Col Taksada Sangkhachan, assistant government spokeswoman, said a variety of fun and educational activities were planned.

“Besides having a chance to sit in the prime minister’s chair, the premier also wanted the kids to play and learn from the activities the government prepared for them, especially about King Rama IX’s initiatives,” she said.

Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha will preside over the Children’s Day opening ceremony at the Bureau of Royal Household, Sanarmsuepa, before launching the event at Government House.

“He will then watch a Khon performance and a display of Muay Thai, both performed by children, before posing for photographs with children who brought fame to the country as well as those from three southernmost provinces. He will also address all the participating youths,” she added.

While at Government House, the children will also be able to |visit the Thai Khu Fah Building and see inside the Cabinet meeting room.