History of CRU

        Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, formerly known as “High School Teacher Training School” which was a school that teaches at the high school teacher training level, received students who have graduated from elementary teacher sentence teacher training school and students who have completed grade 8 secondary school to continue their studies in order to advance their status from primary school teacher certificate teachers to higher secondary teacher certificate teachers.
        Secondary Teacher Training School founded on September 9, 1940, opened in the academic year 1941. It is a coeducational school, that is, men and women study together with Mom Luang Manit Chumsai as the first headmaster.
        At the beginning, the Secondary Teacher Training School did not have a building to study, so they used the place at Phetchaburi Wittayalongkorn Teacher Training School near Soi King Phet. Later, it was moved to a roadside building in the Chandrakasem Palace area which is behind the Ministry of Education as a place to study. Therefore, it is affectionately called “Por Mor. behind the ministry”.
        In 1948, Teacher Kamol Phaopichit was appointed as the 2nd Principal.
        In 1954, Teacher Chok Sukantawanich was appointed as the 3rd principal.
        In 1958, Teacher Prayut Sawasdising was appointed as the 4th Principal.

        The Ministry of Education announced the upgrade of “High School Teacher Training School” to “Teacher College” and to change the curriculum for producing high school teacher certificates teachers to produce higher education certificate teachers (Higher Secondary Education Certificate). And the Ministry of Education has built a teacher’s council office in the area where the secondary teacher training school is located. Secondary Teacher Training School therefore moved to a new location in Soi Sangkhawattana 2 (Ladprao 23), Ladyao Subdistrict, Bang Khen District, Phra Nakhon Province, on an area of 89 rai 88 square wa. In this land, Khun Ya Sun Panichheng donated the land to Wat Samian Nari and Wat Thewa Sunthon, subsequently, the Department of Teacher Training asked for a rental to be organized as an educational institute, and renamed as “Chandrakasem Teacher College” because it used to be in the Chandrakasem Palace area. And the last year of producing high school teacher sentence certificate teacher who is a teacher trainee student, class 18.
        In 1960, Teacher Sanong Singhaphan was appointed as the 5th Principal.
        In 1965, Teacher Pong-in Sukkhajorn was appointed as the 6th Principal.
        In 1970, The position of “Principal” was changed to the position “Director” (special class)
        In 1972, Khunying Boonchawee Phrommopakornkit was appointed as the 1st director.
        In 1974, Teacher Sanong Singhaphan was appointed as the second director.
        In 1975, the Teacher College Act of 1975 was announced in the Government Gazette resulting in the position “Director” was changed to “Chancellor”. The government department in the college consists of the office of the bishop and the school which includes the Faculty of Education, School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science. The faculties consist of departments. The Higher Education Diploma changed to Bachelor of Education.
        In 1976, Teacher Wisit Chumworthayee was appointed as a chancellor.
        In 1985, the Teacher College Act (No. 2) of 1984 was announced in the Government Gazette, causing Chandrakasem Teacher College to be included in the  “United College of Rattanakosin” group which the Teacher College Act (No. 2) B.E. 2527 has assigned the Teachers College to form a group for the benefit of working together. And the Teacher Training Council issued the regulations on the Teacher College Group in 1985. The Teachers College group then evolved into a “University College” and Chandrakasem Teacher College was under the “University of Rattanakosin College”.
        In 1985, Chandrakasem Teacher College was established for the 45th anniversary on September 9, 1985. Associate Professor In Srikun was appointed as the chancellor of Chandrakasem Teachers’ College.
        In 1989, Associate Professor Thongkoon Hongpan was appointed as the chancellor of Chandrakasem Teachers College.
        In 1990, Chandrakasem Teacher College was established for the 50th anniversary on September 9, 1990. Professor Banchob Bandhumedha donated the Banchob Bandhumedha Library to Chandrakasem Teacher College.
        In 1991, Chandrakasem Teacher College was selected by the Ministry of Education as an outstanding educational institution with a royal award at the higher education level.
        In 1992, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej bestowed a new name for the Teachers College as “Rajabhat Institute” on February 14, 1992, so Chandrakasem Teacher College was changed to “Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute”.
        In 1994, Assistant Professor Preecha Sethithon was appointed as the chancellor of Chandrakasem Teacher College.

