchless Experience: Encourage Cashless and E-payments; Provide coins bag at the cashiers; Assign doormen; Assign staffs to press the elevator for customers (Buttonless)
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Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19
Simple ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace:
Make sure your workplaces are clean and hygienic
Promote regular and thorough hand-washing by employees, contractors, and customers
Promote good respiratory hygiene in the workplace
Advise employees and contractors to consult national travel advice before going on business trips
Brief your employees, contractors, and customers that if COVID-19 starts spreading in your community anyone with even a mild cough or low-grade fever (37.3 C or more)needs to stay at home. They should also stay home (or work from home) if they have had to take simple medications, such as paracetamol/acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin, which may mask symptoms of infection
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Tips for new WFHers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, you may find yourself in a work from home (WFH) situation. With the right effort, you can stay productive while taking care of yourself and your loved ones.
Designate a workspace
Move around
Get ready for the day
Set a schedule
Create an eating plan
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1. https://www.healthline.com/health/working-from-home-tips#tips-for-newbies |
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Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
Wash your hands frequently
Maintain social distancing
Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth
Practice respiratory hygiene
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
Stay informed and follow the advice given by your healthcare provider
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1. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public |
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The Opening Activity
CGI Learning Center on 12th Floor is now available for students and faculty members. Date: February 3rd, 2020
Time: 09.00 – 12.00 AM
Venue: CGI Learning Center, 12th Floor, CGI Building
Activity
Photo Shooting at CGI Learning Center, 12th Floor
Upload and post your photos to CGI Learning Center Fanpage
Hashtag #CGILearningCenter #LearningCommons
Get cuties Library bag!
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The Single Citation Matcher
The most poplar resources for CGI Ref:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Find out more: ฐานข้อมูล PubMed และ PubMed Central เป็นฐานข้อมูลที่ผู้ใช้ของ CGI มีการเข้าถึงมากที่สุดในปี 2019 โดยศูนย์การเรียนรู้ CGI ได้ทำการสำรวจระหว่างวันที่ 10-30 มิถุนายน 2019 ที่ผ่านมา เป็นที่ทราบดีว่า ฐานข้อมูล PubMed เป็นฐานข้อมูลฟรี ที่รวบรวมรายการอ้างอิงมากกว่า 30 ล้านรายการ จากฐานข้อมูล MEDLINE วารสารทางด้าน Life Science และ E-Books |
On 12 December 2019, the Royal Barge Procession and the Royal Land Procession marked the final phase of the Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X).
The Royal Barge Procession comprised 52 barges, including four major royal barges. His Majesty the King, Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana,
and His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti rode on the majestic Royal Barge Suphannahong.
Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati and Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya were seated in the Royal Barge Anekkachatphutchong.
The Royal Barge Anantanakkharat carried a Buddha image, while the Royal Barge Narai Song Suban, King Rama IX, was reserved as a secondary barge for His Majesty the King.
พระราชพิธีบรมราชาภิเษก พุทธศักราช 2562 เป็นพระราชพิธีบรมราชาภิเษกสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวมหาวชิราลงกรณ บดินทรเทพยวรางกูร เสด็จเถลิงถวัลยราชสมบัติเป็นพระมหากษัตริย์แห่งประเทศไทย
พร้อมทั้งเฉลิมพระปรมาภิไธย พระบาทสมเด็จพระวชิรเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว พระมหากษัตริย์รัชกาลที่ 10 แห่งราชวงศ์จักรีอย่างสมบูรณ์ตามโบราณราชประเพณี
พระราชพิธีบรมราชาภิเษก แบ่งออกเป็น 3 ส่วน ประกอบด้วย พระราชพิธีเบื้องต้น ระหว่างวันที่ 6-23 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2562
ต่อจากนั้นเป็นพระราชพิธีเบื้องกลางและพระราชพิธีบรมราชาภิเษก ซึ่งประกอบด้วย การสักการะสิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์ก่อนการพระราชพิธี และการพระราชพิธีบรมราชาภิเษก
ซึ่งมีขั้นตอนคือ พิธีสรงพระมุรธาภิเษก, พิธีถวายน้ำอภิเษก ต่อด้วยพระราชพิธีเฉลิมพระปรมาภิไธย พระนามาภิไธย สถาปนาพระฐานันดรศักดิ์พระบรมวงศ์,
การเสด็จพระราชดำเนินเลียบพระนครโดยริ้วกระบวนพยุหยาตราทางสถลมารค และการเสด็จออกมหาสมาคมรับการถวายพระพรชัยมงคล ระหว่างวันที่ 4-6 พฤษภาคม ปีเดียวกัน
ณ พระบรมมหาราชวัง เขตพระนคร กรุงเทพมหานคร และสุดท้ายคือพระราชพิธีเบื้องปลาย ซึ่งเป็นการเสด็จพระราชดำเนินเลียบพระนครโดยริ้วกระบวนพยุหยาตราชลมารค
ซึ่งทรงพระกรุณาโปรดเกล้าฯ ให้มีขึ้นในวันที่ 12 ธันวาคม ปีเดียวกัน
อ้างอิง:
https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=8751&filename=index
https://th.wikipedia.org/wiki
https://www.tatnews.org/2019/04/programme-of-the-royal-coronation-of-king-rama-x-in-april-may-and-october-2019/
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Installation and Using CGI VPN: Workshop provided by CGI Learning Center November 26, 2019 @Seminar Room, 7 Floor, CGI Building Speaker: Mr.Somsak Tanmanee Participant: 11 Master’s and Ph.D. studentsศูนย์การเรียนรู้จักอบรมการใช้ฐานข้อมูลอิเล็กทรอนิกส์เพื่อการสืบค้น ครั้งที่ 2 ประจำปีงบประมาณ 2563 เป็นการฝึกอบรมเชิงปฏิบัติการ เรื่อง การติดตั้งและการใช้งานระบบ VPN สถาบันบัณฑิตศึกษาจุฬาภรณ์ ในวันที่ 27 พฤศจิกายน 2562 เวลา 10.30 – 12.00 น. ณ ห้องสัมมนา ชั้น 7 อาคารสถาบันบัณฑิตศึกษาจุฬาภรณ์ วิทยากร นายสมศักดิ์ แท่นมณี (นักวิชาการคอมพิวเตอร์ สถาบันบัณฑิตศึกษาจุฬาภรณ์) มีนักศึกษาไทยปริญญาโท และ ปริญญาเอก ชั้นปี 2019 เข้าร่วมอบรมจำนวน 11 คน |
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Loy Krathong Festival @CGI November 11, 2019 with a concept “Dressing and eating Thai Style and No Plastics” “สวมผ้าซิ่น กินอย่างไทย ไร้พลาสติก”
Loy Krathong is one of the most picturesque festivals. It’s when people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to pay respects Photos: https://bit.ly/32HtTtd |
More old calendars, magazines and used A4 papers have value. They were loaded in several boxes, and trucked from CGI to the Foundation of the Blinds in Thailand
on Tuesday October 15,2019. Khun Rosporn Nivatwongs, Vice President of the Foundation kindly received CGI Learning Center group,
and gave the information on the activities of the Foundation. Also, the Foundation staff showed us around the school area and the library.
It was a school vacation so the students went home, and the campus was peace and quiet, although some donators stopped by
to donate money and needed facilities for school management. The Foundation still needs more support for care giving to the blinds all over the country.
Pictures from CGI Learning Center First Page are CGI
event on September 14-15,2519.
The 8th Science Education – STEM Workshop “CREATIVE AI AND GO : STEM DAYS” , 120 teachers and students invited from Bangkok and the provinces.
CGI
staff may need to search for the information from various sources to support the administration and management of the Institute.
CGI
Learning Center provides the reading lists to serve as valuable sources for CGI
strategic policy planning and general knowledge.
แผนการศึกษาแห่งชาติ พ.ศ.2560-2579
แผนการศึกษาแห่งชาติ พ.ศ.2560-2579 Presentation
แผนพัฒนาการศึกษาระดับอุดมศึกษาฉบับที่ 11 (2555-2559)
แผนพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ พ.ศ.2555-2559
Reference: Office of National Education Commission สำนักงานเลขาธิการสภาการศึกษา
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How to cope with the social change into the age of digital disruption An invitational talk on “How to cope with the social change into the age of digital disruption” by Khun Kritpas Sakdistanond, a writer and an actor. Along with Book Sharing to promote CGI reading campaign,aimed to giving and exchanging the books among friends. วันอังคาร ที่ 19 กันยายน 2562 เวลา 09.00 – 12.00 น. ณ ห้องบรรยาย 1 ชั้น 2 อาคารสถาบันบัณฑิตศึกษาจุฬาภรณ์ วิทยากร คุณกฤตภาศ ศักดิษฐานนท์ ภาพกิจกรรม: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CgiLearningCenter/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2428737240546023 |
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Knowledge Sharing 0n Digital Archives September 3,2019A presentation on Digital Archives for universities was introduced by Khun Apichai Arayacharoenchai from Stang Monkolsuk Science Library, Mahidol University. The speaker demonstrated the best practice on how university library collected the important events, academic activities as well as memorable snap shots taken in the old times, and created the digital archives on social media. ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ กำหนดจัดโครงการบรรยายให้ความรู้ เรื่อง“การจัดทำคลังความรู้จดหมายเหตุดิจิทัล” ในวันอังคารที่ 3 กันยายน 2562 เวลา 9.00-12.00 น. ณ ห้องบรรยาย 66 ที่นั่ง (ห้อง 1) ชั้น 2 อาคารสถาบันบัณฑิตศึกษาจุฬาภรณ์ เอกสารประกอบการบรรยาย: archivespresent19.pdf |
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Empowering S&T Research with the Openness Revolution August 1, 2019
Empowering S&T Research with the Openness Revolution was co-hosted by CGI เอกสารประกอบการบรรยาย: http://www.learn.in.th/ Interesting story on Open Access Journal Publishing Webinar: ‘Collaborating for Successful Open Access Journal Publishing’ |
CGI Graduation Convocation Ceremony, July 8, 2019
Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana
presided over 2019 Graduation Convocation Ceremony at Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, CGI Auditorium Room on July 8,2019.
50 doctoral and master graduates will receive the degrees at the Third Graduation Convocation Ceremony .
Congratulations.
Graduation Convocation Ceremony
Thailand welcomes the regional leaders ahead of the Asean Summit.
All the leaders of the 10 member countries will attend the 34th Asean Summit on June 22 and 23 in Bangkok.
Thailand is chairing the regional grouping this year, with a theme of “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”.
The focus is on building a people-centred Asean Community “that leaves no one behind and looks to the future”
Read more from Department of ASEAN Affairs:
ASEAN Summit Bangkok 2019
Thailand ASEAN Chairmanship
Theme ASEAN Thailand
CGI Learning Center provides 12 databases which includes 10 online databases under a cooperation with ThaiLis-Office of Higher Education Commission(OHEC),
with mostly available fulltext of journal articles, and users can access a number of printed journals in English and in Thai.
All available e-journals from CGI can be searched from the reference databases of the following list:
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| 1. SciFinder-n MethodsNow Registration Link *Please use your CGI/CRI Email only |
1 FEB 2019 – 30 SEP 2019 | CGI |
| 2. Britannica the Encyclopedia | 1 FEB 2019 – 31 JAN 2020 | CGI |
| 3. ACM Digital Library | NOV 2018 – OCT 2019 | OHEC |
| 4. IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL) | NOV 2018 – OCT 2019 | OHEC |
| 5. Web of Science | NOV 2018 – OCT 2019 | OHEC |
| 6. ProQuest Dissertation & Theses Global | NOV 2018 – OCT 2019 | OHEC |
| 7. SpringerLink – Journal | JAN 2019 – DEC 2019 | OHEC |
| 8. American Chemical Society Journal (ACS) | JAN 2019 – DEC 2019 | OHEC |
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April 23, 2019 CGI Learning Center “Open Knowledge sharing on copyright” organized a lecture , inviting Dr.Titima Thammabumrung from NSTDA to share her knowledge and experience to researchers and students. Dr.Titima covered important topics: What copyright means and fair use for creating academic publications in terms of Thai and international law. Guidelines on how to make use of digital and printed information were presented. And, several Open Educational Resources-OER that are available on Internet were introduced. The term “OER” “was first coined at UNESCO’s 2002 Forum on Open Courseware, and designates teaching, learning and research materials in any medium, digital or otherwise, that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions. Open licensing is built within the existing framework of intellectual property rights as defined by relevant international conventions and respects the authorship of the work” Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_educational_resources Gallery: Facebook CGI Learning Center |
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CGI Learning Center initiated a project for helping the blinds
Foundation for the Blinds in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit,www.blind.or.th is the private organization And, the Foundation is the first foundation giving supports to the disabled aiming to foster the blind by enhancing their knowledge, capabilities and experiences that are essential in their daily living without expected returns. The foundation has continually obtained the coordination and contribution from people |
The Ministers from the 16 RCEP Participating Countries(RPCs)attended the 7thRCEP
Intersessional Ministerial Meeting held on 2 March2019 in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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published 59 papers in 2018. The journals were rated by Impact Factor ranged from 11.613 to 0.9 ,
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This year CGI, among Thai universities, achieved the top TRF – Index which rates the high quality academic papers published in international journals by Thai universities.
TRF- Index judges from a composite index that averaged 3 indicators: ER5JP – Equivalent Rating 5 Journal Publication/ Faculty Member, Life-time Citation/Faculty Member and Life-time Citation/ Life-time Journal Publication. CGI publications ranking by TRF-Index are:
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In addition to CGI Library English Corner, Today’s Alert began the first for new year “Dynamic English”, introducing a clip with free access to English learning.
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World Soil Day is celebrated annually on the 5th of December at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, the regional offices and through national and local events.
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In November some may wonder what is going on in Thailand when seeing travel magazine ads, posters at your hotel of Thai girls dressing in traditional Thai clothing with a beautiful floating object. That’s a sign indicating that Loy Krathong is on its way. In Thai Loy means to float and Krathong means a circular floating object with decoration of banana leaves, flowers, a candle and incense sticks. All these are related to Loy Krathong, an event which does not occur on the same date every year; instead it counts on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. In this year 2007 it will be held on November 24, a romantic night. People look forward to going out and launching Krathongs together to predict the romance future by the direction the Krathongs float. However, this season is also good for strengthening relationship in family.
The history of Loy Krathong is rather obscure. Some believe that Krathong was first created by Tao Sri Chulalak or Nang Noppamas in Sukothai. Others overlook its origin yet focus on the purposes of the ritual: to pay respect to the Goddess of the Water showing their gratitude on their plentiful use of water and ask for forgiveness in the ensuing pollution. Floating the beautiful Krathong away, which is the key activity in Loy Krathong, also refers to flying away misfortune and bad things in the past and asking for good luck in the future. Although it is not a national holiday, many activities other than floating Krathong, are conducted in this festival, such as, contests of Krathong-making and Noppamas beauty pageants, local games and performances and fireworks. |
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Princess Chulabhorn was born on 4 July 1957, Bangkok, is a princess of Thailand, the youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. She is officially styled Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn, which corresponds to her full Thai title Somdet Phrachao Luk Thoe Chaofa Chulabhorn Walailak Agrarajakumari. Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn is an acclaimed scientist who has received many international recognitions for her scientific achievements. She has envisioned the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute to be a professional scientific research institution and Centre of Excellence in the Asia-Pacific region, to assist and expedite the increase in number of efficient quality human resources development in science and high technology, in order to serve Thailand and other countries in the region, particularly in the fields urgently needed, with professional competence in transforming their knowledge into tangible, applicable development programs. |
The Rector of Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Prof. Dr.Somsak Ruchirawat, congratulated Prof. Dr. Piyarat Govitrapong, Chair of Applied Biological Sciences Program, on receiving the TRF Annual Outstanding Research Award 2560 from The Thailand Research Fund (TRF).
On 23 May 2018, TRF held an event to present honorary awards for outstanding researchers for the year 2017 where Prof. Dr. Piyarat Govitrapong received the TRF Annual Outstanding Research Award 2560 for the research work on “Effects of Melatonin on brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease” Deputy Prime Minister ACM Prajin Juntong chaired the award ceremony, which was held at the Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok.
The main objective of TRF is to provide support for basic research, strategic basic research, translational research and the development of researchers at both local and national levels. To honor and promote excellence in research, TRF annually selects award recipients who have conducted outstanding and exemplary research. In accordance with the national strategic plan, TRF award criteria are now based on research application instead of types of research. The TRF Annual Outstanding Research Award 2017 were given to 14 winners in public policy, commerce, community development and academic research fields
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New Year celebration, Rot Nam Dam Hua, a traditional way to celebrate with elders. Most Thai people go back to their hometowns to meet their elders.
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Songkran (Thai: เทศกาลสงกรานต์, pronounced [tʰêːt.sā.kāːn sǒŋ.krāːn]) is the Thai New Year’s festival. The Thai New Year’s Day is 13 April every year, but the holiday period includes 14–15 April as well. The word “Songkran” comes from the Sanskrit word saṃkrānti (Devanāgarī: संक्रांति), literally “astrological passage”, meaning transformation or change. The term was borrowed from Makar Sankranti, the name of a Hindu harvest festival celebrated in India in January to mark the arrival of spring. It coincides with the rising of Aries on the astrological chart and with the New Year of many calendars of South and Southeast Asia, in keeping with the Buddhist/Hindu solar calendar. |
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Makha Bucha Day (วันมาฆบูชา) is a Buddhist holiday, which takes place annually on the night of the full moon during the third lunar month of the year. “Makha” is the Pali word for the third Lunar month, while “bucha” means to honor or to venerate. Since Makha Bucha is based on the lunar calendar, the date varies from year to year. This year Makha Bucha day is on 01 March 2018.
It was 9 full months after the Buddha got the Enlightenment, on the full moon day of 6th lunar month, 45 years before the Buddhist era. On the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, Makha, of the year, four special events happened: Three Principles: |
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Valentine’s Day, also called St. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. The holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. The festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included fertility rites and the pairing off of women with men by lottery. At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day. It came to be celebrated as a day of romance from about the 14th century.
Although there were several Christian martyrs named Valentine, the day may have taken its name from a priest who was martyred about 270 ce by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus. According to legend, the priest signed a letter “from your Valentine” to his jailer’s daughter, whom he had befriended and, by some accounts, healed from blindness. Other accounts hold that it was St. Valentine of Terni, a bishop, for whom the holiday was named, though it is possible the two saints were actually one person. Another common legend states that St. Valentine defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from war. It is for this reason that his feast day is associated with love. |
Formal messages, or valentines, appeared in the 1500s, and by the late 1700s commercially printed cards were being used. The first commercial valentines in the United States were printed in the mid-1800s. Valentines commonly depict Cupid, the Roman god of love, along with hearts, traditionally the seat of emotion. Because it was thought that the avian mating season begins in mid-February, birds also became a symbol of the day. Traditional gifts include candy and flowers, particularly red roses, a symbol of beauty and love.
- Valentine’s Day. (2018). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from http://academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/Valentines-Day/74694#
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The Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is scheduled for 25-29 October 2017. Thursday, 26 October, will be the royal cremation day, and it has been declared a public holiday by the Cabinet to allow the people to take part in paying a final tribute to His Majesty the late King. The process of the Royal Cremation will last five days.
On the first day, 25 October, a royal merit-making ceremony will be held at 17.30 hr, in preparation for moving the royal urn to the Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground. It will take place at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace.
On the second day, 26 October, the royal urn will be moved from Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall to the Royal Crematorium at 07.00 hr. The Royal Cremation Ceremony will take place between 17.30 hr and 22.00 hr at the Royal Crematorium. The actual cremation is scheduled for 22.00 hr.
Festivities to pay a final tribute and farewell to the His Majesty King Bhumibol and to mark the ending of an official mourning period include public performances, such as the khon masked drama, puppet shows, and orchestras. They will start at 6:00 p.m. on the Royal Cremation Day, 26 October 2017, and run through 6:00 a.m. on the following day.
The collection of royal relics will take place on the third day, 27 October at 08.00 hr, at the Royal Crematorium.
On the fourth day, 28 October at 17.30 hr, a merit-making ceremony will be held for the royal relics at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall.
On the fifth day, 29 October at 10.30 hr, the royal relics will be moved from Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall to be enshrined in the Heavenly Abode in Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall. Later, on the same day, at 17.30 hr, the royal ashes will be enshrined at two temples, namely Wat Ratchabophit and Wat Bovoranives.
After the Royal Cremation Ceremony, an exhibition will be held at Sanam Luang for 30 days, from 1 to 30 November, where people will be able to learn more about the ceremony. The exhibition will feature arts and culture regarding the Royal Crematorium and related structures.
