Prof. Somchai, who completed his Master’s in Energy Technology from
AIT in 1984, is one among four National Outstanding Persons who was
conferred the award by HRH Princess Sirindhorn at Chitralada Palace on
28 June 2012.
Later, at a press conference held on 12 July 2012 at the Government
House, Prof. Somchai and other award recipients were presented a plaque
by Deputy Prime Minister (Security Affairs) General Yuthasak
Sasiprapha.
The National Outstanding Persons Award, organized by the National
Identity Office under The Office of Permanent Secretary, Prime
Minister’s Office, is granted to outstanding persons, organizations or
projects which contribute to Thailand, and which act as role models for
the general public and other organizations to follow their steps.
Prof. Dr. Somchai is currently serving at the King Mongkut’s
University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). He received the 2011
Distinguished AIT Alumnus from the AITAA Thailand Chapter.