Army Holds Ceremony for Queen Sirikit's 100th Day of Royal Demise

MGR Online•Politics•251d ago

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The Royal Thai Army conducted a merit-making ceremony to commemorate the 100th day since the royal demise of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.

•The Royal Thai Army organized a merit-making ceremony to mark the 100th day of the royal demise of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
•The ceremony took place at the Army Headquarters on January 31, 2026.
•General Chitsanupong Rodsiri, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, presided over the event.
•The event included alms giving to 93 monks and Buddhist chanting ceremonies to offer blessings.

Overview

•On Jan 31, 2026, the Army Headquarters hosted a merit-making ceremony to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
•General Chitsanupong Rodsiri, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army, led the ceremony attended by Army officials and personnel.
•The ceremony involved offering alms to 93 monks from Wat Pong Phloy Witthaya to bestow merit.
•Buddhist chanting was performed by monks from Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Hall 221, followed by offerings of food and robes.
•The Stomavara merit-making ceremony is a significant traditional ceremony for the Thai Royal Court, marking 100 days since a royal demise.
•This ceremony reflects loyalty, gratitude, and utmost honor, while upholding Buddhist beliefs and enduring Thai cultural values.
•The ceremony was conducted to offer royal blessings for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the occasion of the 100th day of her royal demise.
•Participants paid respects before a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, expressing profound gratitude.

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Key Entities

Organization

Royal Thai Army(ทบ.)ℹ️

The organization that organized a merit-making ceremony for Queen Sirikit.

Person

Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother(สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง)ℹ️

The revered consort of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, for whom a merit-making ceremony was held.

General Chitsanupong Rodsiri(พลเอก ชิษณุพงศ์ รอดศิริ)

The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army who presided over the merit-making ceremony.

King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)(พระบาทสมเด็จพระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (รัชกาลที่ 5))ℹ️

His royal statue is located in front of which alms were given.

Place

Army Headquarters(กองบัญชาการกองทัพบก)

The location where the merit-making ceremony took place.

Wat Pong Phloy Witthaya(วัดผ่องพลอยวิทยา)

The temple from which 93 monks were invited to receive alms.

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara(วัดบวรนิเวศราชวรวิหาร)ℹ️

The temple from which monks participated in Buddhist chanting and offerings.