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World Ozone Day
This special day is held on September 16th to mark the day back in 1987 when the Montreal Protocol was signed. As a result, a number of special events such as talks and seminars are held in the Canadian city of Montreal on this day.
World Ozone Day has been celebrated since 1994 and was established by the United Nations General Assembly. The day is mainly intended to spread awareness of the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search for solutions to preserve it. People from all over the world are expected to gather in Montreal on September 16th to join the talks and seminars. World Ozone Day is also celebrated all around the world. Educators usually set aside this day to teach their students about the Ozone layer and many schools organize special events and activities to raise awareness. This is one event that everyone can experience and enjoy together.
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The Visionary Queen
To mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 85th birthday on August 12, 2017, 2Magazine pays tribute to the natural grace and unrivalled style of Her Majesty, an icon of Thai elegance and fashion
Long revered for her timeless beauty and her incandescent personality, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit epitomises the Siamese Lady. Generations of Thai women have looked up to Her Majesty as a role model for many, if not all, facets of their lives. Every one of Her Majesty’s steps has been iconic and exemplary.
The fashion and design industry will always cherish Her Majesty’s pivotal role in modernizing Thai fabrics. Over time, Thai society has undergone great change as Western culture was adopted by the general public and Thai fabrics lost much of their popularity while western-style outfits became more and more de rigueur as symbols of modernity and status. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit had been well aware of the importance of preserving Thai craftsmanship as an essential part of Thailand’s roots and heritage and she dedicated decades to this mission.
For an extended period of over 20 years, Her Majesty, with a thorough understanding of the ever-evolving nature of culture and the assistance of French Couturier Pierre Balmain, worked tirelessly to update, preserve, and accentuate the quintessence of Thai fabrics, transfusing the French savoir-faire in clothes-making to Thai fabrics. The fruits of this collaboration were so phenomenal that Thai textiles found a place in modern Thailand for the first time.
To this day, those designs not only remain references for modern Thai outfits but also serve as inspiration to new generations of Thai women and designers: a sartorial legacy pioneered by a visionary Queen.
- The Visionary Queen http://2-mag.com/site/story/The+Visionary+Queen
H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (Thai: มหาวชิราลงกรณ บดินทรเทพยวรางกูร; born 28 July 1952) is the King of Thailand, since 2016. He is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. In 1972, at the age of 20, he was made crown prince by his father. After his father’s death on 13 October 2016, he was expected to succeed to the throne of Thailand but asked for time to mourn before taking the throne. He accepted the throne on the night of 1 December 2016 but will not be crowned formally until some time after the cremation of his father, expected to be on 26 October 2017. His father Bhumibol’s coronation took place four years after his accession. The government retroactively declared his reign to have begun on 13 October 2016, upon his father’s death. As the tenth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, he is also styled as Rama X.
Focus on education
King Vajiralongkorn has initiated education projects with the aim of improving children’s access to quality learning and instilling the concept of lifelong learning. He has special ties to the Rajabhat University system of 40 institutions of higher learning. The chairman of the Council of Rajabhat University Presidents of Thailand said that Vajiralongkorn has presided over commencement ceremonies at all Rajabhat Universities nationwide and personally handed out degrees to all Rajabhat university graduates every year since 1978. It is estimated that over the past 35 years at least 2,100,000 degrees have been handed out by the Crown Prince to Rajabhat graduates. In addition, every year he donates 42 million baht to a scholarship fund benefiting Rajabhat students.
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BANGKOK, 1st June 2017 (NNT) – The Thai Parliament has introduced a voluntary project to produce artificial flowers to be used in the royal funeral of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej later this year.
The Secretariat of the House of Representatives has launched the project, as a part of its organizational development initiative, and invited officials, employees and staff of the Parliament to join the project. The project is also intended as another opportunity for all who work for the Parliament to show their loyalty and gratitude as well as pay homage to the highly-revered King. Participants said they all felt happy to be part of the project as it is one way for them to remember the wisdom of the late monarch, especially the Philosophy of a Sufficiency Economy that all Thais can adopt and use in leading better lives. The Secretariat of the House of Representatives plans to deliver all the artificial flowers to responsible state agencies for distribution to members of the public, who join the royal funeral scheduled for October 26 of this year. – See more at: http://nwnt.prd.go.th/CenterWeb/NewsEN/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNSOC6005310010142#sthash.b92nUyrL.dpuf Thais continue to make artificial flowers for late King Government agencies, the private sector, and the public continue to make artificial flowers as a tribute to HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. In the capital city, civil servants, military officers, and royal subjects are joining hands to make sandalwood flowers called “Dararat” to be used during the cremation of the late monarch on October 26th. Don Mueang district officials are also teaching the public how to make the flowers. In Ang Thong province, flower making activities are being held at a Big C Supercenter until June 7th and at the Provincial Cultural Center until the end of this month. Everyone is welcome. In Uthai Thani, civil servants, employees of the city hall, teachers, and students numbering more than 200 are making the artificial flowers using recycled off-cut materials. City hall officials are also teaching people in 15 local communities to make the flowers. – See more at: http://nwnt.prd.go.th/CenterWeb/NewsEN/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNOHT6006030010001#sthash.tmM3eJpN.dpuf
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Royal Ploughing Ceremony – 12th May 2017
The Royal Ploughing Day, according to South Asian ancient belief, marks the inauguration of the farming season, with both Buddhist and Brahmin ceremonies. His Majesty the King presided over the ceremony, held annually on the sixth lunar month. The ceremony was broadcast live. Theerapat Prayurasiddhi, permanent secretary for agriculture, performed as Phraya Raek Na, the Lord of the Plough, and was joined by consecrated women – officials from the Agriculture Ministry – carrying gold and silver baskets filled with rice seeds. The sacred oxen were offered seven choices of food for the annual prediction. The sacred oxen chose to eat paddy, maize and grass, leading to the prediction of an abundant food supply and plenty of water. Phraya Raek Na selected a piece of folded cloth that was five kueb long, leading to the prediction there will be a sufficient supply of water, a good rice harvest and an abundance of food. This highly ceremonial event marks an auspicious beginning to the new planting season every year. Presided over by HM the King or member of the Royal Family, the ceremony follows a strict agenda whereby court Brahmins, dressed in ceremonial gowns, lead two sacred oxen in a ploughing ritual around the Royal Field as they sow rice seeds onto the ground. The symbolic importance of this ceremony occurs when the sacred oxen eat from a plate of offering – rice, corn, green beans, sesame, fresh-cut grass, water and rice whisky – which predicts whether or not the upcoming planting season will be bountiful. Date: 12th May 2017 References: |
Songkran is the Thai New Year’s festival. The Thai New Year’s Day is 13 April every year, but the holiday period includes 14–15 April as well. The word “Songkran” comes from the Sanskrit word saṃkrānti (Devanāgarī: संक्रांति), literally “astrological passage”, meaning transformation or change. The term was borrowed from Makar Sankranti, the name of a Hindu harvest festival celebrated in India in January to mark the arrival of spring. It coincides with the rising of Aries on the astrological chart, the New Year of many calendars of South and Southeast Asia. The festive occasion is in keeping with the Buddhist/Hindu solar calendar.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songkran_(Thailand)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songkran_(Thailand)#/media/File:Songkran_012.jpg
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CGI Learning Center offers a tutorial – for the faculty and students on using TURNITIN a tool for plagiarism checking on February 24, 2017.
“Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work or ideas as your own, with or without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement.
All published and unpublished material, whether in manuscript, printed or electronic form, is covered under this definition.
Plagiarism may be intentional or reckless, or unintentional. Under the regulations for examinations, intentional or reckless plagiarism is a disciplinary offence. …
The necessity to acknowledge others’ work or ideas applies not only to text, but also to other media, such as computer code, illustrations, graphs etc.
It applies equally to published text and data drawn from books and journals, and to unpublished text and data,
whether from lectures, theses or other students’ essays. You must also attribute text, data, or other resources downloaded from websites.
The best way of avoiding plagiarism is to learn and employ the principles of good academic practice from the beginning of your university career.
Avoiding plagiarism is not simply a matter of making sure your references are all correct, or changing enough words
so the examiner will not notice your paraphrase; it is about deploying your academic skills to make your work as good as it can be.
Find out more from: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/guidance/skills/plagiarism?wssl=1
Professor Richard Gombrich is the Emeritus Professor of Sanskrit at Oxford University and a member of the Oriental Institute and Balliol College.
He is the Founder and Director of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies as well as the General Editor of the Clay Sanskrit Library.
His note on the story of Buddhist religion appears at:
http://www.ox.ac.uk/research/research-in-conversation/how-live-happy-life/professor-richard-gombrich
Makha Bucha Day is a Buddhist holiday, which takes place annually on the night of the full moon during the third lunar month of the year. “Makha” is the Pali word for the third Lunar month, while “bucha” means to honor or to venerate. Since Makha Bucha is based on the lunar calendar, the date varies from year to year. This year Makha Bucha day is on 11 February 2017. It was 9 full months after the Buddha got the Enlightenment, on the full moon day of 6th lunar month, 45 years before the Buddhist era. On the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, Makha, of the year.
Four special events happened:
1. There were 1,250 Sangha followers decided to come back to see Lord Buddha at Weluwan Wannaram without prior appointment after traveling around and teaching Buddhism.
2. All of them were “อรหันต์ Arhantas’, the Enlightened One, and all of them were ordained by the Buddha himself.
3. Because it was the first assembly of the large group of the Buddhist monk gathering therefore the Buddha gave those Arhantas the three principles of the Buddhism, called “The Ovadhapatimokha” which is considered the first constitution for all the laws of Buddhist monks from then until now.
4. It was the full moon day.
The 3 cores principles (the Ovadhapatimokha) are:
1. Refrain from commiting all kind of wickeness (ไม่ทำความชั่ว)
2. Be good and do good (ทำความดีทั้งทางกาย วาจา และใจ)
3. Purify the mind (ทำจิตใจให้บริสุทธิ์)
History: Thailand started celebrating Makha Bucha Day during the reign of King Rama IV, around 150 years ago. King Rama IV felt that Buddhist teachings were very important, recognising that Makha Bucha was one of the most remarkable events in Buddhist history. His Majesty therefore introduced the first celebration of Makha Bucha Day to his royal family members and courtiers. The celebration soon gained popularity among Siamese commoners.
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| His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun pays respects before a portrait of the His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit after formally accepting the invitation to accede to the throne as the 10th King of the Chakri dynasty last night. (Photo courtesy Royal Household Bureau) |
| The Kingdom has a new King after His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on Thursday accepted an invitation to ascend the throne from the National Legislative Assembly president. His Royal Highness said: “I accept [the invitation to be king] and to fulfil the royal intentions [of the late King] for the benefit and happiness of all Thais.” Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced the completion of the formalities on the TV pool. “Thailand now has a new King,” he said. The new King was formally named His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, according to the Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary. Pending the coronation, His Majesty is to be named in Thai as Somdet Phra Chao Yoohua Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun. |
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A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. The technical name is the perigee-syzygy of the Earth–Moon–Sun system. The term supermoon is not astronomical, but originated in modern astrology. The association of the Moon with both oceanic and crustal tides has led to claims that the supermoon phenomenon may be associated with increased risk of events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, but this effect is very slight. The most recent supermoon occurred on November 14, 2016, the closest to Earth since January 26, 1948, and the next one like this will not be until November 25, 2034. The closest supermoon of the century will occur on December 6, 2052. [1]
Sky gazers rejoiced last night at the “supermoon,” which was the closest the moon has been to Earth since 1948. For Thailand, a bright big moon couldn’t come at a better time as the country also celebrated its annual Loy Krathong festival. In Bangkok, the Bangkok planetarium held an event for the public to use their telescopes for free and record numbers of people turned up to take a look. Luckily for our capital, which is almost always cloudy, the sky opened up last night, allowing great photo opportunities for celestial enthusiasts. [2] Supermoon is not an official astronomical term. It was first coined by an astrologer, Richard Nolle, in 1979. He defined it as ‘a New or a Full Moon that occurs when the Moon is at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in its orbit’. It is not clear why he chose the 90% cut off in his definition. There are no official rules as to how close or far the Moon must be to qualify as a Supermoon or a Micro Moon. Different outlets use different definitions. Due to this, a Full Moon classified as a Supermoon by one source may not qualify as a Super Full Moon by another. [3] |
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermoon
- Coconuts Bangkok http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/11/15/photos-spectacular-sights-supermoon-across-thailand
- Time and Date https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/super-full-moon.html
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej had been hospitalized at Siriraj hospital since Friday 3 October 2014, according to the Royal Household announcement. Even thought the medical team had closely provided treatment with their utmost capability, his sickness did not improve, and worsened until Thursday October 13, 2016 at 15.52 local time. He died peacefully at Siriraj hospital at the age of 89 and had been on the throne for 70 years. |
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King Chulalongkorn Day
23 October of every year is a national holiday in Thailand as it marks “King Chulalongkorn Day” or known in Thai as “Wan Piyamaharaj Day”. It is the memorial day of the passing away of King Chulalongkorn, otherwise known as King Rama V. King Chulalongkorn led several major reforms in Thailand, for example in the areas of Thai educational system, military affairs, State Railway and Slave Liberation Act without bloodshed in Thailand.
King Chulalongkorn is considered one of the greatest kings of Thailand. His reign from 1868 to 1910 was characterized by extensive social and economic development, including the abolition of slavery and corvee (state labor service). He is also famed for his ardent Thai nationalism, and for his skill in fending off the threat of European colonialism, despite the fact that large tracts of Siam were ceded to the Europeans during the period. King Chulalongkorn managed to prevent Thailand from being colonized by extending friendship and travelling extensively to western countries like America, Great Britain, France and Russia. Because of this, Thailand remains as the only country in Southeast Asia to have never been colonized. Besides that, King Chulalongkorn was the first Thai King to send the Royal Princes to be educated in Europe. Throughout Chulalongkorn’s reign, radical writers had their works published for the first time. Works that were previously banned were allowed to be read by the public once again. The King also modernized government and streamlined the administration of the country by dividing it into provinces and districts. He replaced the traditional lunar calendar with the Western calendar. Siam was a Buddhist country but he made it clear that other religions (including Islam and Christianity) should have the freedom to practise without fear of persecution. Communications in the country were improved greatly with the introduction of postal services, the telegraph and the construction of Thailand’s first railway (from Bangkok to Ayutthaya). His Majesty then passed away on October 23rd 1910 at the age of 57. He had ruled what was then Siam, for 42 years. Reference
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12 August, The Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand. |
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Sirikit (Thai: สิริกิติ์; Thai pronunciation: [sìrìkìt]), born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (Thai: สิริกิติ์ กิติยากร; rtgs: Sirikit Kitiyakon) on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol’s coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit has one son and three daughters for the King. As the consort of the king who is the world’s longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world’s longest-serving consort of a monarch.
Books and writing
Queen Sirikit published In Memory of my European Trip in 1964, which described her time in Europe with the king. It was this book that revealed that she was a talented writer. Moreover, she has composed songs for performance by The Handsome Band, the band of the palace. The songs she composed were:
Chao Chom Khwan (เจ้าจอมขวัญ)
That Thoe (ทาสเธอ)
Sai Yut (สายหยุด)
Nang Yaem (นางแย้ม)
Reference
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirikit
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Every 4th July is considered a significant date for Thailand, as it marks the auspicious occasion of H.R.H. Princess Chulabhorn’s birthday anniversary. Princess Chulabhorn Walailak of Thailand or Chulabhorn, born 4 July 1957 in Bangkok, is a Princess of Thailand, the youngest daughter of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej and HM Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn established the Chulabhorn Foundation in 1986. The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute is a private graduate institution established in 2005, to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the 48th Birthday of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. With the approval of the Ministry of Education, it was officially established as an autonomous higher education institution on December 28, 2005, having Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn as the Chancellor of the Institute Council.
Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn is an acclaimed scientist who has received many international recognitions for her scientific achievements. She has envisioned the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute to be a professional scientific research institution and Centre of Excellence in the Asia-Pacific region, to assist and expedite the increase in number of efficient quality human resources development in science and high technology, in order to serve Thailand and other countries in the region, particularly in the fields urgently needed, with professional competence in transforming their knowledge into tangible, applicable development programs.
Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn has devoted her time and efforts to scientific and medical research and development to promote the health of Thai public, particularly cancer patients. |
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His Majesty the King has been recognized as the “Developer King” for his tireless devotion to improving the quality of life and welfare of his people and for national development, keeping his pledge given when he was crowned King of Thailand that he would “reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese people.” |
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Sacred oxen: Forget drought, there’s plentiful water. A prosperous economy, plentiful water and abundant food were predicted by two sacred oxen, Phoem and Phoon, during this year’s Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Sanam Luang on Monday morning. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, on behalf of His Majesty the King, presided over the ceremony. Four consecrated women in the procession carrying gold and silver baskets filled with rice seeds scattered them into the fresh furrows. Walking alongside the plough were official Brahmans from the Royal Court who chanted and blew conch shells. Phoem and Phoon were offered seven bowls containing grass, paddy, maize, sesame seeds, soy bean, water and liquor. The oxen ate paddy and maize, leading to the prediction that there will be plenty of food and sufficient water for agriculture; that communication and foreign trade will improve, leading to a prosperous economy. |
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Right after the ceremony, a large number of spectators rushed to collect rice seeds scattered on the field. The ceremonial grains are considered an auspicious start to the rice planting season. |
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April is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, so the water splashing fun of the Songkran festival is always welcomed, by Thais and tourists alike. The kingdom’s most culturally important event, Songkran is a celebration of the traditional Thai New Year. Normally the celebration lasts for three days from 13 to 15 April, but this year there will be an extended break as 16 and 17 April falls on the weekend. According to the Thai Buddhist calendar, Songkran literally means ‘astrological passage’. It can be interpreted as ‘change’ and ‘cleansing’, a time to usher in a new year and to purify one’s soul and also to do some spring-cleaning. It is also a time to enjoy family time and some fun and exciting festivities too. Don’t be surprised to see thousands of Bangkok-based Thais flocking to the bus terminals or joining the traffic for the long drive back to their hometowns to see their families and old friends to enjoy the Songkran celebrations together. Each province and each community has its own unique way of celebrating the festival, so the activities vary from province to province. |
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Top tips to get the most out of Songkran: 1. In the morning, make merit and listen to temple sermons to understand and benefit from the spiritual side of the festival. Remember that during the New Year festival, the temple activities are the most important aspects of the celebration. 2. To purify or bathe the Buddha or other statues, water should not be poured directly onto the head of the relic, rather on other parts of the statue’s torso. This is a unique ritual which for centuries has celebrated the significance of water in Thai culture and society as a symbol of purity, prosperity and happiness. 3. The custom of pouring water onto the hand of elders’ (people above 60 years old), is to show respect and seek their New Year blessings. This custom is called the Rod Nam Dum Hua. |
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Water used to splash on others should be clean or mixed with Thai traditional fragrances. Avoid using dirty water, cold or iced water on others. Also, do not use water mixed with sweet basil seeds, saku seed or any colours as they can stain clothes and cause irritation.
Avoid throwing water aggressively or using high-pressure water guns or hoses. Women should be wary of wearing tight clothes or ones that are light in colour and/or made of thin fabric. When wet, such garments can become quite revealing, raising the risk of sexual harassment. |
TAT NEWS. Songkran Festival 2016. Retrieved from http://www.tatnews.org/events/songkran-festival-2016/
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International Women’s Day (March 8) honouring the achievements of women and promoting women’s rights. A national holiday in numerous countries, it has been sponsored by the United Nations (UN) since 1975.
International Women’s Day (IWD) grew out of efforts in the early 20th century to promote women’s rights, especially suffrage. In its campaign for female enfranchisement, the Socialist Party of America in 1909 held the first National Woman’s Day, which was highlighted by mass meetings across the United States; the day was observed until 1913. Encouraged by German activist Clara Zetkin, the International Socialist Congress agreed in 1910 to create an international version of the U.S. holiday, and on March 19, 1911, the first IWD was held in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. More than one million people attended rallies marking the day. In the ensuing years the IWD was celebrated in additional countries and on varying dates. On March 8 (February 24, Old Style), 1917, women in Petrograd (St. Petersburg), Russia, marked the day by staging a strike to protest food shortages, poor living conditions, and World War I. This strike for “bread and peace” helped give rise to the Russian Revolution of 1917, which led to the abdication of Nicholas II on March 15 (March 2). In 1921 the date of the IWD was officially changed to March 8. In the following decades, the success of the suffrage movement contributed to a decline in the popularity of the IWD. However, aided by the growth of feminism in the 1960s and UN sponsorship (1975), the IWD experienced a revitalization in the late 20th century. Today, it is an important occasion for promoting women’s issues and rights, especially in developing countries. |
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Reference
International Women’s Day (IWD). (2016). In Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved from http://academic.eb.com/EBchecked/topic/1090678/International-Womens-Day |
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February 3, is annual celebration of Veterans’ Day in Thailand. This day commemorates the foundation day of the War Veterans Organization of Thailand.The official remembrance ceremony takes place at Victory Monument in Bangkok. The monument was erected in 1941 to commemorate the victory of Thailand in Franco-Thai War. This war was a brief conflicts waged against the French colonial authorities in Indo-China. The conflict resulted in Thailand annexing some territories in Laos and Cambodia. These territories originally belonged to the Kingdom of Siam before the forced ceding to France in 1893 and 1904.
