On December 27, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalat Santivarangkna, Director of the Institute of Nutrition (INMU) at Mahidol University, along with INMU staff, participated in a merit-making ceremony and a Buddhist mantra chanting session to mark the auspicious occasion of the New Year 2025. The event took place at the Phra Buddha Maha Siri Pirayapat Hall, ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya.