Page 5 - -25-0508(ALLs)

Foreword

President of the Royal Society of Thailand

The year 2024 marks an auspicious occasion for Thailand as the nation celebrates the

nd
72 birthday anniversary, also known as the sixth cycle, of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X) on July 28, 2024. In honor of this milestone, this special issue

of the International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand (IJRSTh) joins the nation in expressing
gratitude to His Majesty the King, whose unwavering dedication and steadfast commitment to

numerous remarkable initiatives have brought peace, prosperity, and transformative progress to

the Thai people.

This issue of the IJRSTh features articles highlighting the invaluable contributions of

His Majesty the King, the enduring legacy of the Royal Institution, and their profound impact on

the nation across diverse fields. Many of these articles are English adaptations of works originally

published in Thai in the commemorative book, The Royal Institution and Academic Advancement
of the Nation. (สถาบันพระมหากษัตริย์กับวิวัฒนาการทางวิชาการของประเทศ).

Established in 1926 by King Rama VII, The Royal Society of Thailand serves as the nation’s

preeminent academic institution, comprising three distinguished academies: the Academy of
Moral and Political Sciences, the Academy of Science, and the Academy of Arts. Fellows of

the Society are royally appointed as Scholars of the King, selected from associate fellows who

are recognized for their expertise and are leaders in their respective academic fields. Today,

the Royal Society continues its vital mission of providing academic counsel to the government
and disseminating knowledge to the public through various endeavors.

Professor Emeritus Surapol Issaragrisil,

MD, FACP, FRCP, FRCPA, FRCPath, FRS(T)

(4)

7/7/2568 BE 16:28
-25-0508(000)P5.indd 4
-25-0508(000)P5.indd 4 7/7/2568 BE 16:28