Thai universities present honorary degrees to Bhutan king

Seven universities from Thailand presented an honorary doctorate degree to His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in a ceremony held at the Dungkar Dzong Royal Palace in Paro, Bhutan on 19 June, reports Thai PBS World.

According to local media, Kuensel, the universities’ delegates travelled to Bhutan to present the honorary degree. HM King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck thanked the universities for their meaningful gesture of recognition, and the people and Thailand for their genuine friendship and goodwill towards Bhutan.

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University presented the king with an honorary doctorate degree in Buddhism while Maejo University presented him with an honorary doctorate degree in organic agriculture management. The Thai universities share a close connection with Bhutan, having educated hundreds of Bhutanese students. The honorary degree presented to the king further strengthens the ties and close cooperation between the education sectors of the two countries.
Full report on the Thai PBS World site