The Thai Armed Forces fired royal salutes in honor of His Majesty the King on the occasion of Coronation Day, May 4, continuing the ancient royal tradition.
On 4 May 2026 GMT+7, the Thai Armed Forces held a royal salute ceremony to honor His Majesty the King on Coronation Day. At 12:00, all three military branches simultaneously fired 21 rounds in a resounding salute. The Army’s 1st Artillery Battalion, 1st Artillery Regiment, King's Guard, conducted the salute at Sanam Luang using 75mm 80-model artillery, firing at five-second intervals.
Meanwhile, the Navy’s 1st Infantry Battalion, King's Guard, 1st Infantry Regiment, Marine Division, performed the salute at Phra Wichai Prasit Fort, the former royal palace, as a highest mark of respect according to ancient royal tradition.
Coronation Day commemorates the anniversary of His Majesty the King’s full royal coronation as monarch of the Kingdom of Thailand on 4 May 2019 GMT+7. The tradition of firing royal salutes has a long history in Thailand dating back to King Narai the Great’s reign, with established regulations maintained to this day. The 21-gun salute is the highest honor for the monarchy, nation, and head of state, symbolizing loyalty and respect on this auspicious occasion annually among the Thai people.