The Royal Gazette published an announcement granting royal ecclesiastical titles and certified monk titles to a total of five monks.
9 July 2026 GMT+7The Royal Gazette websiteAn announcement was published regarding the royal decree granting ecclesiastical titles, stating that His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has graciously issued a royal decree conferring royal ecclesiastical titles and certified monk titles to five monks as follows.
1. Phra Pariyattiwaranukul, holding the full title Phra Ratcha Pariyattiwaranukul Wibulsanakitjathon Mahakhanisorn Boworn Sangharam Kamwasi, royal ecclesiastical rank of Ratcha, residing at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Royal Monastery, Bangkok. He holds four monastic ranks in hierarchical order: Phra Khru Palat (1), Phra Khru Sangharak (1), Phra Khru Samuh (1), and Phra Khru Baideeka (1).
2. Phra Srisitthiwithet, with the full title Phra Ratcha Watcharachai Methee Tripitaka Bandit Mahakhanisorn Boworn Sangharam Kamwasi, royal ecclesiastical rank of Ratcha, residing at Wat Mahapruttharam Worawihan Royal Monastery, Bangkok. He holds four monastic ranks in hierarchical order: Phra Khru Palat (1), Phra Khru Sangharak (1), Phra Khru Samuh (1), and Phra Khru Baideeka (1).
3. Phra Sutheerattanabandit, full title Phra Ratcha Sutthi Watchra Bandit Tripitaka Woralongkorn Mahakhanisorn Boworn Sangharam Kamwasi, royal ecclesiastical rank of Ratcha, residing at Wat Sutthiwara Ram, Bangkok. He holds four monastic ranks in hierarchical order: Phra Khru Palat (1), Phra Khru Sangharak (1), Phra Khru Samuh (1), and Phra Khru Baideeka (1).
4. Phra Udombandit, full title Phra Ratcha Udom Watchara Methee Tripitaka Bandit Mahakhanisorn Boworn Sangharam Kamwasi, royal ecclesiastical rank of Ratcha, residing at Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram Rajwaramahaviharn Royal Monastery, Bangkok. He holds four monastic ranks in hierarchical order: Phra Khru Palat (1), Phra Khru Sangharak (1), Phra Khru Samuh (1), and Phra Khru Baideeka (1).
5. Phra Maha Wichira, of Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklaram Rajwaramahaviharn Royal Monastery, Bangkok, has been appointed as Phra Khru Sriwachirasuthi, a certified monk title.
Effective from 8 July 2026 GMT+7.
Announced on 9 July 2026 GMT+7, the 11th year of the current reign.