Prime Minister Anutin has inspected the progress of preparations for the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, which is now 99% complete.
At 16:00 on 9 November 2026, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, traveled to the Sanam Luang ceremonial ground on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, to monitor the progress of preparations for the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
He was welcomed by cabinet ministers, heads of government agencies, and relevant state enterprises, including the Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers of Transport and Commerce, who serve as chairs of the committees responsible for constructing the royal crematorium and its related structures and restoring the royal chariots and palanquins; the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office; the Minister of Culture, chairing the committee for compiling archives and commemorative publications; and the Director-General of the Fine Arts Department.
Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Mr. Ekaphop Pienpiset revealed that the Prime Minister received a briefing from Mr. Phanombut Jantrachot, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department, who reported that the construction of the royal crematorium and related structures at Sanam Luang is proceeding according to the planned schedule. Currently, the crematorium is being decorated with intricate patterns cut from crinkled gold leaf paper in the style of ancient art. The pinnacle of the royal crematorium has been completed and installed. The assembly of the nine-tiered white umbrella atop the crematorium is underway. Sculptures adorning the crematorium and landscape sculptures within the royal precinct have been installed by the Foundation for the Promotion of Royal Handicrafts and the Fine Arts Department’s artisan office. The team is now focusing on detailing the floral decorations according to the specified design.
After the briefing, the Prime Minister inspected the Sanam Luang ceremonial area and visited ceremonial structures including the royal crematorium and the Throne of Dhamma, as well as the landscaping and sculptures decorating the crematorium.
Subsequently, the Prime Minister applied crinkled gold leaf to embellish patterns on the base steps of the royal crematorium and stressed the importance of coordination among all committees to ensure the work proceeds smoothly, appropriately, and in accordance with ancient royal traditions and with utmost dignity. Currently, the overall preparation is over 99% complete. The remaining work involves final detailing and system inspections. All efforts have been progressing well, with every party fully dedicated to preparing the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, to be conducted with the highest honor, reflecting the strength and beauty of Thai cultural traditions.