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Yesterday at 1:15 p.m., His Majesty the King graciously appointed Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana to represent him in conferring degrees to graduates from Walailak University for the academic year 2023 at the Thaiburi Building, Walailak University, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Attending the event to receive Her Royal Highness were the President of the University Council, the President of Walailak University, along with university executives, faculty members, students, and the general public.

During the ceremony, Her Royal Highness awarded degrees to a total of 1,850 graduates: 11 doctoral degrees, 48 master's degrees, and 1,791 bachelor's degrees. In addition, she presented medals to 46 honors graduates, plaques of appreciation to three outstanding students who have served as exemplary contributors to society, a plaque of appreciation to one individual for the contributions to the university, and honor pins to seven outstanding lecturers.

On this occasion, Her Royal Highness delivered a royal address: "Graduates who have received their degrees are undoubtedly committed to embarking on their career paths to benefit themselves and society in the future. However, to achieve complete success in their endeavors, each individual must possess a clear understanding and knowledge of wisdom as a basis. Wisdom is developed through practice. When studying a particular subject, one must observe attentively, internalize the knowledge, and apply it until it is mastered. And when faced with any situation or event, one should research and analyze it comprehensively, considering all aspects to gain a complete understanding. A person of wisdom can evaluate situations impartially and objectively, which greatly benefits their work. If graduates strive to cultivate true wisdom, they can be confident that they will achieve success in their careers and lead a stable, fulfilling life."

The academic year 2023 marked the 32^nd anniversary of Walailak University, which continues to advance toward becoming a World-Class University. Currently, the university offers courses across 16 schools, 3 international colleges, and 1 College of Graduate Studies, with a total of 75 academic programs: 47 bachelor's degree programs, 15 master's degree programs, and 13 doctoral degree programs, including 23 international programs. As of now, the university has 11,753 students enrolled, with 11,418 in bachelor's programs, 167 in master's programs, and 168 in doctoral programs.

In 2024, Walailak University was ranked among the top universities worldwide, being placed in the 1201-1500 range globally and ranked joint sixth in Thailand by Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The university was also ranked 101–200 globally and joint fifth in Thailand in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which evaluate universities against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Furthermore, Walailak University received the Outstanding Award for Excellence in Internationally High-Caliber Research from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the Global Good Governance Awards (3G Awards) 2024.

The university has also reformed teaching and learning by implementing the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) from the United Kingdom to create professional educators and cultivate students' critical, analytical, and synthetic thinking skills. From 2018 to 2024, 701 lecturers have been certified by Advance HE based on UKPSF, the highest number in Thailand.

Additionally, the university's hospital plays a crucial role in producing medical personnel and providing tertiary medical care for upper southern Thailand. The hospital has a capacity of 750 beds, with 426 beds currently in service, along with the 114-bed Sri Thammaracha building for monks. The hospital offers services through 10 specialized medical centers equipped with advanced technology, focusing on tertiary-level care.