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Bhutan king gets 7 honorary Thai degrees

The rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, right, presents an honorary doctorate in Buddhism to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Wednesday in Bhutan. (Photo: His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's Facebook)

Seven universities from Thailand presented honorary doctorate degrees to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan on Wednesday.

Delegations from the universities travelled to the South Asian country to present the degrees.

His Majesty thanked the seven universities for their "meaningful gesture of recognition, and the people and kingdom of Thailand for their genuine friendship and goodwill for Bhutan".          
         
Thammasat University gave an honorary doctorate in the field of Creative Development.

Chiang Mai University gave an honorary doctorate of Science in Agriculture.

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University gave an honorary doctorate in Buddhism.

Maejo University gave an honorary doctorate in Organic Agriculture Management

Chiang Mai Rajabhat University gave an honorary doctorate in Science for Sustainable Local Development.

Mae Fah Luang University gave an honorary doctorate in Social Sciences.

Khon Kaen University gave an honorary doctorate of Science in Agricultural Extension Studies.

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