His Majesty the King has graciously appointed the "Queen" as Chairwoman of the Thai Red Cross Society, clarifying what this position is and its responsibilities.
It is an immeasurable royal grace when the Royal Gazette website published the royal command appointing Her Majesty Queen Suthida Patcharasutthaphimol as Chairwoman of the Thai Red Cross Society, bringing great joy to the Thai people and humanitarian workers nationwide.
The importance and duties of this highest national humanitarian leadership position are to understand the honorable responsibilities of alleviating suffering and promoting wellbeing for the people.
The Chairwoman of the Thai Red Cross Society is the highest president or supreme head of the Thai Red Cross Society under the Thai Red Cross Act. By ancient royal tradition and custom, a senior member of the royal family, especially the Queen, is graciously appointed to this position.
The Chairwoman serves as the leader and unifying figure in all humanitarian activities of the Thai Red Cross Society. She sets direction and supports Red Cross operations to aid the poor, the sick, and disaster victims without discrimination.
The Chairwoman's duties cover the Thai Red Cross Society's four main missions, including:
Medical and public health services: She promotes and supports the operations of affiliated hospitals, such as King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital in Sriracha, to provide medical care for people of all levels.
Disaster relief: She oversees aid and the royal provision of essential supplies to victims of disasters such as floods, storms, or fires nationwide promptly.
Blood and organ donation services: She plays a key role in campaigning for and supporting the National Blood Centre's activities to ensure sufficient blood, organs, and eyes for patient treatment.
Promoting quality of life and Red Cross advocacy: She manages welfare work for the elderly, children, disabled, and the poor in remote areas through provincial and district Red Cross chapters nationwide.
On 9 September 2026, the Royal Gazette published the announcement appointing the Chairwoman of the Thai Red Cross Society, stating that His Majesty the King has graciously appointed Her Majesty Queen Suthida Patcharasutthaphimol as Chairwoman of the Thai Red Cross Society, effective from 8 September 2026 onwards.
This royal appointment reflects a determined royal intention to continue the mission of alleviating suffering and promoting the wellbeing of the people. It is a great honor and auspicious blessing for the Thai Red Cross Society to carry out its work under the royal patronage for the benefit of the public.