The Prince Mahidol Award 2011

25 January 2012, Bangkok – Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, as the

Representative of His Majesty the King, presided over the Presentation Ceremony of the

Prince Mahidol Award 2011 at the Chakri Throne Hall.

 

THAI Airways International (THAI) was a proud sponsor of this prestigious occasion,

bringing award selection committee members and award recipients to the Kingdom of

Thailand. Mr. Ampon Kittiampon, Chairman of Thai Airways International Public

Company Limited was present to congratulate this year’s award recipients in the field of

Medicine: Professor Dr. David T. Wong and Dr. Paul M. Grant, representative of this

year’s Laureate, Professor Aaron T. Beck, from the United States of America, and

Professor Dr. Ruth F. Bishop from Australia, in the field of Public Health.

 

The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage was established in

commemoration of the Centenary Birthday Anniversary of His Royal Highness Prince

Mahidol of Songkla in 1992. The Award is conferred annually upon individuals or

institutions that have demonstrated outstanding and exemplary contributions to the

advancement of medical and public health services for humanity throughout the world.

This year’s ceremony also marked the 20th Anniversary of the Prince Mahidol Award and

the 120th Birthday Anniversary of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla.

Picture shows Awardees with THAI’s senior executives: (from left) Mrs. Sunathee

Isvarphornchai, THAI Vice President, Corporate Communications, Mr. Ampon

Kittiampon, Dr. Paul M. Grant, Professor Dr. Ruth F. Bishop, Professor Dr. David T.

Wong, Mr. Apiporn Pasawat, THAI Board Member, Mrs. Nareeluck Wimooktanon,

THAI Vice President, VVIP/VIP Travel Planning & Coordination Department and

Mr. Niruj Maneepun, Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretariat Department.