Red poppy is a symbolic flower in Thailand, as well in other countries. It’s the symbol of peace, that reminds us about the people, who died in fights for freedom. Red color symbolizes blood shed in the battles. Red poppies are sold on Veterans’ Day in Thailand under the initiative of the War Veterans Organization. The money from the sales of poppies are given to the veterans and their families. References
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You are warmly invited to send your well wishes to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 88th Birthday Anniversary, 5 December 2015. |
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Where to Enjoy Loy Kratong in Bangkok on November 25
One of the most picturesque festivals in Bangkok is the evening of Loy Krathong, when people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to pay respects to the goddess of water by releasing beautiful lotus shaped rafts, decorated with candles, incense and flowers onto the water. Every year, Loy Krathong falls on the night of the twelfth lunar month (usually in November), at the end of the rainy season when the full-moon lights up the sky. The sight of thousands of Krathongs, their flickering candles sending a thousand pinpoints of light far into the horizon is a truly magical site, and there are plenty of places in Bangkok where you can get involved with the festivities. Where can you float a Krathong in Bangkok? The main Loy Krathong celebration in Bangkok has been held at Asiatique since 2013. Perviously it was held along the banks of Wat Saket in the Old City, which is still a popular place to celebrate. For anyone around Khao San Road, head to the nearby Phra Athit Pier.
Many hotels in Bangkok host a Loy Krathong event at their swimming pool area (contact your hotel for more information). You can try your hand at Loy Krathong, or even the traditional ‘Ram Wong’ dance, without fighting your way through crowds of people outside the hotel grounds. Hotels located along the Chao Phraya River are especially popular and often have loy krathong events combined with a special dinner and fireworks. Riverside Locations
Asiatique (Riverside)
Wat Saket (Riverside/Old City)
Phra Athit Pier (Riverside/ Old City)
Popular Lakes for Floating Krathongs
Lumpini Park (Silom)
Benjasiri Park (Sukhumvit)
Benjakiti Park (Sukhumvit)
Riverside Hotels with Loy Krathong Events
Anantara Riverside Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel
Shangri La Hotel Bangkok
Loy Kratong Festival at Asiatique
If you are ready experience Loy Krathong the way the locals do, head to Asiatique, the riverfront night market, which is where you will find the biggest crowds and some impressive shows. Be warned that traffic in the area will be very bad and there will be long queues to take the shuttle boat in front of Saphan Taksin BTS Station. The action kicks off around sunset, and there are plenty of krathongs to buy around the river, you can even watch the traditional banana leaf folding method, or have a go yourself. The large boardwalk area in front of Asiatique will host the main events, including the retelling of the Loy Krathong story via music and dance, a launch site for your krathongs, an illuminated float procession and a firework display. If the crowds here sound too much, there are plenty of other spots along the Chao Phraya river to watch the festivities from. What is Loy Krathong?
The history behind the festival is complex, and Thais celebrate for many reasons. The main rice harvest season has ended and it’s time to thank the Water Goddess for a year’s worth of her abundant supply, as well as an apology for polluting the waters. Some believe that this is the time to symbolically ‘float away’ all the anger and grudges you have been holding onto, and including a fingernail or a lock of hair is seen as a way of letting go of the dark side of yourself, to start anew free of negative feelings. If your candle stays alight until your Krathong disappears out of sight, it means a year of good luck.
Traditionally, Thais release their krathongs into rivers and small canals called ‘klongs’. Today, a pond or lake is also good. Many places host a string of cultural activities, such as ‘Ram Wong’ dance performances, krathong-making competitions and a beauty contest. People have started releasing lanterns in Bangkok, but this is only a small part of the festival. For the full lantern experience, head up to Chiang Mai for ‘Yee Peng’ festival, although people often fly lanterns in Phuket and Samui, too. There is no equivalent word in English for ‘krathong’. You may hear people referring to it as a small boat, vessel, receptacle or container. In the run-up to the festival, many shops and market stalls will display ready-made Krathongs, or in parts so you can assemble and decorate as you wish. In the past, krathongs were made from natural materials – usually a section from a banana tree trunk, crafted into a lotus shape by using folded banana leaves, and these can still be found for sale around the main festival sites. More recently, Thais have become more creative in their craft and design the krathongs from coconut shells, flowers, baked bread, potato slices, some breaking with the conventional lotus leaf shape in favour of turtles and other sea creatures. |
พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาจุฬาลงกรณ์ พระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว , or Rama V
Image from http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/images/t/the-great-visionary-king-chulalongkorn.jpg
| 23 October of every year is a national holiday in Thailand as it marks “King Chulalongkorn Day” or known in Thai as “Wan Piyamaharaj Day”. It is the memorial day of the passing away of King Chulalongkorn, otherwise known as King Rama V. King Chulalongkorn led several major reforms in Thailand, for example in the areas of Thai educational system, military affairs, State Railway and Slave Liberation Act without bloodshed in Thailand. | During the time of execution, King Chulalongkorn had studied various branches of arts and sciences such as Royal Tradition, Public Administration, Archaeology, Pali, English, Military Science Wrestling, Weapon Using, and Engi neering. Moreover, he paid state visits to Singapore and Java twice and India once. It was not the pleasant tour but an observation-tour to observe the political systems and administration of the European Imperialists who came to govern the colonies in South Asia and South-east. Asia by this way he brought back new knowledge and technology to apply in Thai government. Royal tradition such as uniform, haircut and audience the king were changed to the western style. | Many Thais show their respects for the great monarch by placing wreaths at the Equestrian Statue, in the Royal Plaza, Dusit District, on this public holiday. Much of this part of Bangkok was originally built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn and bears the architectural mix of Thai and European styles characteristic of the era. |
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Mahidol Day is held each year on September 24 in remembrance of Prince Mahidol who is honored in Thailand as the father of modern Thai medicine. He was the father of HRH King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. Prince Mahidol is best known as the doctor prince. His highness studied public health at Harvard University, and he later gained an MD from the same institution. He worked tirelessly to improve medical and public health care once he returned home to Thailand. |
The young prince seemed to be destined for a distinguished military career, but he developed a deep interest in medicine. He was close to his half brother the Prince of Rangsit, who was then in charge of the Ministry of Health, and they would often discuss the health care situation in Thailand. They were both concerned about how far the country lagged behind western countries, and they knew that the people deserved better. Prince Mahidol felt a deep calling to put this situation right, and he devoted the rest of his life to achieving this aim.
In order to be better able to help improve the situation in Thailand the prince decided that he would need further academic qualifications. He decided to attend Harvard University in 1920 and while there he earned a certificate in public health. Prince Mahidol also provided funding for two medical students to accompany him to Harvard, and his mother the Queen paid for two nursing students. This meant that when the team returned home they had a good understanding of how things worked in the West. They were then able to apply their understanding to improve things in Thailand. In 1925 he returned to Harvard as a medical student and he received his degree in Medicine in 1927.
After qualifying as a medical doctor in the US the prince was eager to put his skills to practical use. This was initially problematic because most of the Thai hospitals felt that it would be inappropriate for a prince to do an internship with them. In the end Prince Mahidol was able to achieve his ambition by choosing a western run hospital in Chiang Mai – McCormick Hospital. He quickly gained a reputation for being an exceptional physician who put in far more hours than could be expected of an intern.
Prince Mahidol died of kidney disease on the 24 September 1929. His death came as a real shock to the people of Thailand who had begun to affectionately refer to him as Mho Chao Faa – which can be translated as the doctor prince. The date of his death is now a national remembrance day for the Father of Thai Modern Medicine. It is not an official public holiday in Thailand but events take place across the country to celebrate his life. The Ministry of Health will organize special activities, and this can also be a day for medical professionals and medical students to remind people of the prince’s contribution to medical improvement in the country. There will also usually be some fund raising activities across Thailand and the money raised is used for noble medical causes.
The life of the father of modern Thai medicine is also commemorated by way of the Prince Mahidol Award. This is given annually to those individuals who have produced a notable medical or public health improvement. It involves a cash prize of $100,000, a medal, and a certificate. The winners come from every corner of the globe. Mahidol University was renamed on February 21, 1969 by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He declared the name of the university to be changed to Mahidol University (MU) (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล) in honor of his father Prince Mahidol.
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In Thailand, 12th August is celebrated as the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and the nation immerses in celebrations. As the Queen is also regarded as mother to all Thai people, this day is also celebrated as ‘Mother’s Day.’ It’s since 1976 that the celebrations for Queen and for mother are being held every year without cease. Thai people unanimously commemorate this day because of the queen’s benevolence towards needy and poor in the nation. The Queen has captured the hearts of Thai people through her devotion toward welfare and well- being of her people. Thai people and the many others from around the world to present our loyalty and devotion to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and best wishes for a most Happy Birthday and a long life on the occasion of her 83th birthday August 12. Jasmine flower is the symbol of The Mother’s day Reference: http://www.dayformothers.com/around-the-world/mothers-day-in-thailand.html |
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking falls on June 26 each year to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. This day is supported by individuals, communities and various organizations all over the world.
Following the resolution, the years 1991 to 2000 were heralded as the “United Nations Decade Against Drug Abuse”. In 1998 the UN General Assembly adopted a political declaration to address the global drug problem. The declaration expresses UN members’ commitment to fighting the problem.
The annual Ploughing Ceremony usually takes place in May every year at Sanam Luang near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The ceremony has been performed since ancient times and designed to give an auspicious beginning to the new planting season.
During this colourful ceremony, the amount of rainfall to be expected in the coming season is forecast. The Ploughing Lord is offered a choice of three lengths of cloth, all looking identical, if his choice is the longest one there will be little rain during the coming year; if it is the shortest one, rain will be plentiful while the one of medium length indicates average rain.
When the ploughing is finished the bulls are presented with seven different foods and drink, i.e. rice seed, beans, maize, hays, sesame seed, water and alcoholic liquor. Whatever the bulls choose to eat or drink, it is forecast that this will be plentiful during the year.
Water as Symbolism Contradictory to what you may have witnessed throughout Songkran, fun-loving Thais don’t just throw water at each other for no good reason (besides having a kick out of seeing other people soaking wet). The real meaning behind the splashes is to symbolically wash off all misfortunes in the past year, thus welcoming the new year with a fresh new start.
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✘ Do not douse monks, babies or the elderly ✘ Do not drive when you have been drinking ✘ Do not throw water with ice or dirty water ✘ Do not throw water at motorcyclists, to prevent road accidents |
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MAKHA BUCHA DAY It was 9 full months after the Buddha got the Enlightenment, on the full moon day of 6th lunar month, 45 years before the Buddhist era. On the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, Makha, of the year, 4 special events happened: 1. There were 1,250 Sangha followers, that came to see the Buddha that evening without any schedule. 2. All of them were “Arhantas’, the Enlightened One, and all of them were ordained by the Buddha himself. 3. The Buddha gave those Arhantas the principles of the Buddhism, called “The Ovadhapatimokha”. Those principles are: – To cease from all evil, – To do what is good, – To cleanse one’s mind; 4. It was the full moon day.
Another important event, which happened on the same days (the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month) 44 years later, the last year of the Buddha’s life, he decided to ‘Parinibbhana’, nirvana, leave the mind from the body or die. 3 months after that day (on the full moon day of the six lunar month – we known as ‘Visakha Bucha Day’). ACTIVITIES TO BE OBSERVED ON MAKHA BUCHA DAY ‘TUM BOON’: Making merit by going to temples for special observances, making merit, listening to Dhamma preaching, giving some donations and join in the other Buddhist activities.
‘RUB SIL’: Keeping the Five Precepts, including abstinence from alcoholic drinks and all kinds of immoral acts.
‘TUK BARD’: Offering food to the monks and novices (in the alm bowl).
Practice of renuciation: Observe the Eight Precepts, practice of meditation and mental discipline, stay in the temple, wearing white robes, for a number of days.
‘VIEN TIEN’: Attending the Candle Light Procession around the Uposatha Hall, in the evening of the Vesak full moon day.
Ref. http://www.dhammathai.org/e/day/maka_eng.php, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magha_Puja |
Rose Colors and Meanings guide contains helpful hints about the meaning associated with the colors of roses and other rose information. As one of the most enduring symbols for love and appreciation, it’s no surprise that roses are among the most admired and evocative of flowers. Our comprehensive guide to the colors and meanings of roses is your resource for rose interpretation.
Coveted through the ages for its simply beauty and intoxicating fragrance, there’s no better way to send a heartfelt message than with the classic rose. Each color rose has its own special significance, though, so it’s important to do your research.
Rose Colors & Meanings guide is here to help you select the color rose to perfectly complement your message, whether it’s love, friendship or remembrance.
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Red Rose
Scottish poet Robert Burns didn’t compare his love to a red, red rose for nothing. Long associated with beauty and perfection, red roses are a time-honored way to say “I love you.” Whether it’s for a birthday, Valentine’s Day or just to express appreciation on any old day, there’s no better way than a bouquet of red roses to express your feelings.
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Pink Rose
Bright and beautiful to behold, but pink roses are also fabulously versatile when you have something important to say. A classic symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as a token of admiration and appreciation. Whether they’re for your best friend, fiancée or ever-dependable cubicle mate, a pink rose bouquet will create a bright spot in a special someone’s day.
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White Rose
White roses are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings, but their quiet beauty has also made them a gesture of remembrance. When the occasion calls for reverence, whether stately or somber, a bouquet of white rose is a perfect way to say, “I’m thinking of you.”
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Orange Rose
With their blazing energy, orange roses are the wild child of the rose family. Whatever feelings you might be bubbling over with—enthusiasm, passion, gratitude—orange roses will get the message across with both oomph and elegance.
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Yellow Rose
When it comes to sending a joyful message, yellow roses are your best friend. In fact, yellow roses are a traditional symbol of friendship, so there you go. With their warm, sunny disposition, a bouquet of yellow roses tends to light up the room, making them a perfect way to say thanks, get well, congratulations or just, “Hey, thanks for being you.”
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Adopted as Teachers’ Day in Thailand by a resolution of the government on November 21, 1956. The first Teachers’ Day was held in 1957.
January 16 marks the enactment of the Teachers Act, Buddhist Era 2488 (1945), which was published in the Government Gazette on January 16, 1945,
and came into force 60 days later. Most Thai schools close for the day to give their teachers a break during the long second term.
Many international schools do not, although they may hold celebrations to honour their teaching staff. There are very few public or official commemorations.
Find out if other countries celebrate Teachers’ Day and which dates from this link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teachers%27_Day
This year Thailand initiates the International PRINCESS MAHA CHAKRI AWARD to honor Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
for her dedication to support the teaching profession in Thailand.
| KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ: A Life’s Work
King Bhumibol Adulyadej: A life’s Work begins with an explanation of the unique underpinnings and history of Thai kingship, a more than 750-year-old institution that has endured in spite of political and social transformations inside and outside the country. The book is then divides into three parts – The Life, The Work and The Crown.
The biographical section presents the remarkable story of King Bhumibol. The second of prince and an orphaned commoner, he was not likely successor to the throne at the time of his birth. Educated in Switzerland, the young jazz enthusiast acceded unexpectedly to become king of Thailand after the sudden death of his older brother. The reign began amid the general havoc that followed the Second World War.
Over subsequent decades , King Bhumibol gradually raised hid profile and the status of the monarch by meticulously carrying out his duties as a constitutional monarch, and also by taking the crown in new directions. In the 1960s, the king traveled the world to raise Thailand’s international profile during the Cold War.
During his long reign, he has visited every part of Thailand and devoted much of his working life to fostering development. A scientist and engineer at heart, King became particularly preoccupied with improving the lives of the country’s farmers, whose livelihoods were defined by the vagaries of rainfall and drought.
The volume concludes with detailed essays on the institutions, laws, processes and traditions that uphold and surround the crown.
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King Vajiravudh Memmorial Hall was constructed to celebrate the 100 th Royal Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Vajiravudh (King Rama VI) on the 1st of January 1981, in the precinct of the National Library of Thailand, Samsen Road, Bangkok 10300, just near the Tha Wasukri Royal Landing. This area was many times resided by the King. The Building is in the front of applied Thai style with 3 floors, plus 1 underground floor as the stored room and the skylightroom. Following are the descriptions of each floor. |
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นิทรรศการถาวร “ดุสิตธานี เมืองประชาธิปไตย ของพระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว” พระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัวได้ทรงริเริ่มวางรากฐานการปกครองท้องถิ่นในระบอบประชาธิปไตยให้แก่พสกนิกรชาวไทยโดยโปรดเกล้าฯ ให้สร้างเมือง จำลอง “ดุสิตธานี” เมื่อเดือนกรกฎาคม พุทธศักราช 2461 ที่ริมอ่างหยกภายในพระราชวังดุสิต และต่อมาในพุทธศักราช 2462 ได้โปรดเกล้าฯ ให้ย้ายเมืองจำลองนี้ไปตั้งที่สนามด้านหลังพระที่นั่งพิมานจักรี พระราชวังพญาไท ซึ่งปัจจุบันอยู่ในบริเวณโรงพยาบาลพระมงกุฎเกล้าฯ
เมืองจำลอง “ดุสิตธานี” ตั้งอยู่บนเนื้อที่ ๒ ไร่ครึ่ง ประกอบด้วยสถาปัตยกรรมหลากหลายกว่า 300 หลัง ได้แก่พระราชวัง วัด โรงเรียน โรงพยาบาล โรงแรม โรงทหาร ธนาคาร สถานีตำรวจ สวนสาธารณะ และ บ้านเรือนของ ทวยนาคร ซึ่งหมายถึง พลเมือง ของ “ดุสิตธานี” อันล้วนเป็นข้าราชการกระทรวงมหาดไทย ทั้งพระองค์ ทรงเป็นทวยนาครคนหนึ่ง ทรงพระนามว่า “นายราม ณ กรุงเทพ” มีอาชีพทนายความ และเป็นผู้นำพรรคแพรแถบสีน้ำเงิน โดยมีพรรคแพรแถบสีแดงเป็นคู่แข่งขัน หลังจากพระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัวเสด็จสวรรคต อาคารจำลองต่าง ๆ ได้กระจัดกระจายไป ส่วนที่เป็นบ้านเรือนคหบดี เจ้าของก็นำกลับไปเก็บรักษา ไว้เป็นสมบัติส่วนตัว อาคารจำลองส่วนที่ยังคงเหลือประกอบด้วยพระราชวังและวัดรวม 14 หลัง ซึ่งได้นำมาบูรณะใหม่ทั้งหมดและจัดแสดงภูมิทัศน์ตามภาพถ่ายทางอากาศตามความเหมาะสม โดยเพิ่มเติม ถนน คู คลอง และสะพานเพื่อให้สวยงามและสมบูรณ์ยิ่งขึ้น ที่มา : http://www.nlt.go.th/node/139 |
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| King Chulalongkorn ruled the Thai Kingdom from 1869 to 1910. October 23 each year is observed significantly as King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day, as it marks the death anniversary of the fifth monarch of the ruling House of Chakri. Recognized as one of Thailand’s greatest leaders, and as one of the world’s great personalities by UNESCO, King Chulalongkorn carried out his life-long work for the betterment of his people’s lives and the progress of the country. During his 42-year reign, he placed an emphasis on several reforms that brought Thailand into the modern age.
For instance, he introduced postal and telegraph services, and constructed a railway network, bridges, and irrigation canals. He also initiated a new form of administration and established public education. Among his outstanding achievements were the abolition of slavery and application of peaceful ways to resolve conflicts. He was able to put an end to internal conflicts and to halt aggression from foreign countries with amiability and prudence. King Chulalongkorn was also the first Thai king to travel abroad. In remembrance of this visionary monarch, Thai people from all walks of life gather at the Royal Plaza on October 23 each year to lay wreaths and flowers to pay homage to the equestrian state of King Chulalongkorn. The statue depicts the King in an army uniform and mounted on a horse, which represented his position as Head of the Thai Armed Forces. It was built with a fund raised from public donations as an expression of the people’s love for the King in celebration of the “record reign”in 1908. Prince Vajiravudh, his son, and later Rama VI, presented the statue to King Chulalongkorn, as part of the celebrations. The idea to build this statue came from the King himself, who in 1907 visited France and appreciated the statue of Louis XIV in front of Versailles Palace. He then ordered the casting of his equestrian statue modeled after the one at Versailles. In August 1907, a French sculptor was granted royal permission to design the statue, with the King himself sitting as the model in France. Later, in 1908, King Chulalongkorn had the equestrian statue erected. On November 11 in the same year, the King unveiled his equestrian statue, the first monument dedicated to a Thai king. The front of the marble base has a statement engraved on a slab in praise of the King, saying “His Majesty is the beloved great and good king of the people.” |
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4 Laureates who have been honored the Prince Mahidol Award for 2013, 3 Laureates are: Anthony Fauci and David D. Ho, in Medicine, and Jim Yong Kim in Public Health from U.S.A. And, 1 Laureate, Peter Piot in Public Health is from the Kingdom of Belgium.
