The Prime Minister presided over a Buddhist chanting and almsgiving ceremony to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the anniversary of her passing on 24 October 2026.
At 07:00 on 24 October 2026 at Sanam Luang, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the Buddhist chanting and almsgiving ceremony in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the anniversary of her passing.
Upon the Prime Minister's arrival at Sanam Luang, 10 senior monks of the royal clergy took their seats on the monks' platform. The Prime Minister then lit incense and candles to pay homage to the Triple Gem and lit incense and candles before the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. Officials invited the senior monks to chant the precepts, followed by Buddhist chanting by the monks.
Subsequently, the Prime Minister, Speaker of the House, President of the Supreme Court, President of the Senate, and heads of independent organizations presented robes to 10 monks. The Prime Minister offered the robes while the monks listened, then the monks expressed their approval and chanted blessings. Afterwards, the Prime Minister poured water as an offering, paid respects to the Triple Gem, and paid homage before the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
The Prime Minister then led participants in giving alms to 12 sets of monks, concluding the ceremony.
