Prime Minister Leads Merit Ceremony for Queen Mother
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a royal merit-making ceremony at Sanam Luang on October 24 to commemorate the anniversary of Queen Sirikit's passing. The event drew 193 monks and top officials from government, military, and the judiciary, reflecting the ceremony's national significance.
At 07:00 on October 24, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, presided over the Buddhist chanting and alms-giving ceremony with royal offerings at Sanam Luang to commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The event was attended by 10 supreme patriarchs and patriarchs, 193 monks, the President of the Privy Council and spouse, the President of the National Assembly, the President of the Supreme Court and spouse, the President of the Senate, heads of independent organizations and spouses, cabinet ministers, royal household officials, the Prime Minister's Secretary-General, the Governor of Bangkok, military and police commanders with spouses, permanent secretaries, and private sector representatives. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister paid respects to the Triple Gem and lit candles before the portrait of Queen Sirikit. Ten supreme patriarchs and patriarchs administered the precepts while monks chanted. The Prime Minister and spouse, cabinet ministers, and heads of constitutional bodies presented monastic robes and necessities to the monks. The Prime Minister then poured ceremonial water, paid homage to the Triple Gem, and offered respects before the portrait of Queen Sirikit.
