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Somdet Phra Ariyavongsagatanana IX blessed His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn on the occasion of the monarch’s birthday on Wednesday.

According to a Facebook post from the office of the Sangharaja, the Supreme Patriarch said he and all Thais wish the King a long life.

He said all kings of the Chakri Dynasty adhere to “Raja Dhamma” (virtue of the ruler) in ruling the country, and cooperate with others in a peaceful manner.

The kings have also worked to further education, religion, tradition and culture to enable people to gain knowledge and do good deeds, he added.

The Supreme Patriarch also blessed His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Pali language, which translates into: “The King who adheres to dharma is lawful, while people who have knowledge and avoid doing bad things will bring happiness to the country.”

Published : July 28, 2022

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn graciously changed the seasonal attire of the Emerald Buddha for the rainy season in a ceremony on Thursday evening.

Also present at the ceremony were Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana and Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.

This changing of attire ceremony is conducted by the King three times a year.

A crowd of people showed up at Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (Emerald Buddha Temple) to greet Their Majesties before and after the ceremony. All those present were instructed to follow Covid-19 prevention rules strictly.

Published : July 15, 2022

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana performed a religious ceremony on Wednesday evening to make merit for Asanha Bucha Day.

The ceremony was held at Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district.

They were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the Princess Rajasarinisiribajra.

After performing a religious ceremony, Their Majesties poured melted gold for the casting ceremony of a bust of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great.

Asanha Bucha Day is a Buddhist festival which takes place during the full moon of the eighth lunar month, celebrating the day when the Buddha preached his first sermon to his first five disciples after his enlightenment.

It is also the day when the first Buddhist monk was ordained. The next day is the beginning of Buddhist Lent and the rainy season retreat for monks.

Published : July 14, 2022

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn sent a message of condolence on Monday to Japan’s Emperor Naruhito over the death of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

The message reads: “Queen Suthida and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Shinzo Abe, former prime minister of Japan. We all in Thailand join the people of Japan in mourning this great loss of a highly revered leader who had devoted himself to making contributions to the people of Japan, whereas his reputation and leadership were also recognised in the global community.

“In terms of the bilateral relationship with Thailand, Mr Abe had a firm belief in a strong friendship between the two countries and had promoted cooperation in all aspects, especially in trading and investment, which have brought prosperity and unity to both Thailand and Japan.

“May I, on behalf of the people of Thailand, express to Your Majesty, Mr Abe’s wife and family members, and the Japanese people our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for this great loss.”

Abe, 67, was shot dead while delivering a campaign speech on July 8 in Nara City. The Thai government on Monday ordered all agencies to fly the national flag at half-mast in honour of the former leader.

Published : July 12, 2022

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Their Majesties the King and Queen granted an audience to newly appointed foreign envoys at the Amporn Sathan Throne Hall in Dusit Palace on Thursday.

As part of the ceremony, the envoys were required to present their credentials and letters of placement to Their Majesties.

The first ambassador to present her credentials was Muna Abbas Mahmood Radhi, who has been appointed ambassador of Bahrain. Before assuming the position in Thailand, she oversaw the Africa and Asia Department in Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry.

The next envoy was the Netherlands Ambassador to Thailand Remco Johannes van Wijngaarden, who was previously the Dutch representative in Shanghai, China.

Also presenting credentials was Chilean Ambassador Alex Geiger Soffia. Before assuming his position in Bangkok, Soffia was director-general of North America, Central America and the Caribbean Department of Chile’s Foreign Ministry.

He was followed by Sándor Sipos, who has been designated ambassador of Hungary. Before assuming this position, Sipos was director-general of the Department of Special Economic Zones in Hungary’s Foreign Ministry.

The last two were Juvêncio de Jesus Martins, ambassador of Timor Leste, and Israel Ambassador Orna Sagiv.

Before assuming their positions in Bangkok, Martins was Timor’s chargé d’affaires to Indonesia and Sagiv Israel’s chargé d’affaires to Thailand.

Published : June 17, 2022

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Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida presided over a graduation ceremony for students at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in Nonthaburi on Saturday.

The ceremony took place in the Anek Nithat building, where students received their graduation honours for the academic year 2018-2019.

Among them was Parliament president and former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, who attended the ceremony to receive an honorary doctorate in Communication Arts: Communication Innovation for Political and Local Administration.

