Thai Prime Minister Leads Ceremony at Lumpini Park for Queen Sirikit's Death Anniversary

Key summary

On October 24, 2026, at 07:00 local time, Anutin Charnvirakul, serving as both Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, presided over a Buddhist chanting ceremony and alms-giving event at Lumpini Park to honor the late Queen Sirikit. The event took place on the occasion of the anniversary of her passing, observed on October 24, 2026. A total of 193 monks, including Supreme Patriarchs and other high-ranking clergy, participated in the ceremony. Attendees included members of the Privy Council with their spouses, leaders from the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the Senate, independent agencies, the Cabinet, royal household officials, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, military and police commanders with their spouses, department heads at the level of deputy ministers or equivalent, and representatives from the private sector. Upon the Prime Minister's arrival, ten high-ranking monks ascended the altar seat. The Prime Minister lit incense and candles to honor the Triple Gem and placed offerings before a portrait of Queen Sirikit. Following this, laypeople requested the recitation of precepts from the monks, who then chanted Buddhist scriptures. Subsequently, the Prime Minister and his spouse, along with other dignitaries, presented robes and Thai offerings to the monks. The Prime Minister poured water over his hands as a sign of respect and paid respects before the portrait of Queen Sirikit.