On November 28, 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) held a royal graduation ceremony for its graduates for the academic year 2024. This is an immeasurable act of kindness extended to its graduates. On this occasion, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun graciously appointed General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, to represent him in presenting degrees to the graduates of RMUTI for the academic year 2024. The ceremony took place at the Chalermprakiat Building on the occasion of Her Majesty's 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on April 2, 2015, at the Nong Rawiang Study Center, RMUTI, RMUTI, Nong Rawiang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
In the 2024 academic year, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) saw a total of 3,615 graduates, master's, and doctoral students receive their degrees. Mr. Chatchai Promlert, President of the RMUTI Council, Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriphutorn, Acting President, members of the University Council, RMUTI executives, and student representatives welcomed the congregation. In addition, the congregation was also welcomed by individuals who demonstrated dedication, sacrifice, and made significant contributions to the nation in various fields. The RMUTI Council has therefore resolved to award seven honorary doctorates, as follows:
The first person Mr. Kritsada Bunrat The Assistant Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross Society and the Director of the Red Cross Society Administration Office received an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management.
The second person Mr. Kriangkrai Thiennukul The President of the Federation of Thai Industries received an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
The third person Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach The CEO of Bangchak Group and the President, Chairman of OKEA ASA and Chairman of BCP Trading Co., Ltd. received an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering (D.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering.
The 4th person Associate Professor Dr. Panathep Rattanagorn, DVM Secretary-General of the Thai Elephant Foundation and President of the Thai Laboratory Animal Science Association received an honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Animal Science.
The fifth person Miss Supamas Issaraphakdee Minister to the Prime Minister's Office and former Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation received an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering (D.Eng.) in Industrial Engineering.
The sixth person Mr. Gu Huinan General Manager of Guangzhou Automotive Group (GAC) Iron New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. received an Honorary Doctor of Engineering (Eng.D.) degree in Electrical Engineering.
The seventh person Mr. Huang Yongjie Senior executives of private organizations, such as those holding positions as Director of Chelove International Education Group, Chairman of Gold Integrate Co., Ltd. (Thailand), Chairman of TP HALO TEACHNO-ENERGY Co., Ltd., Chairman of Technology Power Co., Ltd., received an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering (Eng.D.) in Electrical Engineering.
On this occasion, General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, on the occasion of His Majesty the King graciously appointing him as his representative in the graduation ceremony for graduates from Rajamangala University of Technology Isan for the academic year 2023, delivered a speech to the graduates of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, stating that:
“His Majesty the King has graciously appointed me to perform royal duties on his behalf at the Royal Conferment Ceremony of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan for the 2024 academic year today. I would like to express my congratulations to all graduates on their honor and success. Graduates possess many qualities. One important quality is courage, which refers to the mental ability to persevere and overcome all obstacles without fear. This corresponds to the word 'viriya' or perseverance, which means perseverance and determination until success is achieved. This courage or perseverance has four key principles that guide all behaviors to be truly correct and not misguided or inappropriate. Namely, one must have the courage to restrain oneself from doing evil or degenerating things; one must have the courage to abandon evil and degenerating things within oneself; one must have the courage to do what is good and proper; and one must have the courage to maintain goodness and integrity at all times. Therefore, I urge all graduates to diligently train and develop themselves to be people with the utmost perseverance, worthy of being true graduates.
In the name of His Majesty the King, I wish all graduates and all those who attended this ceremony happiness, prosperity, and success in all aspects.
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