BANGKOK, 4 June 2015 – Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has inaugurated the first International Congress in Interdisciplinary Approach in Thailand, addressing sustainable research & development (R&D).
The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress was hosted by the Interdisciplinary Committee for Research and Development of the Royal Society of Thailand from June 3 – 4 at the IMPACT Forum, Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province.
In her inaugural speech, the Princess stressed the importance of the interdisciplinary approach in developing Thailand’s youths. In order to become a contributing member of society, a person must be well-versed in various fields of knowledge, as well as be virtuous in his or her conduct.
After the opening ceremony, Her Royal Highness proceeded to the main exhibition room to admire the various R&D booths under her patronage before returning to the Chitralada Palace.
The Congress featured lectures from numerous academics and experts on various fields on how an interdisciplinary approach can be utilized in addressing various societal concerns.
Academic papers were submitted to the Congress on interdisciplinary approaches towards meeting global challenges and development. Selected articles will be published by Interdisciplinary Network of the Royal Society of Thailand, while the best articles were given prizes at the end of the Congress.
The event celebrated the Auspicious Occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary and paid tribute to the Princess’ lifelong achievements in the various fields of academia and R&D.
It was also held to promote public awareness on the interdisciplinary approach and to establish a network among local and international academics and researchers.
Interdisciplinary activities are defined as involving interaction between two or more disciplines to address various challenges and development agendas.
