Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been conferred an honorary
doctoral degree in veterinary medicine at a recent ceremony hosted by
Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen province.
The
university presented the Princess the degree in recognition of her great
contribution to animal caring and protection, academic development of
the knowledge in this field, as well as her assistance to farmers who
raise animals as a profession.
In the 2011 academic year,
Khon Kaen University granted bachelor’s and post-graduate
degrees to 9,301 students, aside from honorary doctorates to 10 former
students and current personnel who had contributed to the development of
the university and the nation.-VNA