Chairman's Message

Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana's interest in music was not only focus on her support for musicians, but she was an exemplary audience with unmatchable understanding of music. With a spirit of an exceptional teacher and her vision, she also emphasized on the educational aspect of music as well as the artistic development. Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana has consistently supported musical organizations and activities through various sources of funding including "The Fund for Classical Music Promotion under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana." The "Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music" was also established after her graciously grant her name to the institute in 2007 during the occasion of her 84th birthday, with the goals to develop new talents in music as well as educating and expanding knowledge of music to general audiences in Thailand.

In this auspicious occasion to honour Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the gracious patron of classical music in Thailand, Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music creates regular musical activities for musicians and general audiences. Following her vision to educating new audiences as well as developing an international standard for Thai musicians, the institute has established platforms for students, musicians, professionals and general audiences, in order to allow them to exchange their musical experiences, make dialogues and share their love of music together.

Clinical Professor Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, M.D.

Chairman of Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music Council