The Royal Gazette published an announcement granting royal decrees appointing “Phra Ratchayan Wacharachinophas” and “Phra Ratchasirivat Rangsri” as Thep rank ecclesiastical dignitaries, each with authority to appoint five subordinate monks.
The Royal Gazette website published the royal decree announcement stating that His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has graciously issued royal commands granting ecclesiastical titles.
Phra Ratchayan Wacharachinophas is a monastic dignitary who upholds steadfast principles and cultivates the noble path of "Right View" through his conduct on the Dharma vessel “Wang.” He dedicates his efforts fully to disseminating the Buddha’s teachings and has fulfilled royal initiatives concerning religion. His royal faith in the monastic conduct of Phra Ratchayan Wacharachinophas is profound.
Therefore, His Majesty has graciously granted the royal decree appointing Phra Ratchayan Wacharachinophas as Phra Thepayan Wacharachinophas, Chief Abbot of the Dharma Vessel, Master of Superior Meditation, Yatikhanissasara, Chief of Bowornsangharam Monastery, residing at Dhamma Pa Nasok Hang Educational Center, Amnat Charoen Province. He holds the authority to appoint five subordinate monks: one Phra Kru Palat, one Phra Kru Vinai Thon, one Phra Kru Sangharak, one Phra Kru Samuh, and one Phra Kru Baidika.
This appointment is effective from 12 June 2026 GMT+7.
Another announcement published the royal decree granting ecclesiastical titles stating that His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has graciously issued royal commands granting ecclesiastical titles.
Phra Ratchasirivat Rangsri is Phra Thepsirivat Rangsri, a learned religious administrator, expert in Vinaya discipline, Maha Khanissara, Chief of Bowornsangharam Monastery, residing at Chinwararam Worawihan Royal Monastery, Pathum Thani Province. He holds authority to appoint five subordinate monks: one Phra Kru Palat, one Phra Kru Vinai Thon, one Phra Kru Sangharak, one Phra Kru Samuh, and one Phra Kru Baidika.
This appointment is effective from 10 June 2026 GMT+7.
The announcement was made on 13 June 2026 GMT+7, the 11th year of the current reign.