From left: Dr Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University; Dr Somsak Leeswadtrakul, a member of the Mahidol University Council and philanthropist; Prof Dr Surakiart Sathirathai, Chairman of the Chulalongkorn University Council and the Chiang Mai University Council; Prof Emeritus Dr Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, Chairman of the Mahidol University Council; and Prof Dr Piyamitr Sritara, President of Mahidol University. Senior executives of Mahidol University attend a historic signing ceremony for Thailand's higher education sector. Seen in the photo are Prof Emeritus Dr Udom Kachintorn (front left), Dr Somsak Leeswadtrakul (front right), Prof Emeritus Dr Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn (seated centre right) and Prof Dr Piyamitr Sritara (seated centre left). This collaboration is driven by the MC² concept, which integrates the strengths of Mahidol (M), Chula (C), and Chiang Mai University (CMU). Mahidol University and Chiang Mai University have committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, while Chulalongkorn University has set a 2040 target.

Source: Bangkok Post January 21, 2026 07:34 UTC