Bhutanese monks chanted prayers and performed the “Sungdue” ceremony, tying sacred threads to welcome Prime Minister Anutin and his wife, Ja Thananon, explaining it serves as a talisman for protection and safety.
At 11:38 a.m. on 30 October 2026 (local time in Bhutan, which is one hour behind Thailand) Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, accompanied by his wife Mrs. Thananon Charnvirakul and the delegation arrived at Pemaco Hotel in Thimphu, their accommodation, where they met with Bhutanese monks.
On this occasion, the monks chanted prayers while tying sacred threads according to the Tibetan Vajrayana Mahayana Buddhist cultural beliefs practiced in Bhutan. The tying of sacred threads is a significant ritual called “Sungdue,” involving blessed threads that have been prayed over and empowered by high-ranking lamas or senior monks to serve as talismans for protection. .