This was Chuan’s 18th honorary doctorate degree. He has received honorary PhD’s in various disciplines since 1985, including political science, jurisprudence, painting, philosophy, psychology, and education.

Published : June 05, 2022

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Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana performed a religious ceremony to make merit on Queen Suthida’s birthday on Friday (June 3) at 5.38pm at Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (Wat Phra Kaew) in Bangkok.

Their Majesties lit candles in front of the Emerald Buddha and presented offerings before heading to the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall of the Grand Palace to attend another religious ceremony. There, they attended prayers given by a group of 45 Buddhist monks, after which His Majesty offered alms.

Their Majesties then paid respect to the Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella, before leaving the throne hall.

At 7.19pm, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the candle-lighting ceremony to celebrate HM Queen Suthida’s birthday at Sanam Luang plaza. The ceremony was also attended by the House speaker, speaker of the Senate, Chief Justice, president of the Constitutional Court, chiefs of the armed forces and the Royal Thai Police, high-ranking government officials and their spouses, and the general public.

The prime minister gave a speech to express the Thai people’s gratitude for the royal kindness of Queen Suthida, before placing a pedestal tray of flowers at the base of Her Majesty’s portrait while the orchestra played the royal anthem. The PM then led a cheer of “Song Phra Charoen” (Long Live the Queen) three times, before lighting candles to celebrate her birthday.

Published : June 04, 2022

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on Monday (May 30) presided over the opening ceremony of the Siam Phastra Phusa Sangasilp Gala Dinner to celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on August 12.

The event was held at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel in Pathumwan district.

Their Majesties were welcomed by Khunying Natthika Wattanavekin Angubolkul, president of the Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Associations of Thailand (FBPW Thailand) under the royal patronage of HM Queen Sirikit, organiser of the event.

After the opening ceremony, Their Majesties visited an exhibition on Thai traditional textiles, divided into three zones. The first zone depicts the royal works of HM Queen Sirikit regarding the preservation and promotion of Thai textiles. The second displays the history and achievements of FBPW Thailand, which has member organisations in 22 provinces. The final zone shows 90 examples of Thai textiles along with their history, inspiration, and details on local communities that make them.

Before returning to Amporn Sathan Throne Hall, Their Majesties granted commemorative brooches to event sponsors and people who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in preserving and promoting Thai traditional textiles at the national and international levels.

Published : May 31, 2022

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Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on Thursday oversaw a ceremony to appoint the Phraya Raekna (Lord of the Royal Ploughing Ceremony) and Celestial Maidens for the Royal Ploughing Ceremony.

The ceremony took place at Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district.

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati also participated in the ceremony.

Their Majesties paid respect to Phra Phuttha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakon (the Emerald Buddha) and other sacred images, as well as sprinkling holy water on crops for an abundant harvest in Thailand.

This year, Agriculture Ministry Permanent Secretary Thongplew Kongjun was appointed as Phraya Raek Na, while officials from agriculture-related agencies such as Department of Agricultural Extension were selected for the roles of Celestial Maidens.

The ancient royal tradition to mark the start of the rice-growing season and forecast the harvest is being held at Sanam Luang in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district on Friday.

Published : May 13, 2022

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana performed a religious ceremony at Bangkok City Pillar Shrine to mark the city’s 240th anniversary on Tuesday.

The ceremony took place at 5.06pm at the shrine in Phra Nakhon district.

Their Majesties also worshipped sacred images in the area, such as protective deities, namely Thepharak, Chaopho Ho Klong, Phra Suea Mueang, Phra Song Mueang, Chaopho Chetakhup and Phra Kan Chai Si.

Their Majesties returned to Dusit Palace in Dusit district after the ceremony.

King Rama I had the Bangkok city pillar erected near the Temple of the Emerald Buddha on April 21, 1782, with the city’s horoscope inside. The original pillar was made of cassia wood known as Chaiyaphruek, measuring 75cm in diameter and 270cm high.

During the reign of King Rama IV, the old pillar was replaced by a new one made of the same kind of wood, measuring 5.115 metres high and standing on a base 180cm wide, sheltered by a Prang-shaped shrine as it appears today.

Published : May 11, 2022

By : THE NATION