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BMA to Host Merit Ceremony for Queen Mother; Chatchat Appoints Committee

BMA to Host Merit Ceremony for Queen Mother; Chatchat Appoints Committee

Matichon•General•2h ago

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has formally requested to host a merit-making ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, with arrangements solidifying around a March 22, 2026 date, and Governor Chatchart Sittipunt has established several committees to oversee the crucial preparation stages.

  • •The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has applied to be a host for a merit-making ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
  • •The royal permission has been granted for the BMA to jointly host the ceremony on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
  • •Governor Chatchart Sittipunt has appointed four committees to manage various aspects of the royal ceremony, including general administration, ceremony procedures, venue/security/traffic, and medical services.
  • •Extensive preparations are underway for the royal cremation, including the construction of a replica crematorium for public flower-laying ceremonies and site adjustments for ceremonial processions.

Overview

  • •The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration submitted a request to the Royal Palace Secretary to host a merit-making ceremony for the Royal Cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
  • •The Royal Palace has granted permission for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to jointly host the ceremony.
  • •The granted date for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to host the merit-making ceremony is Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
  • •Governor Chatchart Sittipunt issued an order appointing four committees to oversee different aspects of the royal cremation ceremonies assigned to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
  • •The committees appointed include General Administration, Ceremony Procedures, Venue/Security/Traffic, and Medical Services.
  • •Preparations include constructing a replica crematorium for the public to lay sandalwood flowers.
  • •Preparations also include constructing sandalwood flower laying pavilions for the public.
  • •The BMA is coordinating adjustments to road surfaces to ensure smooth passage for the royal cremation processions, with all such work expected to be completed by September 2026.

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Key Quotes

Aranya Pornchaiya
"Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has sent a letter to the Royal Palace Secretary requesting to be a host for the merit-making ceremony for the Royal Cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother."
กรุงเทพมหานครได้มีหนังสือเรียนเลขาธิการพระราชวัง เรื่อง ขอเป็นเจ้าภาพในการบำเพ็ญกุศลถวายพระบรมศพสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง

Key Entities

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กทม.)ℹ️
The governmental body responsible for organizing city-wide events and infrastructure in Bangkok.
Committee for Ceremony Procedures(คณะกรรมการฝ่ายจัดพิธีการ)
A committee appointed by Governor Chatchart Sittipunt to manage the procedural aspects of the royal cremation ceremony.
Committee for Venue, Security, and Traffic(คณะกรรมการฝ่ายสถานที่ รักษาความปลอดภัย และการจราจร)
A committee appointed by Governor Chatchart Sittipunt to oversee venue, security, and traffic management for the royal cremation.
Committee for Medical and Nursing Affairs(คณะกรรมการฝ่ายการแพทย์และพยาบาล)
A committee appointed by Governor Chatchart Sittipunt to manage medical and nursing services during the royal cremation.
Steering Committee(คณะกรรมการอำนวยการ)
A committee chaired by the Governor of Bangkok to provide overall direction for the royal cremation ceremonies.

Person

Her Majesty Queen Mother(‘พระพันปีหลวง’)ℹ️
The mother of the current monarch, for whom a royal cremation ceremony is being organized.
Chatchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ)ℹ️
The Governor of Bangkok, who is overseeing the appointment of committees for the royal cremation ceremony.
Aranya Pornchaiya(อรัญญา พรไชยะ)
Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Chairperson of the Ceremony Procedures Committee.
Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother(สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง)ℹ️
The Queen Mother of Thailand, for whose royal cremation ceremony the BMA is planning to host a merit-making event.

Timeline

March 22(22 มี.ค.)
The date on which the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is permitted to jointly host the merit-making ceremony.
2026
The year by which all preparatory work for the royal cremation, including road adjustments, is targeted for completion.

Place

Sanam Luang(สนามหลวง)ℹ️
A royal ceremonial ground in Bangkok where key events of the royal cremation, including the public flower-laying, will take place.