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13-432: The centre was initiated by Silpakorn University in 1991, started as a faculty-equivalent unit within the university. It became an autonomous organisation in 2000. The institute is named after Maha Chakri Sirindhorn , Princess Royal of Thailand. In 2024 President is Professor Suwanna Satha-Anand In 1989, Silpakorn University established the project of organizing the centre to glorify Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on

26-663: Is a national university in Thailand . The university was founded in Bangkok in 1943 by Tuscan –born art professor Corrado Feroci, who took the Thai name Silpa Bhirasri when he became a Thai citizen. It began as a fine arts university and now includes many other faculties as well. In 2016, it has 25,210 students. Silpakorn University was originally established as the School of Fine Arts under Thailand's Fine Arts Department in 1933. The school offered

39-684: Is a historic area in the Phra Nakhon District in the city of Bangkok , Thailand. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River to the west and various canals to the east that were dug to serve as moats for what was originally the fortified city center. Situated on the eastern convex bank of a meander in the Chao Phraya River , the island is the site of the Grand Palace and Bangkok's City Pillar Shrine, among other places of historical significance. King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) founded

52-608: Is on the grounds of Sanam Chandra Palace in Nakhon Pathom which was once the royal pavilion of King Rama VI of Chakri dynasty . It occupies 440 rai . The 820 rai Phetchaburi Information Technology Campus is in Phetchaburi Province . Rattanakosin Island Rattanakosin Island ( Thai : เกาะรัตนโกสินทร์ , RTGS :  Ko Rattanakosin , pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ rát.tā.ná(ʔ).kōː.sǐn] )

65-545: Is the chan tree . Tha Phra Palace was Silpakorn's first campus. It occupies a small part of the inner city of Bangkok known as Rattanakosin Island . Opposite the Grand Palace and covering an area of 8 rai, the campus was once the palace of Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong . On its west side is the Chao Phraya River . The office of the university president is in Taling Chan District , Bangkok . Sanam Chandra Palace Campus

78-592: The Faculty of Management Science were established on the Phetchaburi Campus. In 2003, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was established, as well as Silpakorn University International College (SUIC). Its role is to provide an international curriculum in additional fields of study. Ganesha , one of the Hindu deities symbolizing arts and crafts, is Silpakorn University's emblem. The "university tree"

91-420: The Faculty of Science in 1972, the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1986, and the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology in 1992. In 1999, the Faculty of Music was created. In 1997, Silpakorn extended its reach by establishing a new campus in Phetchaburi Province . The new campus was named "Phetchaburi Information Technology Campus". In 2001 and 2002, the Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology and

104-457: The School of Fine Arts. The school gradually developed and was officially accorded a new status and named Silpakorn University on 12 October 1943. Its inaugural faculty was the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture. In 1955, the Faculty of Thai Architecture was established, later named the Faculty of Architecture) and two more faculties were created, the Faculty of Archaeology and the Faculty of Decorative Arts. In 1966, Silpakorn University diversified

117-444: The capital on the eastern bank, relocating the prior settlers to the area between Wat Sam Pluem and Wat Sampheng. (The area is now Bangkok's Chinatown .) Fortifications were ordered to be rebuilt, and canals extended to form moats around the fortified city. The inner moat, created by connecting Rong Mai Canal and Talat Canal, is now known as Khlong Khu Mueang Doem (lit. old city moat canal ). Khlong Rop Krung ( canal encircling city )

130-558: The city as the capital of his new Rattanakosin Kingdom in 1782. Before Bangkok became the capital of Thailand, the capital city was Thonburi . The old city straddled the Chao Phraya, but was mainly settled on the western bank where the royal palace and other institutions were situated. The eastern bank was mostly home to Chinese and Vietnamese (forced) settlers. When Phutthayotfa Chulalok established himself as king, he re-established

143-486: The four faculties into sub–specializations to broaden its offerings, but the university's Wang Tha Phra campus proved inadequate. A new campus, Sanam Chandra Palace, was established in Nakhon Pathom Province in the former residential compound of King Rama VI . The first two faculties based on this campus were the Faculty of Arts in 1968 and the Faculty of Education in 1970. Later, three more faculties were created:

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156-575: The occasion of her 36th birthday in 1991, given her interest in anthropology and related subjects, such as history , linguistics , and archaeology . The project was approved by royal decree to be a state agency under the aegis of Silpakorn University. 13°47′03″N 100°27′32″E  /  13.7843°N 100.4588°E  / 13.7843; 100.4588 Silpakorn University Silpakorn University (SU.) ( Thai : มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร ; RTGS :  Mahawitthayalai Sinlapakon ; also known as The University of Fine Arts of Thailand )

169-496: The only painting and sculpture programs and waived tuition fees for government officials and students. Its creation owes much to the almost lifetime devotion of Professor Silpa Bhirasri , an Italian sculptor (formerly Corrado Feroci) who was commissioned during the reign of King Rama VI to work in the Fine Arts Department. He subsequently enlarged his classes to include greater members of the interested public before setting up

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