        In 1995, Rajabhat Institute Act announced in the Royal Gazette on January 24, 1995, Mr. Chuan Leekpai, Prime Minister, who counteracted the Royal Command and took effect on January 25, 1995, to change from “Teacher College” to “Rajabhat Institute”.  
        “Rajabhat Institutes shall be institutions of higher education for local development with the objectives of providing academic and advanced education, conducting research, providing academic services to society, improve transfer and develop technology, preserve arts and culture, produce teachers, and promote teacher academic standing.” Especially in the production of graduates, every Rajabhat Institute can produce graduates higher than bachelor’s degree.
        The title of “Rector of University” was changed to “President of University”. Assistant Professor Preecha Sethithon held the position of “Acting President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute” from January 25, 1995.
        In 1997, His Majesty graciously appointed Associate Professor Suwannee Srikhun to be the President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute on December 12, 1997.
        In 1999, Chankasem – Sahapanich Education Center was opened at Sahapanich School, Soi Sukhumvit 101 (Punnawithi), Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok.
        In 2000, Chandrakasem – Chai Nat Technical Education Center was established.  
        In 2001, Establishment of Chandrakasem Education Center – Minburi
        In 2001, Mr. Somsak Wayanan, Director of the Office of Academic Promotion Council and member of Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute, was appointed acting as the President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute.
        In 2002, Associate Professor Mantara Thammabut, Dean of the Faculty of Education and also a council member of Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute was appointed acting as the President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute. 
        In 2002, His Majesty graciously appointed Associate Professor Thuen Thongkaew as the President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute on November 9, 2002.

        In 2004, Rajabhat University Act 2004 was published in the Royal Gazette on June 14, 2004 and came into effect on June 15, 2004, announcing “Rajabhat Institute” as “Rajabhat University”.
        In 2004, Associate Professor Manop Brahmanachot took the position of Acting President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University.
        In 2005, His Majesty graciously appointed Associate Professor Manop Brahmanachote to be the President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University on January 11, 2005.
        In 2005, there was an announcement from the Ministry of Interior on January 20, 2005 that Chandrakasem Rajabhat University could use it for government purposes in Phraek Sriracha Subdistrict, Sankhaburi District, Chainat Province on an area of approximately 326 rai 85 square wa, to be the location of the Chandrakasem-Chainat Rajabhat University Education Center.
        In 2005, there was an announcement in the Royal Gazette on March 9, 2005 on the establishment of a government department in Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, Ministry of Education for 10 agencies including the Office of the President, Faculty of Agriculture and Biology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Education, Research and Development Institute, Office of Resource and Information Technology, Office of Arts and Culture, and the Office of Academic Promotion and Registration.
        In 2006, the university opened the Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Graduate School and offered a Doctor of Philosophy course Good Governance Development Program.
        In 2009, Associate Professor Dej Putcharoenthong, a member of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Council, was appointed as Acting President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University.
        In 2009, His Majesty graciously appointed Mr. Suchart Muangkaew to be the President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University on December 28, 2009.
        In 2011, Associate Professor Sumalee Chaisuparakun, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and a member of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Council acted as President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University from January 26, 2011 to July 24, 2011.
        In 2011, Dr. Wichai Chokwiwat, Council Member of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Council acted as President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University From July 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012.
        In 2012, Associate Professor Sumalee Chaisuparakun, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and member of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Council acted as President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University from January 21, 2012 to July 18, 2012.
        In 2012, Dr. Wichai Chokwiwat, member of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Council acted as President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University from 19 July 2012 to 21 October 2012.
        In 2012, His Majesty the King graciously appointed Associate Professor Sumalee Chaisupharakul to be the President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University from October 22, 2012 to July 11, 2021.
        In 2021, His Majesty the King graciously appointed Deputy Assistant Professor Rachen Muenchob to be the President of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University from July 12, 2021 to the present.