The "Reserve Senators" group tightly united and embarked on a tour performing sacred rituals, tying cloth to the City Pillar and paying respects to the Emerald Buddha, conducting ceremonies to worship the sacred symbols of the nation.
On 22 August 2026 GMT+7, reporters noted the latest political activity as images emerged showing a group of Reserve Senator candidates gathering in unison to tour and perform worship ceremonies honoring the nation's sacred symbols.
The Reserve Senators collectively took part in a worship ceremony and tied three-colored cloth to the City Pillar located in the Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang subdistrict, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. They prayed for the protection of the country by Phra Siam Thevathirat against all disasters and obstacles before proceeding to Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, to pay homage to the Emerald Buddha and pose for photos in front of the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall.
This tightly united gathering and sacred ritual tour has raised questions and drawn attention from many observers as to whether this is simply a merit-making ceremony for auspiciousness or a signal of preparation for significant political moves in the near future.
Reporters added that this activity comes amid social and political scrutiny over the progress of complaints concerning collusion in Senate elections. This has made the Reserve Senators' show of unity at this time especially notable, with close attention on their possible future roles and stances.
