A Life Long Dedication Of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

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A life long dedication of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn Debaratana Rajasuda on 2 April 1955 as the third child of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand. She studied at Chitralada School in Bangkok through her schooling age and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, first class honor, gold medal in History from the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University. She later obtained a M.A. in Oriental Epigraphy (Sanskrit and Cambodian) from Silpakorn University, and a M.A. in Pali and Sanskrit from Chulalongkorn University. She was then awarded a doctoral degree in Development Education from Srinakharinwirot University.

Accompanying Their Majesties the King and Queen to remote and rural areas since she was 16, the Princess began her missions to develop several aspects of her people’s lives, including their living condition, education for Thai youth in remote areas, relief for victims from natural disaster and occupations for the disadvantaged. HRH also supports various foundations and charitable works. Her outstanding role on public health was to organize 30 tons of aid dispatched for the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in Burma as of 2008.

Her love of Chinese language and culture has greatly strengthened China and Thailand ties. With the advice from her mother Queen Sirikit, Chinese language has become her favorite language since her graduation. She is able to speak fluently and continually achieved higher level of Chinese skills, this included translation of meaningful literatures from the past and other modern stories.

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has visited China for 28 times in 28 years since 1981. She has played a vital role in fostering the relationships between the two countries. Due to the years-long ties, the Princess was voted by Chinese people as one of the ten best international friends of China in 2009, as part of the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

In her spare time, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn enjoys various leisure activities from Thai classical instruments to Thai classical dancing, painting, sports and cultivation. She specially puts emphasize on the national heritage and does her best to preserve their values.

To honor her contribution as a true role model in restoring, preservation and inheriting national heritage, the government had designated 2 April of every year as the day of Thai Heritage Conservation since 1985. This year the theme has focused on local handicraft, which represents the richness of the national culture.

On the occasion of her 55th Birthday Anniversary, the documentary dedicated to her life-long conservative mission will be broadcast through the Television Pool of Thailand. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made a speech and urged Thai people to carry on HRH's mission, while the exhibition regarding the day will be held from 2-4 April at the TK Park in CentralWorld Plaza where traditional artworks will be demonstrated at the event.

-- NNT 2010-04-02

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