by Scott Mehl © Unofficial Royalty 2014
Princess Chulabhorn Walailak of Thailand; Credit – Wikipedia
Princess Chulabhorn Walailak of Thailand is the youngest child of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Sirikit Kitiyakara. She was born on July 4, 1957, in Bangkok. The princess has three older siblings:
- Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya (born 1951), married and divorced American businessman Peter Jensen, had two daughters and one son, their son was killed in the 2004 tsunami
- King Maha Vajiralongkorn (born 1952), married (1) Soamsavali Kitiyakara, had one daughter, divorced (2) Yuvadhida Polpraserth, had five children, divorced (3) Srirasm Akharaphongpreecha, had one son, divorced (4) Suthida Tidjai
- Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (born 1955), unmarried
Princess Chulabhorn attended the Chitralada School in the Dusit Palace complex. Following her secondary education, she attended Kasetart University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Organic Chemistry in 1979. She continued her studies in organic chemistry at Mahidol University, receiving her doctorate in 1985.
In 1982, Princess Chulabhorn married Virayudh Tishyasarin, an Air Vice Marshal in the Royal Thai Air Force. With permission from her father, she retained her royal title and style. The marriage ended in divorce two years later. They had two daughters:
- Princess Siribhachudhabhorn – known as Princess Ribha (born 1982)
- Princess Adityadhornkitikhun – known as Princess Dita (born 1984)
In 1987, Princess Chulabhorn established the Chulabhorn Research Institute where she serves as president. A recipient of the UNESCO Einstein Award in 1986, she is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom. In addition to her scientific and educational work, the princess is a classically trained musician.
Princess Chulabhorn; photo: Chulabhorn Hospital
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