His Majesty the King has graciously designated Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to represent Him in presiding over the commencement ceremony for graduates of Naresuan University for the academic year 2023. The ceremony takes place from March 11 to 12, 2025, at the Maharaj Auditorium, located in the Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharaj Park Building, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok Province.
On March 12, 2025, Emeritus Professor Dr. Prasit Watanapa, President of the Naresuan University Council, along with Associate Professor Sarintip Tantanee, Acting President of Naresuan University, university executives, faculty members, and students, will be present to welcome Her Royal Highness at the Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharaj Park Building, Naresuan University.
On the second day of the ceremony, a total of 2,524 graduates will receive their degrees. These graduates come from eight faculties:
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Business Administration, Economics, and Communications
- Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environment
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Logistics and Digital Supply Chain
As part of its mission to be a University for Entrepreneurial Society, Naresuan University is committed to fostering a knowledge-driven economy, employment, and global market competitiveness. The university places great emphasis on developing highly competent individuals who are well-prepared to enter the international workforce.
As a Global and Frontier Research University, Naresuan University plays a crucial role in creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem by cultivating a knowledge-rich society through research, supporting prototype innovations, and generating research that adds economic value. The university also disseminates knowledge, innovations, research findings, and technology to society through academic services, thereby contributing to economic impact. Furthermore, it nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset among students, equipping them with the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.
In addition to fostering entrepreneurship, the university is deeply committed to instilling a sense of social responsibility in its graduates. This principle encourages students to use their knowledge and abilities for the greater good, promoting generosity, inclusivity, and unity beyond racial, religious, and national boundaries. It serves as the foundation for graduates to step confidently into the global community.
During the farewell tribute to Her Royal Highness, Naresuan University students performed a special musical medley to honor and express their admiration for Her Royal Highness. The performance featured three traditional instruments – the flute, the saw u (a Thai bowed string instrument), and the keyboard – and included the following songs:
- “Rak Oei” (Oh, Love) – symbolizing the love and respect that the Naresuan University community holds for Her Royal Highness.
- “Kliat Hong Ber Ha” (Hate Room Number Five) – a favorite song of Her Royal Highness, which she frequently requested on the radio under the pseudonym Pa Chang (Auntie Elephant).
- “Som Tam” – a song composed by Her Royal Highness herself during her early secondary school years at Chitralada School.
The performers were students from various university music and cultural clubs, including NU BAND, the Lanna Cultural Preservation Club, the Hmong Cultural Heritage Club, and the Thai Classical Music Club. These students, representing diverse ethnic backgrounds such as Hmong, Tai Lue, Tai Yai, Vietnamese Thai, and Tai Khün, showcased their talents in a tribute that highlighted the rich cultural heritage of Naresuan University.
“The Naresuan artists, with devoted hearts,
Unite their voices in song,
Offering melodies dear to Her Royal Highness,
A tribute of love and loyalty.
Oh, Love, an affection held high,
Room Number Five, a tale of cherished memories,
Som Tam, with its bold flavors,
Offered with deep devotion and heartfelt reverence.”
