The King has issued a royal command appointing the new committee of the Volunteer Foundation for Relief in Distress, with the Queen as the honorary chair and Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawali as lifelong honorary president.
On 11 September 2026, the Royal Gazette website published the announcement.The royal command announces the appointment of the committee of the Volunteer Foundation for Relief in Distress under the Thai Red Cross Society.It states that His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has graciously issued a royal command to proclaim the following.
The Volunteer Foundation for Relief in Distress under the Thai Red Cross Society was established with the purpose of supporting and connecting the government, private sector, and communities to mutually assist each other during floods and disasters. It aims to pool knowledge, innovation, manpower, funds, and public spirit in the form of volunteer service to help, restore, and develop sustainable livelihoods and quality of life. Additionally, it encourages the public to help one another in times of hardship, focusing on survival and psychological recovery, operating under the principles of “Sharing, Sufficiency, Sustainability.”
By virtue of Clause 11 of the foundation's regulations, His Majesty has graciously appointed the new committee of the Volunteer Foundation for Relief in Distress under the Thai Red Cross Society as follows.
Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, Honorary Chair of the Advisory Board.
Air Chief Marshal Sathitphong Sukwimol, Vice Chair of the Advisory Board.
Lieutenant Colonel Somchai Kanjanamani, Vice Chair of the Advisory Board.
1. Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawali, Krom Muen Sutthanarinath, Lifetime Honorary President.
2. Mr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Chairman.
3. Air Chief Marshal Somkid Sukbang, Vice Chairman.
4. Mr. Chatchai Promlert, Vice Chairman.
5. Mrs. Atchara Chanchai, Vice Chairman.
6. Khunying Chantanee Thanarak, Committee Member.
7. Mr. Injarn Burapan, Committee Member.
8. Director of the Royal Volunteer Coordination Center, Committee Member.
9. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Committee Member.
10. Mr. Distat Hotrakit, Committee Member.
11. Mr. Sorajak Kasemsuwan, Committee Member.
12. Mr. Piriya Kemplon, Committee Member.
13. Mr. Royol Jitdon, Committee Member.
14. Mr. Ennu Suasuwan, Committee Member.
15. Mrs. Panit Poonsiriwong, Committee Member.
16. Ms. Wandi Kunchayakong, Committee Member.
17. Mrs. Saisom Wongsasulak, Committee Member.
18. Mrs. Siraporn Jitkusol, Committee Member.
19. Police Lieutenant General Rakjit Mhommongkol, Committee Member.
20. Mrs. Sutthima Chamnanwech, Committee Member and Treasurer.
21. Mrs. Narumon Lomthong, Committee Member and Deputy Treasurer.
22. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Committee Member and Secretary.
Effective from 10 September 2026.
Announced on 11 September 2026, the 11th year of the current reign.