New privy councillor
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida granted an audience to Privy Council President General Surayud Chulanont, who introduced new Privy Councillor Kasem Chankaew to take an oath of allegiance at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in Dusit Palace on Tuesday.
Their Majesties were accompanied by Chao Khun Phra Sineenat Bilaskalayani.
On the occasion, His Majesty graciously bestowed the insignia of the title of Knight Grand Commander (second class, higher grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao on Kasem.
Prof Dr Kasem, 63, is a two-time recipient of the outstanding agricultural scientist award (1993, 1996) by the Agricultural Science Society of Thailand and the Foundation of Agricultural Science of Thailand. He is also a former dean of the Environmental Faculty of Kasetsart University.
