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Chiang Mai University Attends the Opening Ceremony of “Khum Chao Suriya,” a Learning Center for Lamphun’s Architectural Heritage Conservation

18 October 2026
Corporate Communication and Alumni Relations Center (CCARC)
Chiang Mai University (CMU), represented by Assoc. Prof. Choncharoen Sawangrat, Ph.D., Assistant to the President, attended the opening ceremony of “Khum Chao Suriya,” a learning center dedicated to the conservation of Lamphun’s architectural heritage.

Organized by the Khum Chao Suriya Foundation, the event was held under the theme “The Radiance of the Sun Nurtures All Life: Little Lanterns United to Celebrate Values and Virtues.” The initiative aims to promote the conservation and appreciation of vernacular architecture, as well as the arts, culture, and local wisdom of Lamphun Province.

The event featured an exhibition showcasing architectural design projects in Lamphun by students and faculty members from the Faculty of Architecture, Chiang Mai University, alongside DIY workshops and cultural performances. These activities encouraged public participation in preserving and passing on the region’s valuable architectural heritage to future generations.

The ceremony took place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Khum Chao Suriya, 17 Rot Kaeo Road, Mueang Lamphun District, Lamphun Province, Thailand.
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