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What's in a name? Thai university library explores history of surnames
Chulalongkorn University's Central Library has extended "Beyond Surnames: A Legacy," an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of King Vajiravudh’s passing that explores surname origins and cultural meanings in Thailand and abroad.
Interactive features include an AI-trained custom GPT that helps visitors generate surnames in historic Pali-Sanskrit styles and a stamping activity for designing personal crests. The exhibition runs through the end of October 2026.
Chulalongkorn University's Central Library has extended "Beyond Surnames: A Legacy," an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of King Vajiravudh’s passing that explores surname origins and cultural meanings in Thailand and abroad.
Interactive features include an AI-trained custom GPT that helps visitors generate surnames in historic Pali-Sanskrit styles and a stamping activity for designing personal crests. The exhibition runs through the end of October 2026.
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