The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation was established by the royal permission of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej , in accordance with the proposal of Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, in commemoration of the Centenary Birthday Anniversary of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla on January 1st, 1992. The Foundation was established in honour of His Royal Highness and in recognition of his exemplary contribution as “The Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand.” The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation is established with the avowed purposes of:
References: Prince Mahidol – Thailand Father of Medicine and Public Health |
นับเป็นเวลากว่า 60 ปี ที่ สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ เสด็จพระราชดำเนินเคียงข้างพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว ไปทั่วผืนแผ่นดินไทย เพื่อทรงช่วยบำบัดทุกข์บำรุงสุข ให้พสกนิกรของพระองค์มีชีวิตความเป็นอยู่ที่ดีขึ้น การได้สัมผัสกับประชาชนอย่างใกล้ชิด ทำให้สมเด็จพระราชินีทรงรับรู้ถึงปัญหาของประชาชนอย่างลึกซึ้ง รวมถึงทรงเห็นว่าทรัพยากรธรรมชาติ และเอกลักษณ์ไทยกำลังเลือนหายไปทุกที จึงทรงทำโครงการพระราชดำริต่างๆ เพื่อแก้ปัญหาปากท้อง และช่วยรักษามรดกสำคัญของชาติเอาไว้ ปัจจุบันมีโครงการพระราชดำของพระองค์ท่านถึงราว 2,000 โครงการ โครงการเหล่านี้นอกจากช่วยแก้ปัญหาแล้ว หลายโครงการยังมีเรื่องราวน่าสนใจ มีทัศนียภาพที่สวยงาม ที่น่าแนะนำให้นักเดินทางหาโอกาสไปสัมผัสด้วย
จ. แม่ฮ่องสอน
และศูนย์ตุ๊กตาชาววังบางเสด็จ
อ.สวนผึ้ง จ. ราชบุรี
อ. สัตหีบ จ. ชลบุรี
อ. แม่ริม จ. เชียงใหม่
อ. ปราณบุรี จ. ประจวบคีรีขันธ์
ในสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ
และพิพิธภัณฑ์ศิลป์แผ่นดิน พระที่นั่งอนันตสมาคม
พระราชวังดุสิต กรุงเทพมหานคร
อ. ส่องดาว จ. สกลนคร
อันเนื่องมาจากพระราชดำริในสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินีนาถ
บ้านรอตันบาตู ต. กะลุวอ อ. เมือง จ. นราธิวาส
อ. บุณฑริก จ. อุบลราชธานี
Jasmine flower is the symbol of The Mother’s day
White jasmine flowers are a common sight in Thailand as they are the symbol of maternal love. The white color of the flower symbolizes purity of mother’s true love, which will never change.
(Ref. & Photo :
http://travel.sanook.com/975056/เที่ยว-10-โครงการพระราชดำริ-สัมผัส-/
http://www.aecnews.co.th/travel/read/132
http://www.tlcthai.com/motherdayดอกมะลิ-ดอกไม้ประจำวัน)
Wan Asana Bucha and Wan Khao Pansa are very important Thai Buddhist holidays that fall next to each other, usually in July. In 2014, Wan Asana Bucha is on Friday, 11 July 2014 and Wan Khao Pansa on Saturday, 12 July 2014. This creates a long three-day weekend, where many businesses, government offices, schools and the like will be closed. There will be restrictions on Alcohol sales as well. There will be many activities around the temples, predominantly listening to sermons, making merit, feeding of monks, wiang tien, etc.
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Wan Asana Bucha Full moon of the eighth lunar month (usually in July). Friday, 11 July 2014. The day before Wan Khao Pansa is known as Asanha Puja (วันอาสาฬหบูชา) Wan Asana Bucha in Thai (pronounced wan ah sa ha boo cha). This commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park at Benares (Varanasi) in India. In this sermon, known as Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion, the Buddha first spelled out the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. This day is also regarded as the founding day of the Buddhist sangha (monkhood).
Many Thai people will return to their ancestral homes to worship in their local temple and to bring offerings for the monks. In the evening they will often perform a wian tian, where they walk clockwise around the main shrine of the temple carrying a candle, three incense sticks and a lotus bed. During the day, monks chant mantras or repeat the first sermon of the Buddha. |
  Pictures July 7, 2014 Assoc. Prof. Dr.Thanuttkhul Mongkolaussavarat Assistant Rector of Chulabhorn Graduate Institute together with CGI
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Wan Khao Pansa First day after the full moon of the eighth lunar month (usually in July). Saturday, 12 July 2014. Wan Khao Pansa (วันเข้าพรรษา) means the day of entering the rains retreat. This is a three-month annual retreat usually undertaken from July to October, during which monks must stay at the same temple, and refrain from wandering around the countryside. In India, it is known as Vassa. It begins on the day after Asana Bucha. The tradition dates from the time of the Buddha, when he forbade monks to travel during the rainy season for fear that they might unintentionally harm crops or insects in the places where they walked.
The Rains Retreat in Thailand Buddhist Lent Festival Ref. http://chiangmaibest.com/asana-bucha-khao-pansa |
Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak was born on 4 July 1957 in Bangkok, she is the youngest daughter of Their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
As a qualified scientist, Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn has always attached the greatest importance to the role of science in social and economic development, and accordingly originally conceived the idea of creating a national institute to assist in the development of Thailand.
Honors: Academic & Institute H.R.H. Princess Chulabhorn is a Professor of Chemistry at Mahidol University where she joined the faculty in 1985. Her special research interests are in the chemistry of natural products and in Thai medicinal plant, environmental health problems of developing countries and cancer research. She was the third person in the world to be awarded UNESCO’s Einstein Medal for her continuous effort in promoting scientific collaboration in Asia and the Pacific, and she was the first Asian to be invited to join the Royal Society of Chemistry, in England, as an Honorary Fellow. She is also chairperson of the Working Group on the Chemistry of Natural Products collaborative programme between the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and the National Research Council of Thailand.
H.R.H. Princess Chulabhorn has received international recognition for her scientific accomplishments in her appointment to various United Nations posts, namely special advisor to the United Nations Environment Programme and member of the Special High-Level Council for the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction of the United Nations. In addition, she has also been visiting professor at universities in Germany, Japan and U.S.A., and has received numerous honorary doctoral degrees from universities in U.S.A., U.K., Japan and elsewhere. Recently she has received the 2002 Environmental Mutagen Society-Hollaender International fellow Award, and in 2006 the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety Special Recognition Award, and most recently the Nagoya Medal Special Award presented to Her Royal Highness in October 2006 at Nagoya University.
Highly devoted the time and efforts to academic and scientific research
Contribution to educational development activities
| “A pill to make you numb A pill to make you dumb A pill to make you anybody else But all the drugs in this world Won’t save her from herself” ― Marilyn Manson |
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking falls on June 26 each year to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. This day is supported by individuals, communities and various organizations all over the world.
June 26 is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, this day serves as a reminder of the goals agreed to by Member States of creating an international society free of drug abuse.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selects themes for the International Day and launches campaigns to raise awareness about the global drug problem. Health is the ongoing theme of the world drug campaign. |
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Pictures showed places of Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenemnt, and Nivarna in India – from Google.
Reference from Thai Culture Page @CGI
On Visakha Bucha occasion,we would like to lead you to experience this mind sanctuary, and to visit this virtual Wat Nyanavesakavan
the famous Buddhist temple Wat Nyanavesakavan.
You will learn about Biography of the Venerable Bhikku Payutto, his works, his birthplace museum in Suphanburi
Reading e-book “Vision of Dhamma”
And, you will be able to explore his writings from the digital library
and to listen to Dhamma Talks
Traditionnally, Their Majesties the King and Queen presided over Vian tian procession by walking the lighted candles around Wat Pra Sriratanasasdaram in the Grand Palace.
On the special occasion that His Majesty the King entered the monkhood, he performed the ceremony as a monk.
This year May 13, 2014 is Visakha Bucha Day of Buddhist celebration of Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Nivarna which occured on the same days. The Royal Ceremony takes place at the Royal Temple adjacent to the Grand Palace, and is presided over by H.M. the King, or his Royal Appointee, and attended by Members of the Royal Family both in the morning and the evening rites The festival concludes on the night of the full moon when the devotees join in the ceremony of circling 3 times a temple or chedi, with lighted candles and incense, and flowers in hand as a sign of respect to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. This particular rite is called “vian tian” in Thai. Observers and tourists join in the procession of this beautiful candlelit night.
Reference from Thai Culture Page @CGI
Archival pictures of Royal procssion of vian tian from Google.
Prior to the establishment of Chakri Dynasty (the current royal lineage), the Kingdom of Siam (former name of Thailand) was in turmoil. Aggressive Burmese troops occupied the Northern Kingdom of Lan Na and were proceeding down south to the Siamese Royal Capital of Ayutthaya. A young man of noble Ayutthaya descent named Thong Duang (born in 1737) commanded the bitter fights in the Northern war. Despite the efforts to fight back, they were gradually forced to fall back until the Burmese had gotten a grip on the Royal Capital. Ayutthaya fell on April 8th, 1767 and the Siamese people fled to the city of Thonburi located further downriver on the mighty Chaophraya River. The beautiful city of Ayutthaya was destroyed by the Burmese, temples plundered, gold and jewelry looted, monks and women were cruelly effected. But the Burmese had suffered heavily in the taking of Ayutthaya and knew the Siamese would return to take up battle. Knowing they could not hold Ayutthaya, the Burmese retreated after only one week. War campaigns continued over the years, ebbing and flowing, until the Siamese armies united during 1779 in Thonburi. Thong Duang now known as Chakri became the military commander. He realized that the Royal Court of King Taaksin was in such disharmony because the King, weary of wars, had resorted to religion rather than addressed the needs of his subjects. The lack of leadership caused rebellions to break out. Rebels marched on Thonburi, calling for the overthrow and replacement of King Taaksin with their beloved “Chakri.” As a result Chaophraya Chakri took the title “King Ramathibodi” and reigned as King Rama I from April 6 1782 until 1809.
As an experienced military campaigner, King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty knew that the city of Thonburi was vulnerable to possible Burmese attack from the west. Accordingly, he commanded that a new Capital be established across Chaophraya River. And so Krung – Thep (Bangkok) was created.
Chakri Day commemorates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty in 1782 by King Rama I. In the new capital city of Bangkok, King Rama I built the Grand Palace that now houses the Emerald Buddha. In addition, he helped release Thailand from the Burmese control, after Ayutthaya succumbed 14 years earlier.
In commemorating “Chakri Day,” the national flag is proudly displayed by the people of Thailand and both government officials and members of the community participate in traditional ceremonies, making offerings of flowers and garlands at the many statues of Kings in the House of Chakri.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King, known as King Rama IX or the ninth King of the Chakri dynasty. A Royal ceremony is performed by the King to pay respects to King Rama I the Great, the founder of the Chakri Dynasty.
(Resources & Photo http://www.thaigoodview.com/node/7524 , http://www.thaicongenvancouver.org/Chakri-Day.htm)
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Songkran is the occasion for family re-unions, temple visits and annual house cleaning. Many Thais observe the holidays by spending time with families and friends. Traditionally, Thais perform the Rod Nam Dum Hua ritual on the first day of Songkran, which is officially the National Elderly Day. During the ritual, young people would pour fragrant water into the elders’ palms as a gesture of humility and to ask for their blessings. 
The second day of Songkran is officially the National Family Day. Families would wake up early and give alms to the monks, then ideally the rest of the day would be spent sharing quality family time together. An important religious ritual on Songkran is ‘Bathing the Buddha image’, in which devout Buddhists pour fragrant water over Buddha statues both at the temple and at home. More religious Thais would engage themselves in Buddhist ceremonies and merit-making activities throughout the holidays. Water as Symbolism Contradictory to what you may have witnessed throughout Songkran, fun-loving Thais don’t just throw water at each other for no good reason (besides having a kick out of seeing other people soaking wet). The real meaning behind the splashes is to symbolically wash off all misfortunes in the past year, thus welcoming the new year with a fresh new start. Traditionally, Thais would politely pour a bowl of water on members of the family, their close friends and neighbours. As Songkran has taken a more festive note, a bowl becomes a bucket, garden hose and water guns, and the spirit of holiday merriment is shared amongst all town residents and tourists alike. Making Merit Making merit is an essential part of Songkran, and visiting nine sacred temples during Songkran considered one of the ultimate accumulators.
Songkran Do’s and Don’ts
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Happy Songkran 2014
No other public holidays in Thailand that the people enjoy the feasts and activities to the full as much as the Songkran holiday.
Lasting 3 days, from April 13 until 15, and in some places as long as 5-7 days, this much waited for holiday celebrated nationwide is the traditional Thai New Year.
Royal statue of King Naresuan at Naresuan university,
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King Naresuan The Great, Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat (Thai: สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช)
was passed away on April 25 ,1605 (1555 – 1605). Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat or Somdet Phra Sanphet II (1555 – 1605) was the King of the Ayutthaya kingdom from 1590 until his death in 1605. Naresuan was one of Siam’s most revered monarchs as he was known for his campaigns to free Siam from Burmese rule. During his reign numerous wars were fought against Burma, and Siam reached its greatest territorial extent and influence. Prince Naret was born in the city of Phitsanulok. He was the son of King Maha Thammarachathirat of Phitsanulok and his queen Wisutkasat. His mother was a daughter of Maha Chakkrapat and Queen Sri Suriyothai. His father was a Sukhothai noble, who had defeated Vorawongsathirat in 1548 and put Maha Chakkrapat on the throne. He was therefore an influential figure. Prince Naret was also known as the Black Prince (Thai: พระองค์ดำ), and his younger brother Ekathotsarot was known as the White Prince. It is a common belief that these nicknames was given later due to a good cop/bad cop image of Naresuan and his brother. That is to say, while King “Naresuan the Black” ruled with an iron-fist, his brother “Ekathotsarot the White” intercedes on the behalf of the people. General opinion, however, attributes the virtues of Ekathotsarot to Naresuan. Supporter of this theory claims that as a military king, Naresuan needs to be seen as a strict and severe leader, and therefore commissioned his brother to act out the role play. His elder sister Suphankanlaya was known as the Golden Princess, presumably due to her adherence to chivalric honor. In 1563 Bayinnaung, the King of Pegu, led massive Burmese armies in an invasion of Siam. King Bayinnuang laid siege to Phitsanulok. Maha Thammarachathirat came to believe that the city would not be able to withstand a long siege, so he surrendered to the Burmese. King Bayinnuang took Phitsanulok and made the Kingdom of Sukhothai a Burmese tributary. MahaThammarachathirat had to send his sons – the Black and the White Prince – to Pegu as captives to ensure the king’s fidelity. Some historians raised doubts about just how fluent the king’s Burmese had actually been. Others suggested he had picked up a taste for betel nut and tea in Ayutthaya, which, historian Thamrongsak Petchlert-anan was swift to point out, were popular in the Thai capital during the king’s reign from 1590 to 1605. Naresuan learned military strategy and political science during his nine years as a captive at the Burmese court at Pegu, according to “A History of Burma” by Maung Htin Aung. According to Thai and Burmese accounts, Prince Naresuan was sent to live in Pegu in order to ensure his father Somdet Phra Maha Thammarachathirat remained loyal to Burmese King Bayinnaung. Prince Naresuan returned to Siam when he was 16 and immediately committed his life to non-stop warfare. Nineteen years later he became king and embarked on continuous military campaigns, dying at the age of 50. A study of King Naresuan’s battles indicates that the warrior king looked at politics far beyond the Chao Phya River basin, Sunait said. “He didn’t just defend Ayutthaya: he actively attacked Burma. The king carried war into the Irrawaddy basin in order to maintain the stability of Ayutthaya,” the historian said. King Naresuan launched an attack on Ava to prevent Burma’s new king from becoming stronger than the preceding one, he added. King Naresuan may have believed that a stable Ayutthaya required a weakened Ava and launched his campaign to prevent his western rival from extending its power over the Irrawaddy and Chao Phya basins, Sunait said. Historians agree that King Naresuan died before he arrived at the Burmese capital, but they disagree on the location. The “father of Thai history” has King Naresuan dying in Siam, in tambon Thung Kaew, then known as Muang Hang. This is the established view set out in “The Biography of King Naresuan the Great” written in 1950 by Prince Damrongrajanubhap. According to Prince Damrong, King Naresuan and his younger brother Somdet Phra Ekathotsarot led their troops from Ayutthaya to Muang Chiang Mai, where they collected another 200,000 soldiers. The king then divided the troops into two armies, assigning his brother to lead one to Muang Fang while he headed to Muang Hang. But while Thai historians say King Naresuan died at Muang Hang, the Shan people beg to differ. According to their popular history, King Naresuan died at the Shan town of Mongton while on his way to help Chao Kham Kai Noi, the Prince of Hsenwi, resist the Burmese. Naresuan is still remembered by the Shan as the Thai king who helped them win independence for the Shan State in 1600 with his ally the Prince of Hsenwi. In the Shan version, their independence hinges on a deep friendship. The two Siamese princes and the Prince of Hsenwi forged a close bond while they were fellow hostages at the Burmese court, and King Naresuan died while rushing to the aid of a friend of his youth, they say. The Thai chronicles are less appealing. They have the warrior king dying of a sudden illness, a toxic disease characterised by skin pustules. According to the Shan, however, the Thai king and the Shan prince died side by side on the battlefield. Many Shan believe King Naresuan was cremated and his ashes interred in a stupa in Mongton, in the southern part of the Shan State. Shan soldiers still revere the Thai king as a hero who helped liberate them. Many wear King Naresuan amulets to protect them in their ongoing war with the Burmese junta. Recent Thai scholarship, however, identifies the town where King Naresuan died as Wieng Haeng in Chiang Mai. Villagers there even claim the “Royal Ceremonial Felt Hat” believed to have been worn by the king into battle was found in Wieng Haeng and has been kept there as historical evidence. |
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WORLD CANCER DAY A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.
WORLD CANCER DAY 2014 Building on the success of last year’s campaign, World Cancer Day 2014 will focus on Target 5 of the World Cancer Declaration Reduce stigma and dispel myths about cancer, under the tagline “Debunk the myths”. There are still so many myths about the disease out there and this Day is the perfect opportunity for people to dispel them. Greater awareness and education about cancer can lead to positive change at an individual, community and policy level and across the continuum of cancer care. For World Cancer Day 2014 we will focus on four key myths and go about ‘debunking’ them through the various materials we are producing.
WHY WORLD CANCER DAY IS IMPORTANT Put simply, because the global cancer epidemic is huge and is set to rise. 1.5 million lives which would be lost to cancer, could be saved per year if decisive measures are taken to achieve the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ‘25 by 25’ target; to reduce premature deaths due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by2025. Currently, 7.6 million people die from cancer worldwide every year, out of which, 4 million people die prematurely (aged 30 to 69 years). So unless urgent action is taken to raise awareness about the disease and to develop practical strategies to address cancer, by 2025, this is projected to increase to an alarming 6 million premature cancer deaths per year. The estimate of 1.5 million lives lost per year to cancer that could be prevented must serve to galvanise our efforts in implementing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ‘25 by 25’ target. There is now a need for a global commitment to help drive advancements in policy and encourage implementation of comprehensive National Cancer Control Plans. If we are to succeed in this, we have a collective responsibility to support low- and middle-income countries who are tackling a cancer epidemic with insufficient resources. World Cancer Day is the ideal opportunity to spread the word and raise the profile of cancer in people’s minds and in the world’s media.
