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Former Minister Phichit Chuenban Joins Monk Statue Casting

Former Prime Minister's Office Minister Phichit Chuenban attended a bronze casting ceremony for a revered monk statue in Ang Thong Province on King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day. The event was led by a senior Bangkok abbot and held at the Isaraphap 109 grounds. Phichit emphasized the occasion as a way to honor the late king's legacy and make merit.

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On October 23, 2026, former Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Phichit Chuenban participated in the bronze casting ceremony for Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommaramsi), presided over by Somdet Phra Theerayanmunee (Somchai Worachayo), abbot of Wat Thepsirin Trawas Ratchaworawihan in Bangkok. He stated that on King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day he paid deep homage to the King's great benevolence by attending the ceremony at the Isaraphap 109 grounds in Pa Mok District, Ang Thong Province, and invited others to share in the merit.

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PM Secretary Appoints Ex-Anchor Ubonrat as Assistant Spokesperson

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