Over at Political Prisoners in Thailand there is a forensic analysis of Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol’s academic career. The analysis was motivated by the recent award of the Windaus Medal to the princess. New Mandala readers with interests in academic politics or royal careers will probably find the treatment instructive.
Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol
October 19th, 2009 by Nicholas Farrelly · 4 Comments
Tags: Education · Royal family · Thailand · Trans-Border Issues
4 responses so far ↓
1 anusorn // Oct 19, 2009 at 1:43 pm
no question about it. just another example of a conspiracy between the establishments. it’s much more about politics than a scientific achievement.
2 hrk // Oct 20, 2009 at 12:34 am
In principle, the university of Goettingen has an excellent reputation. Only recently this received a blow, when publications submitted for receiving funding did not exist.
3 Chris Beale // Oct 22, 2009 at 12:25 am
Are any of the posters here scientists themselves ?
Her reward is clearly for promotion of science – something Thailand desperately needs, so why are you bigoted anti-monarchists knocking this ?
4 Ralph Kramden // Oct 24, 2009 at 12:02 am
Which posters here Chris? And how does does it matter? My reading of the post that was linked is that she is not up to snuff compared to others who gained this award. Another way at looking at your last question is to suggest that her institute actually stifles the development of science, especially if it is money down a rat hole.
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