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The History of Thai Soldiers and Volunteers
The Royal Speech given to the veterans on the 23 rd January 1990 said that “War Veterans are most honourable persons. Because they have sacrificed their comfort, the wholeness of their bodies, even their flesh and blood and their very lives for their homeland and for their fellow citizens. Be proud and invite to keep your genuine dignity at all times.” – (Ref. & Photo http://www.tlcthai.com/education/history-of-thailand/4423.html, http://www.thaiveterans.mod.go.th/eng/index_eng.htm, http://korat-weekends.blogspot.com/2010/02/veterans-day-2010-in-korat-city.html) |
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National Teachers’ Day 2014 Celebration
Each year on 16 January, Thailand celebrates National Teachers’ Day to underline the importance of teachers and to show gratitude to them. According to the Ministry of Education, the celebration of National Teachers’ Day 2014 focuses on the concept of honoring “Mother and Teacher of the Land.”The celebration of National Teachers’ Day 2014 is the 58th of its kind. 16 January was chosen as Teachers’ Day to commemorate the enforcement of the Teachers Act on 16 January 1946, and it was celebrated for the first time in 1957. Various activities to mark this occasion include a ceremony to pay respect to senior teachers, as well as an award presentation to honor teachers, along with a discussion and an exhibition.(More information http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=7084&a=2) บทสวดเคารพคุณ ครูอาจารย์ (Song in Praise of Guru and Aacariya)
“ปาเจราจริยา โหนฺติ คุณุตฺตรานุสาสกา ปฺญญาวุฑฺฒิกเรเตเต ทินฺโนวาเท นมามิหํ” “I bow my head in reverence of another great value, which is that of the guru and aacariya or the teachers who impart valuable lessons of right and wrong to their pupils with great kindness, who expound and impart their knowledge to the pupils, helping them comprehend the lessons by means of explanation and delineation. Always in the mind of a teacher is the constant and unshakable wish for the students’ happiness and freedom from harm. A teacher is one who strives to cultivate the minds of his or her students, to help them overcome the dark veil of ignorance and doubtfulness and illuminate their minds. The virtue of the teacher is revered as one of the most exalted virtues in the Three Realms (heaven, earth, and underworld). We should, therefore, bear in mind the great value of a teacher with respect and reverence at all time.” Paraphrased from “Kunanukun Tri Pak (คุณานุคุณไตรภาค)“
Published for the occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Petcharajrajsuda Sirisobhapanwadi 84th Birthday Anniversary in 2009, by the Office of National Education Council. The publication is available from CGI Learning Center. – Call no. BQ5631 ธ129ค 2552 |
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“I may be am a woman, but my heart is the same as you, full of love for our country, our religion and our King.”
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Her Majesty Queen Sri Bajarindra (Queen Sawabha Phongsri)
Her Majesty Queen Sri Bajarindra was born Her Royal Highness Princess Sawabha Phongsri on 1 January 1864, to His Majesty King Mongkut (Rama IV) and the Princess Consort Piyamavadi of the Aristocratic Sucharitkul family.Thailand celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sri Bajarindra (Queen Sawabha Phongsri) on 1 January 2014.UNESCO has pronounced Her Majesty Queen Sri Bajarindra – the Queen of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn on the list of Anniversaries of historic events and of eminent personalities, celebrated by Member States and Associate Members with which UNESCO is associated in 2014-2015.Queen Savang was listed in the UNESCO Calendar of Anniversaries of Great Personalities and Historic Events, 2012-2013, on her 150th anniversary in 2012.Poignantly, her beloved sister, Her Majesty Queen Regent Sri Bajarindra has been listed in the UNESCO Calendar of Anniversaries of Great Personalities and Historic Events, 2014-2015, also on her 150th anniversary in 2014.His Majesty the King has commanded a Royal Ceremony to be held at the Grand Palace on 24 January 2014, to mark this special gesture.Her Majesty the Queen Regent was the first woman of Siam to oversee the betterment of the Siamese women, first making herself a teacher to the Court of King Chulalongkorn, teaching the ladies the proper ways and educating them about Siamese ceremonies and culture.She also got to witness two World Wars, the many changes within her beloved Kingdom, many more heartaches under dictatorial rules and corruptions under the banner of democracy, of how the peaceful Siam of old has tuned into a contradicting country with power-hungry personage vying to run the show. Her Majesty passed away on 20 October 1919, in the reign of her eldest son, King Vajiravudh or Rama VI, at the age of 55. |
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Long Live The King, HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ
Dasavidha-rājadhamma; Tenfold Virtue of the Ruler
Dasavidha-rājadhamma or Rajādhamma 10 (“tenfold virtue of the ruler”) is one the Buddhist dharma that rulers of people, organisations, companies, offices, countries or other organs are purposed to hold. It could be found in Sutta, Kuddakanikāya, Jātaka, stating. Dasavidha-rājadhamma composes of:
Dāna (charity) — being prepared to sacrifice one’s own pleasure for the well-being of the public, such as giving away one’s belongings or other things to support or assist others, including giving knowledge and serving public interests.
Sīla (morality) — practicing physical and mental morals, and being a good example of others.
Pariccāga (altruism), being generous and avoiding selfishness, practicing altruism.
Ājjava (honesty) — being honest and sincere towards others, performing one’s duties with loyalty and sincerity to others.
Maddava (gentleness) — having gentle temperament, avoiding arrogance and never defaming others.
Tapa (self controlling) — destroying passion and performing duties without indolence.
Akkoda (non-anger) — being free from hatred and remaining calm in the midst of confusion.
Avihimsa (non-violence) — exercising non-violence, not being vengeful.
Khanti (forbearance) — practicing patience, and trembling to serve public interests.
Avirodhana (uprightness) — respecting opinions of other persons, avoiding prejudice and promoting public peace and order.
ทศพิธราชธรรม หรือ ราชธรรม ๑๐ ประการ
คือจริยวัตร 10 ประการ ที่พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวได้ทรงบำเพ็ญมาโดยสม่ำเสมอ ได้แก่ ทาน ศีล บริจาค ความซื่อตรง ความอ่อนโยน ความเพียร ความไม่โกรธ ความไม่เบียดเบียน ความอดทน และความเที่ยงธรรม ราชธรรม ๑๐ ประการนี้เรียกว่า “ทศพิธราชธรรม” รายการทศพิธราชธรรม:
ทาน (ทานํ) คือ การให้
ศีล (สีลํ) คือ ความประพฤติที่ดีงาม ทั้ง กาย วาจา และใจ
บริจาค (ปริจาคํ) คือ การเสียสละความสุขสวนตนเพื่อความสุขส่วนรวม
ความซื่อตรง (อาชฺชวํ) คือ ความซื่อตรง
ความอ่อนโยน (มทฺทวํ) คือ การมีอัธยาศัยอ่อนโยน
ความเพียร (ตปํ) คือ ความเพียร
ความไม่โกรธ (อกฺโกธํ) คือ ความไม่แสดงความโกรธ
ความไม่เบียดเบียน (อวิหิงสา) คือ การไม่เบียดเบียน
ความอดทน (ขนฺติ) คือ การมีความอดทนต่อสิ่งทั้งปวง
ความเที่ยงธรรม (อวิโรธนํ) คือ ความหนักแน่น ถือความถูกต้อง เที่ยงธรรมเป็นหลัก
(Reference From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Photo: dhammajak.net/ratchathum/rat01.htm)
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นิทรรศการ แนะนำหนังสือ “กลางใจราษฎร์ พระราชประวัติพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวภูมิพลอดุลยเดช”
ผู้เขียน : คริส เบเคอร์, เดวิค สตรีคฟัส, พอพันธ์ อุยยานนท์, จูเลียน เกียริง, พอล วีเดล, ริชาร์ด เออห์ลิค, โรเบิร์ต ฮอร์น, โจ คัมมิงส์, โรเบิร์ต วู้ดโรว์ ผู้แปล : มนันยา, จงจิต อรรถยุกติ, พรรษพร ชโลธร
“กลางใจราษฎร์ : หกทศวรรษแห่งการทรงงาน” เป็นหนังสือประวัติศาสตร์ที่ดีและทรงคุณค่าที่สุด นำเสนอเรื่องราวพระราชประวัติ และพระราชกรณียกิจ ของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ ให้ข้อมูลเชิงลึก ตรงไปตรงมาและน่าสนใจ เป็นหนังสือที่นำเสนอเรื่องราวพระราชประวัติ และพระราชกรณียกิจของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ ที่มีเนื้อหาน่าติดตาม มีความสมดุล และเป็นกลางในการเสนอประเด็นต่างๆ ให้ข้อมูลเชิงลึกที่น่าสนใจในประเด็น ที่ไม่ค่อยมีการเผยแพร่ทางสื่อสิ่งพิมพ์มากนัก อาทิ เรื่องของกฎหมายหมิ่นพระบรมเดชานุภาพ การสืบราชสันตติวงศ์ คณะองคมนตรี และสำนักงานทรัพย์สินส่วนพระมหากษัตริย์ |
 Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November.
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Loi Krathong Festival
Loi Krathongs history in Thailand
Loi Krathong in Thailand originated in Sukhothai period as Loy Phra Pra Teip or Loy Khom (floating lantern). It is a festival of Thai people. After that, Noppamas- the most favorite concubines Sukhothai king – created krathong, like lotus-shaped, for floating in the river. Instead of floating lantern, it used for worshipping the foot-print of Buddha at Nammathanati River beach in Thakkhinabodh district, India. As we called Nehrabhuddha river. Loi Krathong at the present
Nowadays, Thai people still keep form suitably; on the full moon of the twelfth, people usually prepare natural materials to make krathong. For example, they use banana trunk and lotus to make beautiful krathong then stick candle, incense stick, and flowers in krathong. They always ask for good luck in the future and forgiveness Pra Mae Khongkha. At the temples and tourist places, they held contestation of making krathong and Noppamas beauty pageants contest. There are many entertainment shows at night. Moreover, they set cautiously fireworks. The materials, used for making krathong, could be easily decomposed. |
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“Drought is solved by the Royal Rainmaking Project”
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Father of Rainmaking Project Day: November 14
As the majority of the Thai people depend on agriculture, Thailand needs a large amount of water for farming activities. Formerly, Thai farmers had to wait for seasonal rain to grow crops. As a result, the crop production usually suffered from drought as there was not enough rainfall during the long dry season. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej learned about this problem by travelling to even the remotest corner of the country. Out of the purpose to help his people, the King devoted himself to studying and researching artificial rainmaking techniques and donated his private funds to launch the Royal Rainmaking Project. Reference: http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/king/rainmaking.html |
| October 3rd, 2013 “The Celebration of the 100th Birthday Anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand 3rd October 2013” “ฉลองพระชันษา 100 ปี สมเด็จพระญาณสังวร สมเด็จพระสังฆราช สกลมหาสังฆปริณายก 3 ตุลาคม 2556”
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Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara Somdet Phra Sangharaja Sakalamahasanghaparinayaka (Charoen Suvaḍḍhano) (Thai: สมเด็จพระญาณสังวร สมเด็จพระสังฆราช สกลมหาสังฆปริณายก (เจริญ สุวฑฒฺโน) “His Holiness Phra Yannasangwon, the Supreme Patriarch, the Head of all Members of the Sangha”) (3 October 1913 – 24 October 2013) was the 19th Supreme Patriarch of Thailand. He was appointed to the position in 1989 by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He turned 100 in October 2013.
Achievements and challenges During his more than seventy years as a monk and novice, Somdet Nyanasamvara has held a variety of posts in the Thai ecclesiastic hierarchy. In these roles, he has always been concerned with promoting education, both religious and secular. He has assisted in the founding and construction of numerous schools, as well as sponsoring campaigns to build schools, temples, and hospitals in rural communities.
As abbot of Wat Bovoranives, he oversaw the renovation and expansion of this famed century-old monastery. Long interested in the meditation techniques of the Thai forest monks, Somdet Nyanasamvara has helped make his temple residence a center for meditation study and instruction in Bangkok, himself delivering lectures on meditation and Buddhist teachings on two Uposatha days each month.
Somdet Nyanasamvara has also been active in teaching to both non-Thais and the international Thai emigrant community. His recorded sermons and teachings are distributed among Thais living outside Thailand, particularly in areas where there is not access to temples or Theravada monks. Non-Thais have also been encouraged to study Buddhism; Wat Bovoranives is known as one of several monasteries in Thailand where Westerners can not only study, but also ordain either as full bhikkhu, or for a limited term (such as vassa) as a novice (samanera). A number of Somdet Nyanasamvara’s books and talks have also been translated into English, and he has been involved in sponsoring the establishment of temples and monasteries outside Thailand.
Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara’s tenure has probably been exposed to more criticism and controversy than that of any preceding Thai Sangharaja. A number of Thai monks – among them some prominent and popular religious leaders – became embroiled in scandal, with allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to corrupt fundraising schemes and involvement in organized crime. Changes in Thai society wrought by modernization began to impose on the traditional and conservative Sangha as well – including calls for greater rolls for laypeople and younger monks in religious affairs, and organized efforts both in Thailand and abroad to re-create the lost Theravada bhikkhuni (nun-priest) ordination.
Because of the convoluted governing structure of the Thai Sangha (which includes both ecclesiastic and civil officials) and the Patriarch’s health problems, it is difficult to determine what, if any, role that Somdet Nyanasamvara has played in formulating a response to these challenges. Certainly, the course held by the Council of Elders has not strayed during his tenure; they continue to defrock those monks found guilty of the most flagrant offenses, and to strongly oppose any change in the official status of women in the Sangha. The Council (and, by implication, Somdet Nyanasamvara) have received criticism for not taking a more proactive role in reforming disciplinary standards and eliminating corruption.
Like its predecessors, the Council of Elders under Somdet Nyanasamvara has been very conservative and reluctant to act without great deliberation. There are some indications that this may be the best course for maintaining the confidence of the lay public; in the United States, for instance, some temples that have attempted to change the roles of Theravada monks have been met by a strong backlash from their lay communities. However, the troubles of the Catholic Church in the United States have offered a model of the possible consequences of failing to deal openly and swiftly with corruption and misconduct: an eventual meltdown, made worse by stop-gap attempts to preserve the people’s faith in religious institutions, rather than dealing openly with problems.
Furthermore, educated Buddhist women and their supporters – Thais, Westerners, and others – continue to call for an expanded role for female Buddhists, with many calling for a rebirth of the Theravada bhikkhuni lineage. They are joined in this call not only by some laymen, but by an increasing number of progressive monks. Some supporters of the recreation of the bhikkhuni lineage have already begun to take action, ordaining Buddhist nuns through recourse to the existing Chinese bhikkhuni lineage. The Council and secular authorities have condemned these actions, going so far as to arrest for impersonation of a member of the clergy at least one Thai woman who underwent the new bhikkhuni ordination (ordained bhikkhu have a different civil status in Thai society than non-ordained female followers, such as the mae jis).
The actions of Somdet Nyanasamvara and his Council (or, more likely, his successor and his Council) during the next few years may have a lasting impact on the Thai Sangha – either by beginning to resolve the troublesome questions that have arisen during the last half of the 20th century, or by deepening what could prove to be a pending crisis for Theravada as a whole.
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Supreme Patriarch dies at 100 The nation and the entire Buddhist community are mourning the loss of His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana Mahathera, who died at Chulalongkorn Hospital Thursday evening.The 9th statement released Thursday by the hospital said the overall condition of His Holiness had worsened and he died at 7.30pm. He died of sepsis (a blood infection), according to the statement.In the eighth hospital statement released earlier Thursday, the general condition of the Supreme Patriarch had deteriorated with a drop in his blood pressure. A team of physicians had been monitoring his condition closely. The Supreme Patriarch received surgery to treat an intestinal infection on Oct 14. A group of monks and Buddhists who were following the Supreme Patriarch’s condition at Chulalongkorn Hospital joined in prayers for his health to improve. The Supreme Patriarch had been ill since Feb 20, 2002 when he was admitted to Chulalongkorn Hospital.Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara was appointed by His Majesty the King as the head of the Buddhist clergy in 1989, the 19th Supreme Patriarch since the beginning of the Chakri Dynasty. At 24 years in the role, His Holiness was the longest-reigning Supreme Patriarch.The World Buddhist Supreme Conference last year bestowed the title of the Supreme Holiness of World Buddhism on the Supreme Patriarch during a Buddhist summit in Japan, attended by Sangha leaders from 32 nations worldwide. (Credit and share this article from Bangkok Post: news http://bangkokpost.com/news/local/376239/supreme-patriarch-dies-at-100)
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Royal Birthday Anniversary of Their Majesties King Chulalongkorn and King Ananda Mahidol
“๒๐ กันยายน
วันคล้ายวันพระราชสมภพ พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาจุฬาลงกรณ์ฯ พระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว รัชกาลที่๕
และ พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรมหาอานันทมหิดล พระอัฐมรามาธิบดินทร รัชกาลที่๘ แห่งราชวงศ์จักรี”
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Chulalongkorn the Great, King Rama V
King Chulalongkorn, also called Phrachunlachomklao, posthumous name Rama V (born Sept. 20, 1853, Bangkok, Siam [now Thailand]—died Oct. 23, 1910, Bangkok), king of Siam who avoided colonial domination and embarked upon far-reaching reforms. King Chulalongkorn was the ninth son of King Mongkut, but since he was the first to be born to a royal queen, he was recognized as heir to the throne. He was only 15 years old when his father died in October 1868, and he succeeded to the throne under the regency of Somdet Chao Phraya Si Suriyawong. Over the next five years he was prepared to assume his duties by observing court business and by travels to British Malaya and the Dutch East Indies in 1871 and to Malaya, Burma (Myanmar), and India in 1871–72. Following his coronation in November 1873, the young king enacted a series of ambitious reforms, beginning with the abolition of slavery, the improvement of judicial and financial institutions, and the institution of appointed legislative councils. His commitment to reforms patterned on Western models, which he considered vital to Siam’s survival, antagonized conservative factions at court and precipitated a political crisis early in 1875. Rebuffed by the older generation, the king instituted no further reforms for the next decade, but he slowly built up a corps of able, trusted administrators with whom he began from the mid-1880s to overhaul Siam’s antiquated administration. These steps culminated in 1892 with the creation of 12 ministries functionally organized on Western lines, responsible for such functions as provincial administration, defense, foreign affairs, justice, education, and public works. He thereby drastically curbed arbitrary administration, ended the autonomy of outlying provinces, instituted the rule of impersonal law, and laid the foundations of modern Thai citizenship through compulsory primary education and universal military conscription. Internal reforms were undertaken both because the liberal king believed them to be right and because he recognized that he had to show the colonial powers that Siam was “civilized” in order to avoid the fate of neighbouring countries that fell under colonial rule. Even so, old Siam did not survive intact. The French provoked war with Siam in 1892, and by treaties with France up to 1907 Siam had to give up its rights in Laos and western Cambodia. In 1909 Siam ceded to Great Britain the four Malay states of Kelantan, Trengganu, Kedah, and Perlis, and this brought some moderation of the system of extraterritoriality—which ended only two decades later. In relations with the West, Chulalongkorn even-handedly balanced the colonial powers against one another and consistently sought to have Siam treated as an equal among nations. During tours of Europe in 1897 and 1907, he was received as an equal by Western monarchs. When King Chulalongkorn died in 1910, following the longest reign in Thai history, he bequeathed to his son King Vajiravudh a modern, independent kingdom. Chulalongkorn. (2013). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/116866/Chulalongkorn |
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Ananda Mahidol, King Rama VIII
King Ananda Mahidol, also called Rama VIII (born Sept. 20, 1925, Heidelberg, Ger.—died June 9, 1946, Bangkok), eighth king of the Chakkri dynasty of Siam, whose death was one of the most traumatic events in the history of modern Thailand. King Ananda Mahidol was only 10 years old and a schoolboy in Switzerland when he succeeded his uncle, King Prajadhipok, in 1935. World War II prevented his return to Thailand to assume his constitutional duties until 1946. |
 Projects to raise the living standards of the people |
 Humanitarian and Social Welfare |
 Her Majesty’s Work in Rural Areas |
 Royal Development Projects |
 Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles |
 The Support Foundation |
 Her Majesty’s concern for Education and Health Care |
 International Recognition and Awards |
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Her Majesty has always been very devoted to Her children. She attended the Kindergarten class at Rajini School. But subsequently went to St. Francis Xavier School at Samsen District in Bangkok in order to be nearer to home. Her father later on became Thai Minister to France, to Denmark and ultimately Ambassador to the Court of St. James. Her Majesty accompanied him and continued her general education in the three countries and lastly in Switzerland.
