Thailand Princess knows Sanskrit and Pali- The Taj Tours

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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Kingdom of Thailand visited the Taj Mahal recently.

She was born on 2nd April 1955 at Dusit Palace, the third child of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit. As the royal couple has only one son, the Thai constitution was altered in 1974 to allow for female succession. This made Sirindhorn second-in-line to the throne (after Vajiralongkorn) until the birth of Princess Bajrakitiyabha in 1978.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

She ranked first in the National School Examinations in primary level (grade 7) in 1967, in 12th Grade in 1972, and fourth in the National University Entrance Examination in 1975. In 1975 she enrolled in the faculty of arts at Chulalongkorn University and graduated with a BA degree, first-class honors and a gold medal in history in 1976.

From 1976 she continued her studies in two graduate programs concurrently, obtaining an MA in Oriental epigraphy (Sanskrit and Cambodian) in 1980 and also archaeology from Silpakorn University and in 1980. In 1978, she obtained an MA in Sanskrit and Pali from Chulalongkorn University.

In 1981 she enrolled in a doctoral program at Srinakharinwirot University, and was awarded a PhD in developmental education in 1987.

Aside from her passion for technology, she holds degrees in history and a doctorate in educational development. She teaches at the history department of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, where she is the nominal head of the department. In addition to Thai language, she speaks fluent English, French, and Mandarin Chinese and is currently studying German and Latin. She is a skilled performer and avid promoter of Thai traditional music.

The University of Liverpool started a prestigious new scholarship in honor of Sirindhorn. One full scholarship will be awarded annually to enable a Thai student to study at Liverpool to complete a one-year taught Masters program. The scholarship is open to all subjects in which a 1 year Masters program is offered; however, priority will be given to those students who wish to study in a subject area associated with HRH Princess Sirindhorn such as science, information technology, medicine, arts, geography, history and languages.