In 2008 the match was postponed for four months due to the death of Princess Galyani Vadhana.
He is a former recipient of a scholarship (that was under the royal patronage of the late Princess Galyani Vadhana) at Rangsit University.
The 2008 event was due to take place from 11–13 January, but was postponed due to a 15 day period of national mourning for the King of Thailand's sister.
In 2008, his composition Eternity was performed during the funeral of Princess Galyani Vadhana.
The Abhisit Government completed drawing up a draft Royal Decree Establishing Amphoe Galyani Vadhana on October 13, 2009 and King Bhumibol Adulyadej signed it on December 18 of the same year.