Royal Command Appoints Eight Professors Across Seven Universities
By Royal Command, eight associate professors at seven Thai universities were appointed as professors, effective between 2
On November 5, 2026, the Royal Gazette published a Prime Minister's Office announcement regarding the appointment of university staff as professors. By Royal Command, eight university employees from Chulalongkorn University, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Thammasat University, Khon Kaen University, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, and Walailak University were appointed to the position of professor in their respective fields, effective from the date each met all qualifications. The eight appointees are:
Chulalongkorn University: 1. Associate Professor Krisanapun Punyaratvej, Faculty of Medicine, appointed Professor of Neurosurgery, effective August 24, 2022. 2. Associate Professor Piyanant Thawithawornsawat, Faculty of Veterinary Science, appointed Professor of Parasitology, effective July 7, 2023.
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna: 3. Associate Professor Panich Inta, College of Technology and Interdisciplinary Studies, appointed Professor (Innovation) in Electrical Engineering, effective January 13, 2023.
Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University: 4. Associate Professor Nopparat Songsoem, Faculty of Public Health, appointed Professor of Public Health, effective May 15, 2023.
Thammasat University: 5. Associate Professor Apichat Sathitaniramai, Faculty of Economics, appointed Professor of Economics, effective November 8, 2023.
Khon Kaen University: 6. Associate Professor Sittipong Amnuaypanich, Faculty of Science, appointed Professor of Polymer Science, effective December 21, 2023.
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi: 7. Associate Professor Jatuphur Wuthikankanchana, Faculty of Energy, Environment and Materials, appointed Professor of Materials Technology, effective February 8, 2024.
Walailak University: 8. Associate Professor Chitanong Sirisitthikul, School of Science, appointed Professor of Physics, effective August 5, 2024.
Announced on November 5, 2026.
