Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
/Overview
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn born Bangkok, Thailand April 2, 1955. Thai educator who won Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2004, Magsaysay Award 1991; UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador 2005.
Quotations
"The reason I like to help people is, I guess, because I'm used to it." (1985 interview on community development)
"Development is not only measured by economic growth. Development also means good public health, appropriate education, wise use of natural resources, conservation of the environment and culture, equitable income distribution, job opportunities, and the freedom to choose one’s own way of living." (Dec. 8, 1990, year-end conference; photo UNESCO)