Princess Visit Booklet 2023 (Draft) V5

Modern living and hi-technology gadgets have drawn the young generation away from Thai traditional culture
progressively. Fortunately, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has expressed her concern in
saving and reviving valued Thai traditions. With an intensive effort to preserve Thai art and cultural heritage, Her
Royal Highness has conducted many activities including reconstructing monuments and preserving antiques,
supervising the restoration of national treasures and promoting Thai classical music. Her accomplishments
have been acclaimed by many universities, both local and international, through their bestowal of Honorary
Doctoratesin several disciplines upon her. In addition, Her Royal Highness’ dedication is also acknowledged
worldwide, she therefore was granted Honorary Awardsand Honorary Titlesfrom many institutions and
organizations.
Thai people have acknowledged Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s longstanding efforts to
help people in distress and her unselfish service to humanity, regardless of socio-economic status, creed, race or
nationality. Her achievements have not only been known among the Thai people, but also people from around
the world. In honour of their beloved Princess, many individuals, associations, foundations and organizations
have proposed their requests for Her Royal Highness’ royal title and her naming for the new species of plants and
animals including places and many others. One of her active role is patronage of many humanitarian charities,
philanthropic foundations and organizations which were founded by her initiatives or for public service.
RECREATIONS
In her spare time, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn enjoys various leisure activities. One of
her favourite pastimes is reading which includes her interests in going shopping for books and collecting books
in her personal libraries. Her love of reading leads to her talent in writing articles, poetry, short stories and travel
books. Proceeds from her written accounts of her oversea travels are the main source of income of the Princess
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation which was set up in 1979 to support needy students in schools, vocational
colleges and universities.
DRAFT
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn enjoys playing Thai classical instruments and practising
Thai classical dancing. She sometimes paints. She is also keen on sports : jogging, swimming, biking and trekking,
which give her an opportunity to learn about plants, trees and geographical features of the areas.
In addition to her knowledge of Pali, Sanskrit and Cambodian, Her Royal Highness is communicative in both
English and French and has been learning Chinese, German and Latin.