During the years 1973-1977, when the country and the Southeast Asian region as a whole were in ferment, the university was privileged to have in its midst, as an undergraduate majoring in history, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn. The princess won the hearts and admiration of everyone-professors and classmates alike-with her grace, her charm, her modesty, and her willingness to participate in all aspects of university life. An accomplished Thai classical musician, she took part in many performances while studying at the Faculty of Arts. She also participated in other student activities such as sports. Academically the princess performed outstandingly, earning a gold medal award and a first-class Honours degree. After graduating in 1977, she continued her studies at Chulalongkorn University , completing the Master's degree program in Eastern Languages (Pali and Sanskrit).

     When Princess Sirindhorn was elevated to the rank of Princess Maha Chakri in 1977, the University Council decided to start a fund in her honour-a celebration of her new rank and of her status as the first member of the Thai royal family to have completed a university degree in this country. In 1978 the university set up the fund by contributing one million baht to it. The fund is aimed at researching and promoting all aspects of Thai civilization, a subject which has always been dear to the princess' heart.

     To this day, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn often revisits her alma mater, be it to chair a meeting, to open an exhibition, or to teach-and on each and every occasion Chulalongkorn University welcomes and honours her with renewed warmth and loyalty.