Bhumjaithai Party held a merit-making ceremony to celebrate its 18th anniversary. Party leader Anutin changed the electric car's registration plate to his daughter's name. Representatives from various political parties came to offer congratulations. Meanwhile, Chulaphan wished, "May this be a good year with the government moving forward strongly." Tags: [Bhumjaithai Party, political anniversary, Anutin Charnvirakul, political celebration, government, merit-making]
At 08:30 on 6 April 2026, reporters reported that the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters hosted a ceremony.Tags: [Bhumjaithai Party, ceremony, political event, 6 April 2026] A merit-making ceremony was held to mark the Bhumjaithai Party's 18th anniversary.Tags: [merit-making, Bhumjaithai Party, anniversary] The ceremony included rites from two religions. For Buddhism, Phra Promwachirapothiwong, abbot of Wat Thai Buddha Gaya and head of the Buddhist mission in India and Nepal, presided over the monastic ceremony. For Islam, representatives from Chularatchamontri School, Miftahul Ulumiddiniyah, conducted the religious rites. Party leaders and members of parliament began arriving at the party headquarters from early morning.Tags: [Buddhist ceremony, Islamic ceremony, Bhumjaithai Party, religious rites, India, Nepal]
The merit-making event was attended by Bhumjaithai Party leaders, including Secretary-General Chaiyanok Chidchob, Pol. Gen. Permpoon Chidchob, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Songsak Thongsri, along with party executives, MPs, and party members. Numerous politicians and representatives from other parties also enthusiastically extended their congratulations, such as Pol. Lt. Gen. Piya Tawichai, spokesperson for Palang Pracharath Party, and Chaiwat Thanakmanusorn, leader of the Rak Chart Party.Tags: [Bhumjaithai leaders, political congratulations, Palang Pracharath Party, Rak Chart Party, political event]
Later, at 10:09.Tags: [timeline, event schedule] Anutin Charnvirakul, as leader of Bhumjaithai Party,Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party] arrived at Bhumjaithai Party headquarters driving his personal electric car. Accompanying him were Pol.Peer Suwanchavee, Jeset Thaiset, and Worasit Liangprasit, deputy ministers of the Ministry of Interior, who had just completed a ritual to honor the Phra Buddha Mahanawanakapatimakorn at the Ministry of Interior's Phra Nak Prok Hall. Upon arrival, Anutin said, "I'm here to deliver my child."Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, electric car, Ministry of Interior, deputy ministers, religious ritual]
When reporters asked if the electric car was smooth to drive, Anutin replied, "Good," before greeting Sakolthee Phattiyakul, deputy leader of the Democrat Party, who was there representing his party with a bouquet to offer congratulations.Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, electric car, Sakolthee Phattiyakul, Democrat Party, congratulations] Anutin changed the car's registration plate from the previous "จต 32" to "สน 32."Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, car registration, license plate change] Reporters noted the registration was originally registered under Mr. Saren Charnvirakul, Anutin's son, while the prefix "สน" corresponds to the nickname of Anutin's daughter, Ms. Nainpak Charnvirakul, known as Tonson.Tags: [car registration, Anutin Charnvirakul, daughter, nickname, license plate]
Then, Anutin, along with Sabida Thaiset, Minister of Culture, Jeset Thaiset, Supachai Jaisamut, Naris Kamnurat, and Muslim followers, participated in the religious merit-making ceremony.Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, Sabida Thaiset, religious ceremony, merit-making, Bhumjaithai Party]
At 10:13, Chulaphan Amornwiwat, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, accompanied by party secretary-general Prasert Chanruangthong, also came to congratulate the Bhumjaithai Party. He expressed his wishes as follows:Tags: [Chulaphan Amornwiwat, Pheu Thai Party, congratulations, political leaders] "May this be a good year, with the government moving forward strongly."Tags: [political wishes, government, progress] He also joined the Buddhist ceremony on the occasion of Bhumjaithai Party's founding anniversary.Tags: [Buddhist ceremony, party anniversary, Bhumjaithai Party]
At 11:01, Anutin accompanied Chulaphan and his group as they departed. When reporters asked how it felt to have government party representatives come to congratulate, Anutin smiled but did not answer. When asked about Chulaphan's wishes, Anutin asked jokingly, "Are you going to give a blessing or a curse?" They then laughed together.Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, Chulaphan Amornwiwat, political relations, congratulations] When asked what Bhumjaithai Party would do as it enters its 18th year, Anutin replied,Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, party plans, 18th anniversary] "Do everything beneficial to the people. We must clear and eliminate all problems."Tags: [party goals, public benefit, problem solving]
Chulaphan said the atmosphere at Bhumjaithai Party today was warm; the people already knew each other. He came to offer congratulations on the anniversary, expressing confidence that the party would grow strong and benefit the nation as hoped. When asked if they asked for forgiveness for past grievances during the water-pouring ritual, Chulaphan laughed but did not answer, before Anutin remarked,Tags: [Chulaphan Amornwiwat, Bhumjaithai Party, forgiveness, political relations] "In a past life, we were close, planting the same tree together."Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, Chulaphan Amornwiwat, metaphor, political friendship] Then, Anutin saw Chulaphan into his car as he returned to the party to prepare for the Bhumjaithai Party meeting.Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, Chulaphan Amornwiwat, political meeting]
After the merit-making ceremony concluded, Anutin, ministers, party leaders, and MPs shared a meal together before holding the Bhumjaithai Party meeting at 13:00.Tags: [Bhumjaithai Party, merit-making, political meeting, Anutin Charnvirakul]