PSU Holds Wreath-laying Ceremony to Commemorate “Mahidol Day” and Marks the 2026 “Our Soul Is for the Benefit of Mankind” Day
Prince of Songkla University (PSU) held wreath-laying ceremonies across its five campuses to commemorate Mahidol Day 2026, paying tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla and his contributions to medicine, public health, and the well-being of the Thai people. The University also marked its annual “Our Soul Is for the Benefit of Mankind” Day, with community and public service activities inspired by Prince Mahidol’s guiding principle: “Let consideration of personal gain take second place, and the overall benefit of mankind come first.” University executives, faculty members, staff, students, representatives of government agencies, private organizations, and local communities joined the commemorative activities across all five campuses.
At PSU Hat Yai Campus, Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub, President of Prince of Songkla University, presided over the ceremony. He led participants in paying tribute and laying a wreath before the monument of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla at the campus’s Prince Mahidol Monument Plaza. Representatives from participating organizations then laid wreaths and paid their respects.
The Division of Student Development and Alumni Relations also organized activities to mark Mahidol Day and the 2026 “Our Soul Is for the Benefit of Mankind” Day. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wirote Youravong, Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations, presided over a merit-making ceremony in which rice and dried food were offered to nine Buddhist monks. Other activities included the presentation of school uniforms and equipment to schools affected by flooding, as well as a blood donation drive organized in cooperation with Songklanagarind Hospital, the Songkhla Red Cross, and the Chulalongkorn University Alumni Association in Songkhla. An exhibition highlighting Mahidol Day and the “Our Soul Is for the Benefit of Mankind” initiative was also held at the Rom Sri Trang Building.
PSU Pattani Campus held a commemorative ceremony and wreath-laying ceremony in honor of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Chaiyaporn Niyomkaew, Vice Governor of Pattani Province, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Attachai Ueranantasan, Vice President for Pattani Campus, who delivered a commemorative address. University executives, staff, and representatives from external organizations also joined the ceremony at the Prince Mahidol Monument on the Pattani Campus.
The campus also organized a merit-making ceremony, including offerings of breakfast to ten Buddhist monks and a religious ceremony dedicated in remembrance of Prince Mahidol. Contributions were also invited for the “100 Years of Prince Mahidol Special Fund,” which supports activities benefiting society and local communities.
PSU Phuket Campus held its Mahidol Day wreath-laying ceremony on September 24, 2026, in remembrance of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla, widely recognized as the Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand. University executives and staff, together with representatives from government agencies, hospitals, and private organizations, gathered at the Prince Mahidol Monument on the Phuket Campus to pay tribute.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pun Thongchumnum, Vice President for Phuket Campus, led the University’s commemorative observance, including the presentation of traditional floral tributes.
The wreath-laying ceremony was presided over by Mr. Siwat Rawangkul, Chief Administrative Officer of Phuket Province, who delivered a commemorative address. Certificates were also presented in recognition of activities conducted under PSU’s “Our Soul Is for the Benefit of Mankind” initiative.
PSU Surat Thani Campus held its Mahidol Day ceremony in remembrance of Prince Mahidol and his contributions to Thai society. Mr. Jumpot Wannachatsiri, Governor of Surat Thani Province, presided over the ceremony at the Prince Mahidol Monument on campus.
The Governor laid a wreath and delivered a commemorative address. Assoc.
Prof. Suchada Tipmontree, Vice President for Surat Thani Campus, joined
university executives, staff, students, government officials, and
representatives of local organizations in paying tribute.
Alongside the wreath-laying ceremony, the campus organized a range of activities reflecting Prince Mahidol’s principle of placing the benefit of others first. These included a merit-making ceremony, recognition of staff members whose work exemplifies service to others, and a blood donation activity.
Community and environmental initiatives were also held across Surat Thani Province. These included “35 Years of PSU Surat Thani: Plant Today for Tomorrow’s World” in Lee Led Subdistrict, Phunphin District; community service activities at Ban Suchon School and in the Makham Tia community; improvements to areas along three roads surrounding the campus; and tree-planting and environmental improvement activities within the campus.
PSU Trang Campus held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Prince Mahidol Monument to commemorate Mahidol Day and honor the contributions of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla to medicine and public health in Thailand.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Narongrit Parisutkul, Assistant President for Academic and Research Affairs, represented the University in laying a wreath and delivering a commemorative address. University executives, faculty members, staff, students, and representatives from various organizations attended the ceremony.
The event also included the 7th Outstanding Alumni Recognition Ceremony, honoring alumni who have contributed to society and brought recognition to the University. Scholarships were also presented to students with support from representatives of PSU alumni associations at the central, provincial, and campus levels, as well as from private-sector organizations.
Prince of Songkla University designates September 24 each year as “Our Soul Is for the Benefit of Mankind” Day, carrying forward the guiding principle of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla: “Let consideration of personal gain take second place, and the overall benefit of mankind come first.” Through activities organized by students, faculty members, and staff across its five campuses, the University seeks to translate this principle into practical service for communities and society, while encouraging a lasting commitment to placing the well-being of others before personal interests.