Mr Anand Panyarachun is a much respected former civil servant who became a businessman and statesman and who was twice asked to be the interim Prime Minister of Thailand after two national crises earlier this decade. He takes up the role of a roving ambassador for his country who combines addressing business, education and environmental seminars with chairing a multi-billion dollar industrial group. He also sits on the boards of many international companies and chairs the Thailand Development Research Institute and the Thailand Environment Institute. 16 universities in Thailand and Canada awarded him honorary degrees in various fields.
In recognition of his contributions, the University has resolved to confer upon him the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa.
