The Royal Gazette published the announcement of royal decorations granted in 2025, including the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, sash class, totaling 20,141 recipients, including Phumtham, Sabida, and former ministers.
On 23 Apr 2026 GMT+7, the Royal Gazette website published the announcement regarding the conferral of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, sash class, for the year 2025.
His Majesty graciously bestowed the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, sash class, to a total of 20,141 recipients on the occasion of the royal birthday ceremony on 28 July 2025.
The announcement was dated 23 Apr 2026 GMT+7, marking the 11th year of the current reign.
Notable recipients of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, sash class, for 2025 include the following:
Mr. Phumtham Vechayachai, former Deputy Prime Minister, received the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, highest class.
Ms. Sabida Thaiset, minister, received the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, primary class.
Former ministers granted the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, highest class, include General Natthaphon Nakpanich, Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat, and Mrs. Monporn Charoensri.
Former ministers awarded the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao include Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Mr. Surapong Piyachoti, Ms. Jiraporn Sindhprai, and Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakijkosol.
Former minister Mr. Paopoom Rojanasakul received the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, primary class.
Former minister Mr. Akara Prompha received the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, primary class.