Chulalongkorn Universityde:Chulalongkorn-Universität Chulalongkorn University is the first university in Thailand. It now has eighteen faculties and a number of schools, institutes and projects, which engage in teaching and other related activities. It is named after King Chulalongkorn, and was established by his successor King Vajiravudh in 1917. Its campus occupies a vast area in downtown Bangkok, just behind the popular teenagers hangout Siam Square. The symbol of the university is the Phra Kiaw, a royal insigna. Traditionally diplomas have been handed out by HM the King of Thailand, even though at present HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) delegated the role to one of the princess. During the years 1973-1977 Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was the first member of the Thai Royal Family to graduate from a Thai university majoring in history. External links
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