Fulbright Thailand’s Hall of Fame

As part of the 60th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand in 2010, the Thai Fulbright Alumni Association (T.F.A.) honored 23 Fulbrighters who have made full use of the Fulbright grant to better their career and have become distinguished in the field of their choice.

All-Time Fame

The senior alumni who have become well-known among peers within and beyond their circles

Mr. Wichai Rajatanavin
1955 Open Competition Award
Field: Radio-Electronics
Host Institution: University of Illinois

Prof. Sunthorn Tandhanand, M.D.
1952 Open Competition Award
Field: Endocrinology
Host Institution: Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia

Dr. Ajva Taulananda
1967 Open Competition Award
Field: Industrial Engineering
Host Institution: Iowa State University

Dr. Amara Malila, M.D.
1963 Travel Award
Field: Psychology
Host Institution: Medical College of Pennsylvania

Prof. Arun Chaiseri
1958 Travel Award
Field: Engineering
Host Institution: University of Illinois

Mrs. Doris Gold Wibunsin
1969 U.S. Scholar Program
Field: Education
Host Institution: Prince of Songkla University, Pattani

Prof. Dr. Kasem Suwanagul
1953 Open Competition Award
Field: Public Administration
Host Institution: New York University

Prof. Emeritus Kasem Wattanachai M.D.
1958 In-Country Mattayom Student Project
Host Institution: Prince Royal’s College

Dr. Kramol Tongdhamachart
1957 Open Competition Award
Field: Political Science
Host Institution: Oberlin College

Ms. Nonglak Nakavichet
1956 Open Competition Award
Field: Hospital Pharmacy
Host Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Savaraj Sachchamarga
1971 Open Competition Award
Field: Economics
Host Institution: Eastern Illinois University

Dr. Snoh Unakul
1956 Open Competition Award
Field: Economics
Host Institution: Columbia University

Mr. Sobchok Sukharomna
1980 Open Competition Award
Field: International Labor Law
Host Institution: Southern Methodist University

Mr. Sopon Wichitrakorn
1955 Open Competition Award
Field: Diplomacy
Host Institution: University of Virginia

Prof. Emeritus Srisurang Poolthupya
1968 Travel Award
Field: Indian Studies
Host Institution: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tong-In Wongsothorn
1968 Travel Award
Field: Education Administration
Host Institution: University of Minnesota

Pol. Gen. Vasit Dejkunjorn
1952 Travel Award
Field: Public Administration
Host Institution: New York University

Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an
1962 Open Competition Award
Field: Education Administration
Host Institution: University of Minnesota

Stars

Alumni who have made significant impacts in their professions

Dr. Kittipong Kittayarak
1987 Open Competition Award
Field: Criminal Law
Host Institution: Harvard University

Prof. Dr. Vimolsiddhi Horayangkura
1968 Open Competition Award
Field: Architecture
Host Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Rising Stars

Young alumni whose achievement are witnessed with more success to be seen

Mr. Arthit Prasartkul
2004 Open Competition Award
Field: Environmental Studies/Public Affairs
Host Institution: Columbia University

Mr. Varin Sachdev
1997 Open Competition Award
Field: Media Arts
Host Institution: Emerson College

Ms. Veenarat Laohapakakul
2001 Open Competition Award
Field: International Relations
Host Institution: Tufts University