It was while her father was stationed in Paris that she first met His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was then studying in Switzerland but went now and then to Paris. The chance meeting in Paris ripened into friendship and understanding. When His Majesty met with a serious motor car accident in Geneva, Switzerland and had to stay in a hospital at Lausanne, Her Majesty was a frequent visitor. When His Majesty was well again and left the hospital, He was graciously pleased to arrange for Her Majesty to continue her studies at “Riante Rive”, a boarding school in Lausanne. On July 19, 1949 Their Majesties were quietly engaged in Lausanne. On March 24, 1950, Their Majesties landed in Bangkok by ship after a long absence. On April 28 of the same year, the Royal Wedding took place at Padumawan Palace before the Queen Grandmother. As a democratic King and Queen, Their Majesties signed their names in the Registry Book of Marriages. Prince Chandaburi Suranath also appended his signature in the book to show that he permitted his daughter, who was then under age and required her father’s consent to the marriage, to go through the ceremony of marriage. His Majesty then crowned HM the Queen in conformity with Thai tradition. Their Majesties have four children, namely: Princess Ubolratana, born on April 5, 1951, His Royal Highness Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, born on July 28, 1952, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, born on April 2, 1955 and Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn, born on July 4, 1957. Their Majesties took great care in the education of their children in order to prepare them to meet the various duties which they will have to undertake in later life. A choice had to be made between private tutoring and sending the children to an ordinary school. Private tutoring is a good medium for imparting knowledge, but it lacks human contact with children of similar ages. Attendance at an ordinary school also has its drawbacks. From experience, it would appear that teachers, pupils and even parents are subjected to biases either favorable or unfavorable. In order to avoid these inconveniences, His Majesty, with the entire concurrence of Her Majesty, set up a school in the compound of Chitralada Villa. Better control and supervision could thus be assured. The school was established and registered in accordance with the law in November 1958. There were about 78 children in the school. The classmates of the Royal children were sons and daughters of ordinary people of various vocations. In the year 2007 the number of Chitralada School children increased to 1,822 with 285 regular teachers and several part-time teachers. Her Majesty has always been very devoted to Her children. During their younger days, she used to spend as much time with them whenever Her duties would allow, and kept close supervision on all their activities. When Her Majesty was in the United States of America during the State Visit with His Majesty in 1960, a TV representative asked Her what Her favorite hobby was. The reply was: “Looking after my children!”
Jasmine flower is the symbol of The Mother’s day |
| (Ref. http://www.highlightthailand.com/main/detail_content/12th-August-H-M-The-Queen-s-Birthday-Mother-s-Day-in-Thailand/122.html, http://www.pattayamail.com/888/queen-sirikit.shtml, http://www.student-weekly.com/060812/060812-education01.html, http://www.dayformothers.com/around-the-world/mothers-day-in-thailand.html
Photo : the Bureau of the Royal Household, pattayamail.com/888/queen-sirikit.shtml, aj-tawipas.blogspot.com/2011/08/birthday-of-her-majesty-queen-sirikit.html, tlcthai.com/motherday/ดอกมะลิ-ดอกไม้ประจำวัน) |
Asalahabucha Day July 22, 2013
The second full moon day of the eighth Thai lunar month, is the Asalaha Bucha Day, which is another most sacred Buddhist holy days. Buddhists celebrate this day because of its important historic events in the past, or actually of over 2,500 years ago. Asalaha Bucha means paying hommage to the Buddha. This particular day commemorates the first Dharma discourse given by the Buddha to his first Buddhist monk, and thus constituting the birth of the Triple Gem of Buddhism; namely, the Buddha, the Dharma or his teachings, and the Sangha or his disciples.
Khaopansa Day July 23, 2013
On the day right after Asalaha Bucha Day another important religious event, Khao Pansa or Vassa or the Rains Retreat, is celebrated. The event starts from the first day of the waning moon of the eighth Thai lunar month (normally the first day after the full moon day in July), and lasts for 3 months. During this rainy time monks will remain in the temples and devote themselves to religious studies, serious contemplation and mediation, and to observe their religious obligations. This year, Khao Pansa begins on July 23th, and ends on October 19th (or called Okpansa).
CGI Exhibition on July 4, 2013 in Honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Birthday Celebration
featuring a video presentation “Our Beloved Princess-Scientist-Thailand’s Pride Ever”
“เจ้าฟ้าฯนักวิทยาศาสตร์ในดวงใจ พสกนิกรชาวไทยร่วมใจสดุดี”
“Royal Chakri Dynasty: Educational Development Initiative” a video presentation based on the book “แนวพระราชดำริด้านการศึกษา ๙ รัชกาล”
“CGI Building in Pictures: from 2005 to Today” an archival gallery of CGI Building Construction.
Bhumibol was crowned King of Thailand on 5 May 1950 at the Royal Palace. |
Coronation and titles The 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest reigning monarch.
Bhumibol was crowned King of Thailand on 5 May 1950 at the Royal Palace in Bangkok where he pledged that he would “reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese people” (“เราจะครองแผ่นดินโดยธรรม เพื่อประโยชน์สุขแห่งมหาชนชาวสยาม”). Notable elements associated with the coronation included the Bahadrabith Throne beneath the Great White Umbrella of State; and he was presented with the royal regalia and utensils. In 1950 on Coronation Day, Bhumibol’s consort was made Queen (Somdej Phra Boromarajini). The date of his coronation is celebrated each 5 May in Thailand as Coronation Day, a public holiday. On 9 June 2006, Bhumibol celebrated his 60th anniversary as the King of Thailand, becoming the longest reigning monarch in Thai history. Following the death of his grandmother Queen Savang Vadhana, Bhumibol entered a 15-day monkhood (22 October 1956 – 5 November 1956) at Wat Bowonniwet, as is customary for Buddhist males on the death of elder relatives. During this time, Sirikit was appointed his regent. She was later appointed Queen Regent (Somdej Phra Boromarajininat) in recognition of this. Although Bhumibol is sometimes referred to as King Rama IX in English, Thais refer to him as Nai Luang or Phra Chao Yu Hua (ในหลวง or พระเจ้าอยู่หัว: both mean “the King” or “Lord Upon our Heads”). He is also called Chao Chiwit (“Lord of Life”). Formally, he would be referred to as Phrabat Somdet Phra Chao Yu Hua (พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว) or, in legal documents, Phrabat Somdet Phra Paraminthara Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej (พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช), and in English as His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He signs his name as ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช ป.ร. (Bhumibol Adulyadej Por Ror; this is the Thai equivalent of Bhumibol Adulyadej R[ex]). – (Ref. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Border: thisthai.com) |
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Two sacred oxen, ‘Fah’ and ‘Sai’, are offered food during the Royal Ploughing Ceremony. They ate maize and grass which soothsayers predict will bring a good harvest, abundant food production and plentiful water.
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The Royal Ploughing Ceremony was probably in the old times, the rite designed to remind the farmers and to give an auspicious beginning to the new planting season especially the rice farming that is the major source of food. The leader or the rulers of the country preside over the ceremony when the planting seasons begin. to remind the farmers and to give an auspicious beginning to the new planting season especially the rice farming that is the major source of food. The leader or the rulers of the country preside over the ceremony when the planting seasons begin.
After some times passed, the Brahmanic rite called Ploughing ceremony was then introduced. Its purpose is to encourage the power and happiness. Bhraman were instructors for the ceremony. The king or the leader of the country may designate this duty to a respective high-ranking officer to perform the ceremony as Phraya Raekna, Lord of the Ploughing Ceremony. The roles of the queen or wives who had to help ploughing are designated to four celestial maidens, called the queen of sowing ceremony, assisting Phraya Raekna by carrying seeds containers and distribute the seeds after Phraya Raekna had ploughed the ground. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony has been annually performed for thousands of years in several countries such as China and India.
In Thailand, this ceremony has been performed since Sukhothai was the capital. It had been continued in Ayuthaya and Ratanakhosindhu (Bangkok) period. The Royal Ploughing ceremony performed during the reign of King Rama I, II, and III was purely the Bhramanic rite as it had been in Ayutthaya period i.e. there was no Buddhist monk participated in the ceremony.
– (Resource and Picture http://www.thaifolk.com/doc/ploughing_e.htm, Border: thisthai.com)
Historical Background Visakha Puja Day marks the three important incidents in the life of Lord Buddha on the same day – the full moon of the sixth lunar month. The three significant separate event are :
1. The Buddha’s Birth – the Buddha was born into a royal warrior clan in the Lumbini Garden (in an area of Northern India known today as Nepal) In the morning of the Vesak full moon day, 80 years before the Buddhist Era. He was named Siddhattha five days after his birth. |
2. The Enlightenment of Buddha – While sitting under the Bodhi tree, he found his answer and attained the enlightenment at the age of 35 years at Uruvelasenanigama subdistrict, Magadha state, (nowadays, located in the area of Buddha Kaya, Bihar State, India), on Wednesday, the Vesak full moon day, the zodiac of the cock, forty five years before the Buddhist Era. |
3. The Nibbana – The Buddha passed away on Tuesday, the Vesak full moon day in the zodiac year of the small snake under the two Sala trees in the Sala Grove of the Mallas in Kusinara, the capital of the Malla state, (nowadays located in Kusinagara of Uttrarapradesa, India) at the age of eighty years (around 2547 years ago) |
Visakha Puja (Vesak) means the worship of the Buddha on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month. It usually falls in May. In the case of a year with an extra eighth lunar month–Adhikamasa (there are 13 full moons in that year)– the Visakha Puja Day falls on the full moon day of the seventh lunar month.
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Significance Visakha Puja Day is recognized as most important memorial day in Buddhism for the Lord Buddha who wandered from place to place teaching his discoveries to people who are accessible to the instruction, helping large a number of people achieving various levels of spiritual attainment. He sent his followers to spread Buddhism in capitals, cities and upcountry, until Buddhism was firmly established and widely spread. Visakha Puja day is also recognized by the UNESCO in 1999 as “World Heritage Day”. Thailand where is the permanent location of the World Fellowship of Buddhists, is chosen to host celebrating event for the day.An International Day of the United Nations On December 13, 1999, the United Nations as the World Organization performing various activities accepted by the world wide population has unanimously resolved to declare the Visakha Puja Day (Vesak Day) as an International Day on December 15, 1999. This brings a lot of joy to the worldwide Buddhists.Custom of Visakha Puja Day Rite Every year when this important day comes around again, all Buddhists throughout the world gather together to perform the worship to recollect the wisdom, purity and compassion of the Buddha. Activities generally to be observed on the Visakha Puja Day are :TUM BOON Going to temples for special observances, making merit, listening to Dharma preaching, giving some donations and join in the other Buddhist activities. RUB SIL Keeping the Five Precepts, including abstinence from alcoholic drinks and all kinds of immoral acts. TUK BARD Offering food to the monks and novices (in the alm bowl). VIEN TIEN Attending the Candle Light Procession around the Uposatha Hall, in the evening of the Vesak full moon day. |
– (Resource & Picture http://www2.tat.or.th/visakhapuja/eng/about.html, templenews.org/2012/05/07/2556-visakha-puja-buddha-day, Border: thisthai.com)
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Prior to the establishment of Chakri Dynasty (the current royal lineage), the Kingdom of Siam (former name of Thailand) was in turmoil. Aggressive Burmese troops occupied the Northern Kingdom of Lan Na and were proceeding down south to the Siamese Royal Capital of Ayutthaya. A young man of noble Ayutthaya descent named Thong Duang (born in 1737) commanded the bitter fights in the Northern war. Despite the efforts to fight back, they were gradually forced to fall back until the Burmese had gotten a grip on the Royal Capital. Ayutthaya fell on April 8th, 1767 and the Siamese people fled to the city of Thonburi located further downriver on the mighty Chaophraya River. The beautiful city of Ayutthaya was destroyed by the Burmese, temples plundered, gold and jewelry looted, monks and women were cruelly effected. But the Burmese had suffered heavily in the taking of Ayutthaya and knew the Siamese would return to take up battle. Knowing they could not hold Ayutthaya, the Burmese retreated after only one week. War campaigns continued over the years, ebbing and flowing, until the Siamese armies united during 1779 in Thonburi. Thong Duang now known as Chakri became the military commander. He realized that the Royal Court of King Taaksin was in such disharmony because the King, weary of wars, had resorted to religion rather than addressed the needs of his subjects. The lack of leadership caused rebellions to break out. Rebels marched on Thonburi, calling for the overthrow and replacement of King Taaksin with their beloved “Chakri.” As a result Chaophraya Chakri took the title “King Ramathibodi” and reigned as King Rama I from April 6 1782 until 1809.
As an experienced military campaigner, King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty knew that the city of Thonburi was vulnerable to possible Burmese attack from the west. Accordingly, he commanded that a new Capital be established across Chaophraya River. And so Krung – Thep (Bangkok) was created. Chakri Day commemorates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty in 1782 by King Rama I. In the new capital city of Bangkok, King Rama I built the Grand Palace that now houses the Emerald Buddha. In addition, he helped release Thailand from the Burmese control, after Ayutthaya succumbed 14 years earlier. In commemorating “Chakri Day,” the national flag is proudly displayed by the people of Thailand and both government officials and members of the community participate in traditional ceremonies, making offerings of flowers and garlands at the many statues of Kings in the House of Chakri. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King, known as King Rama IX or the ninth King of the Chakri dynasty. A Royal ceremony is performed by the King to pay respects to King Rama I the Great, the founder of the Chakri Dynasty. (Resources & Photo http://www.thaigoodview.com/node/7524 , http://www.thaicongenvancouver.org/Chakri-Day.htm) |
Resource http://www.bangkok.com/information-festivals/songkran.htm |
Songkran is the occasion for family re-unions, temple visits and annual house cleaning. Many Thais observe the holidays by spending time with families and friends. Traditionally, Thais perform the Rod Nam Dum Hua ritual on the first day of Songkran, which is officially the National Elderly Day. During the ritual, young people would pour fragrant water into the elders’ palms as a gesture of humility and to ask for their blessings.
The second day of Songkran is officially the National Family Day. Families would wake up early and give alms to the monks, then ideally the rest of the day would be spent sharing quality family time together. An important religious ritual on Songkran is ‘Bathing the Buddha image’, in which devout Buddhists pour fragrant water over Buddha statues both at the temple and at home. More religious Thais would engage themselves in Buddhist ceremonies and merit-making activities throughout the holidays. Water as Symbolism Contradictory to what you may have witnessed throughout Songkran, fun-loving Thais don’t just throw water at each other for no good reason (besides having a kick out of seeing other people soaking wet). The real meaning behind the splashes is to symbolically wash off all misfortunes in the past year, thus welcoming the new year with a fresh new start.Traditionally, Thais would politely pour a bowl of water on members of the family, their close friends and neighbours. As Songkran has taken a more festive note, a bowl becomes a bucket, garden hose and water guns, and the spirit of holiday merriment is shared amongst all town residents and tourists alike. Making Merit Making merit is an essential part of Songkran, and visiting nine sacred temples during Songkran considered one of the ultimate accumulators. Songkran Do’s and Don’ts
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Royal statue of King Naresuan at Naresuan university,
King Naresuan entered Hanthawadi (now Pegu), |
King Naresuan The Great, Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat (Thai: สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช) was passed away on April 25 ,1605 (1555 – 1605).
Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat or Somdet Phra Sanphet II (1555 – 1605) was the King of the Ayutthaya kingdom from 1590 until his death in 1605. Naresuan was one of Siam’s most revered monarchs as he was known for his campaigns to free Siam from Burmese rule. During his reign numerous wars were fought against Burma, and Siam reached its greatest territorial extent and influence. Prince Naret was born in the city of Phitsanulok. He was the son of King Maha Thammarachathirat of Phitsanulok and his queen Wisutkasat. His mother was a daughter of Maha Chakkrapat and Queen Sri Suriyothai. His father was a Sukhothai noble, who had defeated Vorawongsathirat in 1548 and put Maha Chakkrapat on the throne. He was therefore an influential figure. Prince Naret was also known as the Black Prince (Thai: พระองค์ดำ), and his younger brother Ekathotsarot was known as the White Prince. It is a common belief that these nicknames was given later due to a good cop/bad cop image of Naresuan and his brother. That is to say, while King “Naresuan the Black” ruled with an iron-fist, his brother “Ekathotsarot the White” intercedes on the behalf of the people. General opinion, however, attributes the virtues of Ekathotsarot to Naresuan. Supporter of this theory claims that as a military king, Naresuan needs to be seen as a strict and severe leader, and therefore commissioned his brother to act out the role play. His elder sister Suphankanlaya was known as the Golden Princess, presumably due to her adherence to chivalric honor. In 1563 Bayinnaung, the King of Pegu, led massive Burmese armies in an invasion of Siam. King Bayinnuang laid siege to Phitsanulok. Maha Thammarachathirat came to believe that the city would not be able to withstand a long siege, so he surrendered to the Burmese. King Bayinnuang took Phitsanulok and made the Kingdom of Sukhothai a Burmese tributary. MahaThammarachathirat had to send his sons – the Black and the White Prince – to Pegu as captives to ensure the king’s fidelity. Some historians raised doubts about just how fluent the king’s Burmese had actually been. Others suggested he had picked up a taste for betel nut and tea in Ayutthaya, which, historian Thamrongsak Petchlert-anan was swift to point out, were popular in the Thai capital during the king’s reign from 1590 to 1605. Naresuan learned military strategy and political science during his nine years as a captive at the Burmese court at Pegu, according to “A History of Burma” by Maung Htin Aung. According to Thai and Burmese accounts, Prince Naresuan was sent to live in Pegu in order to ensure his father Somdet Phra Maha Thammarachathirat remained loyal to Burmese King Bayinnaung. Prince Naresuan returned to Siam when he was 16 and immediately committed his life to non-stop warfare. Nineteen years later he became king and embarked on continuous military campaigns, dying at the age of 50. A study of King Naresuan’s battles indicates that the warrior king looked at politics far beyond the Chao Phya River basin, Sunait said. “He didn’t just defend Ayutthaya: he actively attacked Burma. The king carried war into the Irrawaddy basin in order to maintain the stability of Ayutthaya,” the historian said. King Naresuan launched an attack on Ava to prevent Burma’s new king from becoming stronger than the preceding one, he added. King Naresuan may have believed that a stable Ayutthaya required a weakened Ava and launched his campaign to prevent his western rival from extending its power over the Irrawaddy and Chao Phya basins, Sunait said. Historians agree that King Naresuan died before he arrived at the Burmese capital, but they disagree on the location. The “father of Thai history” has King Naresuan dying in Siam, in tambon Thung Kaew, then known as Muang Hang. This is the established view set out in “The Biography of King Naresuan the Great” written in 1950 by Prince Damrongrajanubhap. According to Prince Damrong, King Naresuan and his younger brother Somdet Phra Ekathotsarot led their troops from Ayutthaya to Muang Chiang Mai, where they collected another 200,000 soldiers. The king then divided the troops into two armies, assigning his brother to lead one to Muang Fang while he headed to Muang Hang. But while Thai historians say King Naresuan died at Muang Hang, the Shan people beg to differ. According to their popular history, King Naresuan died at the Shan town of Mongton while on his way to help Chao Kham Kai Noi, the Prince of Hsenwi, resist the Burmese. Naresuan is still remembered by the Shan as the Thai king who helped them win independence for the Shan State in 1600 with his ally the Prince of Hsenwi. In the Shan version, their independence hinges on a deep friendship. The two Siamese princes and the Prince of Hsenwi forged a close bond while they were fellow hostages at the Burmese court, and King Naresuan died while rushing to the aid of a friend of his youth, they say. The Thai chronicles are less appealing. They have the warrior king dying of a sudden illness, a toxic disease characterised by skin pustules. According to the Shan, however, the Thai king and the Shan prince died side by side on the battlefield. Many Shan believe King Naresuan was cremated and his ashes interred in a stupa in Mongton, in the southern part of the Shan State. Shan soldiers still revere the Thai king as a hero who helped liberate them. Many wear King Naresuan amulets to protect them in their ongoing war with the Burmese junta. Recent Thai scholarship, however, identifies the town where King Naresuan died as Wieng Haeng in Chiang Mai. Villagers there even claim the “Royal Ceremonial Felt Hat” believed to have been worn by the king into battle was found in Wieng Haeng and has been kept there as historical evidence. |
The journals covered the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Phytochemistry, Tetrahedron, European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy,
Chemistry- A European Journal, Infection and Immunity, Proteomics, Food Chemistry.
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CGI research programs were conducted in cooperation with CRI – Chulabhorn Research Institute. Publications were traced, and summarized as follows: – 2011 result searched in 2012 showed 17 articles in journals with Impact Factor higher than 2 and reference cited 9 times. – 2010 result searched in 2011 showed 28 articles in journals with Impact Factor higher than 2 and reference cited 54 times. – 2009 result searched in 2010 showed 21 articles in journals with Impact Factor higher than 2 and reference cited 30 times. – 2008 result searched in 2009 showed 15 articles in journals with Impact Factor higher than 2 and reference cited 40 times. – 2007 result searched in 2008 showed 14 articles in journals with Impact Factor higher than 3 and reference cited 41 times.
More detail of information on individual research programs is available from CGI website.
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| Impact Factor The impact factor (IF) of an academic journal is a measure reflecting the average number of citations to recent articles published in the journal. It is frequently used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field, with journals with higher impact factors deemed to be more important than those with lower ones. The impact factor was devised by Eugene Garfield, the founder of the Institute for Scientific Information. Impact factors are calculated yearly for those journals that are indexed in the Journal Citation Reports. (Ref. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_factor) |
| Journal Impact Factors Journal Impact Factor is from Journal Citation Report (JCR), a product of Thomson ISI (Institute for Scientific Information). JCR provides quantitative tools for evaluating journals. The impact factor is one of these; it is a measure of the frequency with which the “average article” in a journal has been cited in a given period of time. The impact factor for a journal is calculated based on a three-year period, and can be considered to be the average number of times published papers are cited up to two years after publication. For example, the impact factor 2013 for a journal would be calculated as follows: A = the number of times articles published in 2011-2012 were cited in indexed journals during 2013 B = the number of articles, reviews, proceedings or notes published in 2011-2012 impact factor 2013 = A/B (note that the impact factor 2012 will be ublished in 2013, because it could not be calculated until all of the 2012 publications had been received. Impact factor 2013 will be published in 2014) Impact factor of Nature, Science and Cell journals can be found on their journal websites. (Ref. http://www.sciencegateway.org/impact/) |
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN. The ASEAN Community is comprised of three pillars, the ASEAN Political-Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.
Ref: http://www.asean.org/asean/about-asean/overview, Britannica Encyclopedia Online, Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia.
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ASEAN Member States 1. Brunei Darussalam 2. Cambodia 3. Indonesia 4. Lao PDR 5. Malaysia 6. Myanmar 7. Philippines 8. Singapore 9. Thailand 10. Viet Nam (Credit Photo Hello Asean) |
ASEAN Political – Security Community To build on what has been constructed over the years in the field of political and security cooperation, the ASEAN Leaders have agreed to establish the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC). The APSC shall aim to ensure that countries in the region live at peace with one another and with the world in a just, democratic and harmonious environment.
The members of the Community pledge to rely exclusively on peaceful processes in the settlement of intra-regional differences and regard their security as fundamentally linked to one another and bound by geographic location, common vision and objectives. It has the following components: political development; shaping and sharing of norms; conflict prevention; conflict resolution; post-conflict peace building; and implementing mechanisms.
The APSC Blueprint envisages ASEAN to be a rules-based Community of shared values and norms; a cohesive, peaceful, stable and resilient region with shared responsibility for comprehensive security; as well as a dynamic and outward-looking region in an increasingly integrated and interdependent world. The APSC Blueprint is guided by the ASEAN Charter and the principles and purposes contained therein. It provides a roadmap and timetable to establish the APSC by 2015. It also leaves room for flexibility to continue programmes/activities beyond 2015 in order to retain its significance and have an enduring quality.
Ref. http://www.asean.org/communities/asean-political-security-community
ASEAN Economic Community The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) shall be the goal of regional economic integration by 2015. AEC envisages the following key characteristics: (a) a single market and production base, (b) a highly competitive economic region, © a region of equitable economic development, and (d) a region fully integrated into the global economy.
The AEC areas of cooperation include human resources development and capacity building; recognition of professional qualifications; closer consultation on macroeconomic and financial policies; trade financing measures; enhanced infrastructure and communications connectivity; development of electronic transactions through e-ASEAN; integrating industries across the region to promote regional sourcing; and enhancing private sector involvement for the building of the AEC. In short, the AEC will transform ASEAN into a region with free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labour, and freer flow of capital.
ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint The ASEAN Leaders adopted the ASEAN Economic Blueprint at the 13th ASEAN Summit on 20 November 2007 in Singapore to serve as a coherent master plan guiding the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community 2015.
Ref. http://www.asean.org/communities/asean-economic-community
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ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community – ASEAN Socio – Cultural The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community aims to contribute to realising an ASEAN Community that is people-oriented and socially responsible with a view to achieving enduring solidarity and unity among the peoples and Member States of ASEAN. It seeks to forge a common identity and build a caring and sharing society which is inclusive and where the well-being, livelihood, and welfare of the peoples are enhanced. ASCC is focused on nurturing the human, cultural and natural resources for sustained development in a harmonious and people-oriented ASEAN. – ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Blueprint The ASCC Blueprint represents the human dimension of ASEAN cooperation and upholds ASEAN commitment to address the region’s aspiration to lift the quality of life of its peoples. The goals of the ASCC are envisaged to be achieved by implementing concrete and productive actions that are people-centred and socially responsible. This set of cooperative activities has been developed based on the assumption that the three pillars of the ASEAN Community are interdependent and interrelated and that linkages are imperative to ensure complementarity and unity of purpose. The ASCC Blueprint was adopted by the ASEAN Leaders at the 14th ASEAN Summit on 1 March 2009 in Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand. Ref. http://www.asean.org/communities/asean-socio-cultural-community  |
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Valentine’s Day activity with CGI Learning Center Fanpage! “How to say “I LOVE YOU” in our Asean country language?” 1. Brunei Darussalam 2. Cambodia 3. Indonesia 4. Lao PDR 5. Malaysia 6. Myanmar 7. Philippines 8. Singapore 9. Thailand 10. Viet Nam
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| “ปาเจราจริยา โหนฺติ คุณุตฺตรานุสาสกา ปฺญญาวุฑฺฒิกเรเตเต ทินฺโนวาเท นมามิหํ” “I bow my head in reverence of another great value, which is that of the guru and aacariya or the teachers who impart valuable lessons of right and wrong to their pupils with great kindness, who expound and impart their knowledge to the pupils, helping them comprehend the lessons by means of explanation and delineation. Always in the mind of a teacher is the constant and unshakable wish for the students’ happiness and freedom from harm. A teacher is one who strives to cultivate the minds of his or her students, to help them overcome the dark veil of ignorance and doubtfulness and illuminate their minds. The virtue of the teacher is revered as one of the most exalted virtues in the Three Realms (heaven, earth, and underworld). We should, therefore, bear in mind the great value of a teacher with respect and reverence at all time.” |
บทสวดเคารพคุณ ครูอาจารย์ (Song in Praise of Guru and Aacariya)
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Paraphrased from “Kunanukun Tri Pak (คุณานุคุณไตรภาค)“
Published for the occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Petcharajrajsuda Sirisobhapanwadi 84th Birthday Anniversary in 2009, – Call no. BQ5631 ธ129ค 2552 |
The Queen Savang Vadhana
Her Majesty Queen Savang Vadhana
“Money can be stolen by thieves, but your knowledge can never be stolen by anyone.”
A statement by the Queen Grandmother, The Queen Savang Vadhana.
Her Majesty Queen Savang Vadhana
The royal cremation was held at the Pramane Ground, Sanam Luang, on 22 April 1956.
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Biography
Her Majesty Queen Sri Savarindira―Grandmother of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the present king of Thailand, a daughter of His Majesty King Mongkut (Rama IV), and Queen of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)―was born Her Royal Highness Princess Savang Vadhana on 10 September 1862. Her Majesty had four sons and four daughters, but six of them passed away at an early age. One of Her Majesty’s offspring who survived to manhood was His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla who was the father of His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) and His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). It was however the time of change from the old to the modern world. Her Majesty inherited from King Mongkut the appreciation of western knowledge. The close relationship with her father which allowed her to accompany him on his visits outside the wall of the Grand Palace since she was young widened her vision of the real needs of the people: education, which would lead to more income-generating activities, health-care along with western medical practice, to name only a few. Due to her compassionate nature, Her Majesty was first and foremost a humanist and philanthropist, with a belief that religion, in her case, Buddhism, was a firm basis for the human way of life. Of the utmost importance in Her Majesty’s education was Buddhist Studies and the profound understanding of Buddhist philosophy gave her the strength to get through the great grief of her life, the loss of six children within the period of twenty years, and to turn to dedicate herself to philanthropic works in Education, Applied Science, Culture, and Social and Human Sciences, all through her long life until She passed away on 17 December 1955 at the age of ninety-three at Srapathum Palace. The Royal Cremation
– Throughout her long life, the Queen Grandmother grieved for the loss of many people she loved fondly. Her royal children mostly died at a young age. His Royal Highness Prince Isariyalongkorn died in 1879. Her Royal Highness Princess Vichitra Chiraprabha died in 1881. An unnamed princess died just 3 days after her birth in 1893. And, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis died suddenly in 1894, at the age of 17. Wounded by these losses, Her Majesty’s health suffered. Even as she began to recover, however, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirabhorn Sobhon and His Royal Highness Prince Sommatiwongse Varodaya, Prince of Sri Dharmaraj, died in 1898 and 1899, respectively. – Her final royal duty was to perform the marriage ceremony between His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX, and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on 28 April 1950 at Phra Tamnak Yai, Srapathum Palace. The Queen Grandmother passed away on 17 December 1955 at Srapathum Palace at the age of 93. The royal cremation was held at the Pramane Ground, Sanam Luang, on 22 April 1956. References :
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The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai: รัฐธรรมนูญแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย; RTGS: Rattha Thammanun Haeng Ratcha Anachak Thai) is supposed to be the supreme law of Thailand. Yet since a forced change from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional democracy in 1932, Thailand has had seventeen charters and constitutions, many installed following a military coups, which reflects a high degree of political instability. After each successful coup military regimes abrogated existing constitutions and promulgated new ones, often with new provisions inserted that favor the military regime and its supporters.[citation needed]
All of Thailand’s charters and constitutions have allowed a constitutional monarchy, but with widely differing balances of power between the branches of government. Most of them have stipulated parliamentary systems. However, several of them also called for dictatorships, e.g., the 1957 Charter. Both unicameral and bicameral parliaments have been used, and members of parliament have been both elected and appointed. The direct powers of the monarch have also varied considerably.
Thailand’s current constitution was promulgated in 2007, replacing an interim constitution promulgated in 2006 after the army-led September 2006 Thailand coup. The 2007 Constitution was written by a junta-appointed group of drafters, but was approved by a public referendum. Prior to the referendum, the junta passed a law making it illegal to publicly criticize the draft. Controversial features in the constitution included a partly appointed Senate and amnesty for the leaders of the 2006 coup.
The 1997 Constitution, often called the “People’s Constitution,” was considered a landmark in terms of the degree of public participation involved in its drafting as well as the democratic nature of its articles. It stipulated a bicameral legislature, both houses of which were elected. Many human rights were explicitly acknowledged for the first time, and measures were established to increase the stability of elected governments.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday is a national holiday and is celebrated all over the country with great enthusiasm. Buildings and homes on this day are vividly decorated with flag, lights, flowers, portrait’s of Majesty which are predominantly in the color yellow or gold. It’s wonderful to see Thai nation showing the love, respect, homage and joy to his honor Majesty.
Ref. http://www.scubacat.com/en/blog/dives/celebrate-the-king-of-thailands-birthday-with-scuba-cat/
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– HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ of Thailand was born in Cambridge Massachusetts, The United States of America, on Monday the 5th of December 1927, being the third and youngest child of Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Mahidol of Songkhla.
– Even the facts of his birth seem to be significant in several ways. He is the first of all the direct grandson of His Late Majesty King Chulalongkorn or Rama V who was renowned for the great reforms which he made to all institutions of Thailand to bring them up to date and in line with the rest of the Western-orientated world. Prince Mahidol himself was perhaps one of the most modern-minded of all the sons of King Chulalongkorn and his life was dedicated to the development of many modern ideas particularly in the field of Medical Science so that he is now known as the Father of the Modern Thai Medical Profession. – The significant name of Bhumibol Adulyadej, meaning Strength of the Land Incomparable Power which becomes prophetic as his Reign advances through various critical periods and the Thai nation evolves more and more around the Throne as the sole sources of unity and strength. – As His Majesty reaches his eighty-fifth birthday this day, 05 December 2012, the Thai Nation celebrates again, in a thousand different ways, with every person from the youngest to the oldest renewing the pledge of loyalty and devotion to the beloved King who, during this year also celebrated his sixty-second year of marriage to Queen Sirikit too. – His Majesty met and became engaged on the 19th of July 1949 to Mom Rajawongse Sirikit, daughter of His Highness Prince Chandaburi Suranath (Mom Chao Nakkhatra Mangala Kitiyakara) and Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara (nee Mom Luang Bua Snidwongse). His Highness Prince Chandaburi Suranath was the third son of His Royal Highness Prince Chandaburi Narunath and Her Serene Highness Princess Absarasman Kitiyakara and Their Majesties have four children namely: |
Ref. http://www.scubacat.com/en/blog/dives/celebrate-the-king-of-thailands-birthday-with-scuba-cat/
 The King of Swing, H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Benny Goodman and friends at an impromptu jazz session, Manhattan 1960. |
Musical Tributes
– HM the King is also well-known as a songwriter who has more than 40 published songs to his credit. Kwarm Fun Un Soong Sood, a symphonically-conceived piece, was written in 1971 and has since become one of HM’s most popular and loved compositions. – The Musical Compositions of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej from the Golden Jubilee Network. |
 His Majesty the King and HM Queen Sirikit wave to the crowd during ceremonies Friday, June 9, 2006, in Bangkok. (AP PHOTO) |
HM the King – the World’s Longest Reigning Monarch
– It was six years ago, In 2006, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his accession to the Thai Throne, HM the King and Queen presided over splendid festivities as representatives of 25 royal houses from Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia had come to Bangkok to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. |
 His Majesty’s insightful approach to local prevailing conditions. |
Development for the People
– In all these works, His Majesty has promoted a simple approach using environmentally friendly techniques and utilizing moderate amounts of locally available resources. For example, before environmentalism became a major force in the development equation, His Majesty was using vetiver grass to prevent erosion, controlling ground water level to reduce soil acidity, and seeding clouds with simple materials such as dry ice, to produce rain. |
 “We cannot impose our ideas on the people – only suggest. We must meet them, ascertain their needs and then propose what can be done to meet their expectations,” HM the King pointed out recently. |
A Simple approach
– The King’s philosophy to development problems has been to “keep it simple” relying on an intimate knowledge of Nature and her immutable law, such as using fresh water to flush out polluted water or dilute it through utilization of normal tidal fluctuations. The ubiquitous water hyacinth too can be ‘harnessed’ to absorb pollutants. – The results of any development, the King asserts, must reach the people directly as a means of overcoming immediate problems, translating into “enough to live, enough to eat”, while looking at a longer-term result of “living well and eating well.” |
 H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s coronation, 5 May 1950. |
Epilogue
– Thus, through the illustrious decades of his rule, HM the King has been the very embodiment of his Oath of Accession that, “We will reign with Righteousness for the Benefit and Happiness of the Siamese People.” – The world’s longest-reigning Monarch, this week celebrating his eighty-fifth birthday, continues to be, as he has been for the half-century of his just reign, “the light of his land, the pride of his people and a shining example to all peoples of a troubled world.” |
“Butsarana flower” for the Father’s Day. ดอกไม้สัญลักษณ์ตัวแทนของวันพ่อ |
Butsarana flower
– Father’s Day is set as the birthday of the King. December 5 is the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Traditionally, Thais celebrate by giving their father with Butsarana flower (ดอกพุทธรักษา/Dok Buddha Ruksa), which is considered a masculine flower and Thai people will wear yellow on this day to show respect for the King, because yellow is the color of the day for Monday, the day Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born. – ดอกพุทธรักษาสีเหลือง เป็นดอกไม้สัญลักษณ์ตัวแทนของวันพ่อ ลูกๆจะนำดอกพุทธรักษานี้มอบให้พ่อในวันที่ 5 ธันวาคม ของทุกปี |
in both the developed and developing world. More people die from cancer than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined, and the death toll is set to rise
dramatically over the coming decades. It has been predicted that over the next 10 years, as many as 84 million people will die of cancer and more than
70% of them will be in the developing world. There is therefore an urgent need for collaborating in research to combat this deadly disease.
Although there have been a number of exciting recent developments in cancer treatment, more work still needs to be done
in all areas of basic, translational and clinical research.
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Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress Program was initiated by Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhornto provide a forum for the exchange of the latest information and the most recent advances in research among the international scientific community. Under this program, international congresses on selected topics in science and technology are organized every 4 to 5 years.
The 1st Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress (10-13 December 1987) International Congress on Natural Products CONTENTS:
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Loy Krathong festival is a Thai tradition which has been conducted for a long time ago. Loy Krathong has been held since the middle of the eleventh to the middle of the twelfth lunar month, which is a great flood season- especially on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. When the moon shines at night, it makes rivers clear. It is very beautiful scenery which is suitable for floating Krathong. In the past, we called Loy Krathong as Chong Pa Rieng- floating lantern of royal ceremony. It is a Brahman festival to worship Gods- Siva, Vishnu, and Brahma. When Thai people adopted Buddhism, they adapted this ceremony to honor the Buddhas cremated bone- the original Buddha at the second heaven ruler. They floated lantern to worship the foot-print of the Buddha on Nammathanati River beach in India. Floating Krathong along the river was created by Nang Noppamas; the most favorite concubines Sukhothai king. She made Krathong as lotus-shaped. The king of Sukhothai floated it along the river. According to Sri Chula Lucks treatise, Phra Ruang (Sukhothai king) said From now on, on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, kings of Siam have to make floating lantern- like lotus-shaped- to worship the foot-print of the Buddha on Nammathanati River for ever after.
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Interesting stories about Loy Krathong. 1. Loy Krathong is to ask for forgiveness Pra Mae Khongkha. 2. According to Brahma belief, Loy Krathong is to worship God. 3. Loy Krathong is to welcome Buddha when he came back to the world- he had stayed in the Buddhist temple during the rainy season at the second heaven ruler to teach his mother. 4. Loy Krathong is to worship foot-print of Buddha on the Nammathanati River beach. 5. Loy Krathong is to worship Chulamanee in the heaven where the Buddhas hair is buried. 6. Loy Krathong is to worship Bhakabhrama in heaven. 7. Loy Krathong is to worship Uppakutta-dhera who observed religious precept at the middle portion of the sea. |
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Introduction Loy KraThong Festival in Thailand BY THAIPODS.com
Loy Krathong Festival
Loy Krathong Karaoke English
Loy Krathong Song (English Version)
Loy Krathong
ลอยกระทง Loy Kra Tong – November Full Moon shine
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King Vajiravudh Rama VI was a son of King Chulalongkorn and became King on October 23, 2453. The royal contribution and achievements were known in the initiatives in modern political development as he introduced democracy to the country as well as the royal initiation in technology and business investments as marked by modern industrial firms in Thailand. The royal personal talent has been his deep knowledge in Thai and western literature. His literary works are the royal plays, literature, poems and translations of Shakespeare’s plays. He started modernizing the higher education system by establishing Chulalongkorn University as the first university in Thailand. And King Vajiravudh was the only monarch whose royal temple was created as a school instead – which is Vajiravudh Academy. พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรมหาวชิราวุธฯ พระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว เป็นพระมหากษัตริย์รัชกาลที่ 6 แห่งพระบรมราชจักรีวงศ์ เสด็จพระราชสมภพเมื่อ วันเสาร์ เดือนยี่ ขึ้น 2 ค่ำ ปีมะโรง ตรงกับวันที่ 1 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2423 เป็นพระราชโอรสพระองค์ที่ 29 ในพระบาทสมเด็จพระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว เสวยราชสมบัติเมื่อวันเสาร์ที่ 23 ตุลาคม ปีจอ พุทธศักราช 2453 และเสด็จสวรรคตเมื่อวันที่ 26 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2468 รวมพระชนมพรรษา 45 พรรษา เสด็จดำรงราชสมบัติรวม 15 ปี พระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว ทรงพระราชอัจฉริยภาพและทรงบำเพ็ญพระราชกรณียกิจในหลายสาขา ทั้งด้านการเมืองการปกครอง การทหาร การศึกษา การสาธารณสุข การต่างประเทศ และที่สำคัญที่สุดคือด้านวรรณกรรมและอักษรศาสตร์ ได้ทรงพระราชนิพนธ์บทร้อยแก้วและร้อยกรองไว้นับพันเรื่อง กระทั่งทรงได้รับการถวายพระราชสมัญญาเมื่อเสด็จสวรรคตแล้วว่า “สมเด็จพระมหาธีราชเจ้า” พระองค์เป็นพระมหากษัตริย์ใน พระราชวงศ์จักรีพระองค์แรกที่ไม่มีวัดประจำรัชกาล แต่ได้ทรงมีการการสถาปนาโรงเรียนมหาดเล็กหลวง หรือวชิราวุธวิทยาลัยในปัจจุบัน ขึ้นแทน ด้วยทรงพระราชดำริว่าพระอารามนั้นมีมากแล้ว และการสร้างอารามในสมัยก่อนนั้นก็เพื่อบำรุงการศึกษาของเยาวชนของชาติ จึงทรงพระราชดำริให้สร้างโรงเรียนขึ้นแทน Ref. wikipedia November 2011 |
Friday November 2, 2012 13.00-16.30 p.m.
Topics: How to remote access CGI databases using VPN-Virtual Private Network,
and Britannica Online Product Preview and Demo.
Venue: CGI Building on 12th Floor
การใช้งานสารานุกรมบริทานิกาออนไลน์ : ปิดรับลงทะเบียน วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 1 พฤศจิกายน 2555 เวลา 16.00 น.
วันศุกร์ที่ 2 พฤศจิกายน 2555 เวลา 13.00 – 16.30 น.
ณ ชั้น 12 อาคารสถาบันบัณฑิตศึกษาจุฬาภรณ์
13.00 – 13.30 น. – Registration ลงทะเบียน/รับของว่าง
13.30 – 14.15 น. – using VPN-Virtual Private Network แนะนำการสืบค้นฐานข้อมูลของห้องสมุดจากภายนอกสถาบันฯ โดยผ่านระบบVPN(Virtual Private Network) โดย สำนักบริการคอมพิวเตอร์ สถาบันวิจัยจุฬาภรณ์
14.15 – 15.30 น. – Britannica Online Product Preview and Demo สาธิตและฝึกอบรมการใช้งานสารานุกรมบริทานิกาออนไลน์ โดย คุณธนิกา เจียรนัยไพศาล บริษัท เนชั่น อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนลเอ็ดดูเทนเมนท์ จำกัด(มหาชน)
15.30 – 16.30 น. – Q & A คำถามและข้อเสนอแนะ
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua, or Rama V was the fifth monarch of the Royal Chakri Dynasty.
His Majesty was known as “Phra Phuttha Chao Luang” and “Phra Piya Maharaj-the Great Beloved King ”.
His Majesty King Chulalongkorn was born on September 20, 1853 and passed away on October 23, 1910.
Born in 1892 to King Chulalongkorn and Queen Savang Vadhana, Prince Mahidol of Songkla graduated in Medical Science from Harvard University in the United States. During the first period of his residence at Harvard, he negotiated and concluded, on behalf of the Thai government, an agreement with the Rockefeller Foundation for assistance to Thailand’s education. In his life, he had a yearning for knowledge and worked devotedly. Thus, the Prince Father set a good example of a learner and a teacher. His work played a crucial role in improving the education in Thailand to meet international standards. He not only initiated good governance for university administration, but he also graciously donated his personal money to support Thailand’s education. According to Ministry of Education, although Prince Mahidol of Songkla had been honored with several titles in the educational field, such as the Father of Modern Medicine, the Father of Public Health of Thailand, and UNESCO’s “outstanding personality”, the new title does not overlap them. All these formerly awarded titles are a result of tertiary education. Therefore, Prince Mahidol deserved the title of
“Father of Tertiary Education”.
The Prince Father passed away from a severe kidney disease at the young age of 37, on 24 September 1929.
in her initiatives, establishing Thailand’s Women Education, Culture, Applied Science, and Social and Human Sciences.
Her majeesty is honored and recognized as one of the world’s great personalities by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco)
Her Majesty Queen Sri Savarindira, the Queen Grandmother of Thailand was born on 10 September 1862 and passed away on 17 December 1955.
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Royal Ceremonial Emblem in Commemoration of the Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 80th Birthday Anniversary 12th August 2012 (B.E. 2555)
ตราสัญลักษณ์งานเฉลิมพระเกียรติ สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ อักษรพระนามาภิไธย ส.ก. อยู่ภายในวงรี ด้านบนวงรีเป็นพระมหามงกุฎ ภายในพระมหามงกุฎเป็นพระแสงจักรและพระแสงตรีศูล มีเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์โบราณมงคลพระมหาสังวาลนพรัตนราชวราภรณ์ล้อมรอบวงรี ขนาบข้างด้วยพระสัปตปฎลเศวตฉัตร ด้านล่างวงรีเป็นเลขไทย ๘๐ อยู่ในรูปทรงของเพชรด้านล่างเลขไทย ๘๐ เป็นผ้าแพรแถบอักษรข้อความ “พระราชพิธีมหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๘๐ พรรษา ๑๒ สิงหาคม ๒๕๕๕”
ในการพระราชพิธีบรมราชาภิเษก วันที่ ๕ พฤษภาคม ๒๔๙๓ พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว ทรงพระกรุณาโปรดเกล้า ฯ สถาปนาสมเด็จพระราชินี เป็นสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินี แล้วพระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันเป็นโบราณมงคลนพรัตนราชวราภรณ์
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Royal Ceremonial Emblem in Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s Fifth- Cycle Birthday Anniversary
ตราสัญลักษณ์ พระราชพิธีมหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๕ รอบ แบบตราสัญลักษณ์ ประกอบด้วย อักษรพระนามาภิไธย ม.ว.ก. อยู่ภายในวงรี แนวนอน ด้านบนเป็นพระอนุราชมงกุฎ สำหรับประกอบพระราชอิสริยยศ สมเด็จพระบรมโอรสาธิราช ฯ สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร พระอนุราชมงกุฎอยู่ด้านหน้าพระสัปตปฎลเศวตฉัตร ประกอบพระราชอิสริยยศ ด้านล่าง อักษรพระนามาภิไธย ม.ว.ก. เป็นเลขไทย ๖๐
ถัดเลข ๖๐ ลงมาเป็นผ้าแพรแถบ รองรับองค์ประกอบทั้งหมด โดยส่วนหัวผ้าแพรแถบเป็นเศียรนาค ท้ายผ้าแพรแถบเป็นหางนาค ซึ่งเป็นสัญลักษณ์ที่หมายถึงปีมะโรง อันเป็นปีพระราชสมภพ ภายในผ้าแพรแถบเป็นอักษรข้อความ พระราชพิธีมหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๕ รอบ ๒๘ กรกฎาคม ๒๕๕๕
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Message The United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations From Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
Vesak Day, the most important day of Buddhism has come again another time of which this year falls on June 4, 2012.
This year Vesak is the greatest of all as it is the year of the 26th Buddhist century or 2600 years of the Buddha’s Enlightenment,
or 2600 years of the existence of Buddhism.
Buddhism is the teaching of the Buddha; briefly saying, it is to let us know the truth of life which is about Dukkha or sufferings, the nature of life. Saying in broad- view principles, it is the teaching of excluding the wrong doings, performing the good deeds and purifying one’s mind. Whenever mentioning by the principles of practices, it is the teaching of moral conduct, meditation and wisdom practices for the result of well-being for many people or for worldwide people.
Therefore, in the occasion of the great 26 centuries of Buddhism with the generally organizing of celebrations, I would like to invite the Buddhists to commemorate the Dhammas that the Buddha kindly taught in accordance with the above-mentioning, and persuade oneself to truly study and practice together with the wider dissemination to the world population, for the well-being of humanity for good. Then, this will really be the so-called celebrations of the 26 centuries of Buddhism.
May the power of the three Gem and virtuous merits grant you all prosperities and happiness forever.See previous alerts as following:
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NIH article by David B. Resnik J.D., Ph.D . http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis/
National Research Council of Thailand’s Code of ethics
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APA Five principles of research ethics
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Meaningful symbol. The King Bhumibol Adulyadej. On the occasion of His Majesty King December 5, 2554 Commemorating the 7th round. King P.p.r. golden letters, the color of the day King was born. In the middle of the crest. The letters with gold trim. The blue circle on the floor surrounded by a smooth curve golden mean that His Majesty is. Heart Center of the Thai nation. King is writing the numeral 9 denotes the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, the No. 9 under Maha Pichai crown. Royal title, the trappings of the monarchy. And as a sign of a mighty King. Next down the sides left and right. King’s character has a golden Bin. The Sapt Sawettachat enshrined above the outer corner of the frame with a gold pattern on a green background color means the date the power of his royal birth. It also represents wealth and abundance. A symbol of peace. The letter King is a white bunny rabbit in the IX is a step which means auspicious year anniversary around the year 7 Rabbit Rabbit is the sign of the zodiac. By a rabbit on a blue background. Krahnk gold pattern. This refers to the prosperity of Thailand under the Royal Optisompar. Beneath the crest of the pink silk, gold trim. Written in gold that the ceremony was December 5, 2554 Commemorating the 7th round.
อักษรพระปรมาภิไธย ภ.ป.ร. สีเหลืองทอง อันเป็นสีประจำวันพระบรมราชสมภพ อยู่กลางตราสัญลักษณ์ขลิบรอบตัวอักษรด้วยสีทอง บนพื้นวงกลมสีน้ำเงิน ล้อมรอบด้วยกรอบโค้งเรียบสีเหลืองทอง หมายความว่า พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวทรงเป็นศูนย์รวมดวงใจของคนไทยทั้งชาติ ด้านบนอักษรพระปรมาภิไธยเป็นเลข ๙ หมายถึง พระมหากษัตริย์พระองค์ที่ ๙ แห่งพระบรมราชจักรีวงศ์เลข ๙ นั้น อยู่ภายใต้พระมหาพิชัยมงกุฎ อันเป็นเครื่องประกอบพระบรมราชอิสริยยศของพระมหากษัตริย์และเป็นเครื่องหมายแห่งความเป็นสมเด็จพระบรมราชาธิราช ถัดลงมาด้านข้างซ้ายขวาของอักษรพระปรมาภิไธยมีลายพุ่มข้าวบิณฑ์สีทอง ซึ่งมีสัปตปฎลเศวตฉัตรประดิษฐานอยู่เบื้องบน ด้านนอกสุดเป็นกรอบโค้ง มีลวดลายสีทองบนพื้นสีเขียว หมายถึงสีอันเป็นเดชแห่งวันพระบรมราชสมภพ อีกทั้งยังหมายถึงความมั่งคั่งอุดมสมบูรณ์และความสงบร่มเย็น ด้านล่างอักษร พระปรมาภิไธยเป็นรูปกระต่ายสีขาว กระต่ายนั้นทรงเครื่องอยู่ในลักษณะกำลังก้าวย่างอันหมายถึงปีมหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๗ รอบ ตรงกับปีเถาะ ซึ่งมีกระต่ายเป็นเครื่องหมายแห่งปีนักษัตร โดยรูปกระต่ายอยู่บนพื้นสีน้ำเงิน มีลายกระหนกสีทอง อันหมายถึง ความเจริญรุ่งเรืองของประเทศไทยภายใต้พระบรมโพธิสมภาร เบื้องล่างตราสัญลักษณ์เป็นแพรแถบสีชมพูขลิบทอง เขียนอักษรสีทองความว่า พระราชพิธีมหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๗ รอบ ๕ ธันวาคม ๒๕๕๔ Ref. กองบัญชาการกองทัพไทย |
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King Vajiravudh Rama VI was a son of King Chulalongkorn and became King on October 23, 2453. The royal contribution and achievements were known in the initiatives in modern political development as he introduced democracy to the country as well as the royal initiation in technology and business investments as marked by modern industrial firms in Thailand. The royal personal talent has been his deep knowledge in Thai and western literature. His literary works are the royal plays, literature, poems and translations of Shakespeare’s plays. He started modernizing the higher education system by establishing Chulalongkorn University as the first university in Thailand. And King Vajiravudh was the only monarch whose royal temple was created as a school instead – which is Vajiravudh Academy.
พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรมหาวชิราวุธฯ พระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว เป็นพระมหากษัตริย์รัชกาลที่ 6 แห่งพระบรมราชจักรีวงศ์ Ref. wikipedia November 2011 |
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วันที่ปวงชนชาวไทยและวงการแพทย์ไทยน้อมระลึกถึงสมเด็จเจ้าฟ้ามหิดล Follow notable commemoration on H.R.H. Prince Mahidol “Father of Thai Medicine” from Siriraj Medical Library “For the pride of Siriraj, the Library has housed His Royal Higness collections, comprised of various valuable items, such as books, hand written note books, and some correspondence. Original items are displayed in the Mahidol Aduladeja’s Room, 4th floor, Siriraj Medical Library”
ขอเชิญติดตาม พระกรณียกิจและความรู้น่าสนใจเกี่ยวเนื่องกับพระองค์ท่านจาก |
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Today’s Alert สำหรับท่านที่สนใจเรื่องการจัดลำดับการอ้างอิงบทความในวารสารวิชาการ ดังตัวอย่างกรณีศึกษาที่นำมาถ่ายทอดนี้สะท้อนให้เห็นผลการจัดลำดับบทความวิจัยของสถาบันวิจัยและมหาวิทยาลัย ในประเทศอังกฤษ ช่วงปี 2003-2007ซึ่งOxford, Cambridge ครองตำแหน่งต้นๆในฐานะสถาบันที่มีจำนวนการอ้างอิง สูงของประเทศโดยแต่ละแห่งตีพิมพ์มากกว่า 600 เรื่องทว่าที่น่าสนใจเช่นกันคือ บทความที่ได้รับการอ้างอิงสูงที่สุด ได้แก่บทความของนักวิจัยจาก Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute โดยสถาบันตีพิมพ์ผลงานจำนวน 98 เรื่องเท่านั้นดังนั้น ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างปริมาณและคุณภาพจึง มีความสำคัญพอกันในการกำหนดตัวชี้วัดของผลงานวิจัย
ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ ขอแนะนำบทเกริ่นที่คัดจากข้อเขียนนี้ |
สนใจเชิญอ่านต่อ
http://sciencewatch.com/ana/fea/08mayjunFea/ จากฐานข้อมูล ISI Web of Knowledge
/library/services/reference-database/
หรือhttp://apps.webofknowledge.com/WOS_GeneralSearch_input.do?product=WOS&search_mode=GeneralSearch&SID=W2bKF779lM782OaDJm8&preferencesSaved=&highlighted_tab=WOS
CGI Graduation Convocation Ceremony July 5th
Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn lectured at 12th Nuclear Science and Technology Conference July 6th
สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าจุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์ อัครราชกุมารี ทรงเปิดการประชุมวิชาการด้านวิทยาศาสตร์ และเทคโนโลยีนิวเคลียร์ ครั้งที่ 12
วันที่ 6 กรกฎาคม 2554 เวลา 10.05 น. โรงแรมแชงกรีลา กรุงเทพมหานคร
http://www.krobkruakao.com/ข่าว/40685/เจ้าฟัาจุฬาภรณฯ-เปิดประชุมวิทยาศาสตร์.html
Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn opens “Chulabhorn Small Multi Mission Satellite” at Kasetsart University July 9th
สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอเจ้าฟ้าจุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์ อัครราชกุมารี พระราชทานนาม “สถานีรับสัญญาณดาวเทียมจุฬาภรณ์
และเสด็จไปทรงเปิดสถานีรับสัญญาณดาวเทียมฯ นี้ ในวันที่ 9 กรกฎาคม 2554 เวลา 13.00 น.
ณ อาคารบุญสม สุวชิรัตน์ คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ และทอดพระเนตรห้องประมวลผลข้อมูล ชั้น 9
ซึ่งมหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ รับมอบสถานีภาคพื้นดินรับสัญญาณดาวเทียม SMMS (Small Multi Mission Satellite) “HJ-1A”
จาก Mr.Zhang Xiaodong, Vice President, China Great Wall Industry Company
และ Mr.Xu Wen, General Director, China Center for Resource Satellite Data and Applications (CRESDA)
สภาเทคโนโลยีอวกาศแห่งสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน (China Academy Space Technology: CAST)
http://www.ku.ac.th/newdesign/hilight_detail.php?highlightID=141
13.00 in Thai and in English
Sign up now, and walk-in is welcome on the date.
CGI Learning Center are happy to meet with all new students.
We hope you will find the library another place to meet and discuss with friends after finishing your classes.
Please note that we have 6 computers for you to take turn using for finding information from our reference databases.
Go to reference databases page from our homepage to find databases tutorials from YouTube.
Also 50 seats and Wi-Fi are available in the library, and library orientations will be scheduled to suit students’ time and convenience.
CGI learning Center staff look forward to serving all students and faculty members to expand greater resources from the Internet,
especially from cooperation with other libraries.
We also feed news and interesting digital knowledge which you will find useful from CGI blog and Twitter.
Homepage: http://www.cgi.ac.th/library
Twitter: http://twitter.com/cgilearn
Blog: CGI Learn’s Info Desk http://cgilearn.wordpress.com/
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Printed Journals
ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ได้รับบริจาคสิ่งพิมพ์จากศาสตราจารย์ ดร.สมศักดิ์ รุจิรวัฒน์ ซึ่งได้รับจาก Prof. Dr. Minoru Isobe
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences Nagoya University JAPAN ดังนี้
บัดนี้ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ ได้ดำเนินการนำวารสารดังกล่าวขึ้นชั้นเรียบร้อยแล้ว โดยจัดเก็บที่ชั้นหนังสือ ชั้น R1 ด้านทิศเหนือ
ของอาคารสถาบันบัณฑิตศึกษาจุฬาภรณ์ หากผู้ใช้ท่านใดสนใจใช้บริการ ติดต่อได้ที่ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ สถาบันบัณฑิตศึกษาจุฬาภรณ์ค่ะ |
| Taking place in the 5th month of Lunar calendar, a time when harvesting season ends and new cropping begins. April 13th became Songkran or Thai new year according to Hindu belief. Thai people in the old days celebrated by singing and dancing for the royal families to mark good beginning of fertility, prosperity and good life for everyone.
พิธีกรรมในเดือนห้าซึ่งอยู่ในช่วงเวลาที่เสร็จการเก็บเกี่ยวและเตรียมที่จะถึงฤดูการผลิตใหม่ถือเป็นวันสงการนต์หรือวันขึ้นปีใหม่ ที่นับตามคติพราหมณ์จากอินเดีย ที่ราชสำนักในสมัยอยุธยาเปลี่ยนจากวันปีใหม่ดั้งเดิมของชาวบ้านที่ถือเอาวันแรกของเดือนอ้าย เป็นสำคัญ พระราชพิธีในราชสำนักของกษัตริย์กรุงศรีอยุธยา จะเริ่มต้นด้วยการรัวกลองมโหระทึก และจับระบำ ต่อด้วยการเล่นโมงครุ่ม และการละเล่นหน้าพระที่นั่ง รวมทั้งการประโคมดนตรีอีกหลายชนิด ซึ่งล้วนมีความหมาย เพื่อความอุดมสมบูรณ์ และความปลอดภัยมั่นคงในชีวิต และ สังคมส่วนรวม |
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– Thailand Web Directory and Advance Web Statistics at Truehits.net – Truehits.net, developed by R&D department of Government Information Technology Services (GITS) Thailand, gives you your web visitors tracking services & analysis tools. Truehits.net serves every government’s websites and commercial organization’s websites in Thailand. All statistics data collected will be very useful for overall Thailand website’s visitors behavior research and also content developing each webiste. |
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The cabinet resolved on 10 May 1994, to declare 2 February of every year Inventor’s Day, to commemorate the achievement of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Father of Thai Inventing the low speed surface aerator or the so-called Chaipattana Aerator. For this invention, a patent was awarded to His Majesty on 2 February 1993. Additionally, Inventor’s Day would honour an historic event when His Majesty became the first King in the world to invent such a valuable machine that greatly benefits the people. The observance of this special day is expected to inspire other Thai inventors to follow in His Majesty’s footsteps by broadening their innovative thinking and creating new innovations that bring benefits to the country.
http://www.ipthailand.go.th/ipthailand/index.php |
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20 million citations from biomedical literature from MedLine database, life science journals and e-books are available free for the world.U.S. National Library of Medicine(NLM) is the largest medical library, and NLM operates under National Institute of Health (NIH). PubMed has been most popular reference database for doctors, medical researchers and medical students for open access documents online. CGI Learning Center encourages our customers to keep up with current news from NLM and NIH websites as well as PubMed. We selected a few video presentations from YouTube for those who are interested in brushing up searching techniques and to make the full use of searching features such as Mesh Vocabulary which directs you to mine keywords more efficiently. Find out more from following links
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We introduce this website http://www.saranukromthai.or.th
Thai Junior Encyclopedia was initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol 41 years ago. His Majesty delivered a speech to the Working Committee on November 7, 1969 on the objectives of Thai Junior Encyclopedia that has been planned to represent textbooks of general knowledge. Everyone in the communities can learn from the encyclopedia and pass on the knowledge and teach others. The content of the encyclopedia is structured to relate all subject areas of knowledge, illustrating how sciences have relationship with arts, history and social sciences. Page design of the printed encyclopedia shows different fonts suitable for different age groups, while each paragraph provides enough information for readers to understand the topics. Find out more from http://kanchanapisek.or.th/kp6/GENERAL/history/kspeak1.htm |