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First Gov Meeting on Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Royal Cremation

First Gov Meeting on Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Royal Cremation

Matichon•Politics•36m ago

Reader Briefing

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the first meeting of the steering committee for the royal cremation of Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

  • •The meeting took place on August 26 at Santi Maitri Building, Government House.
  • •The government is scheduled to host the funeral prayer ceremony on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 19:00.
  • •The committee approved preparations for the royal pyre, royal chariot restoration, and public ceremonies.
  • •King Rama X has been requested to serve as the advisor for the royal cremation ceremony.

Overview

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the first steering committee meeting for the royal cremation of Princess Bajrakitiyabha on August 26.
  • •Princess Bajrakitiyabha passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
  • •The government will host a funeral prayer ceremony for Princess Bajrakitiyabha on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 19:00.
  • •The meeting committee approved the construction of the royal pyre and associated structures.
  • •The meeting committee approved the restoration of the royal chariot, Phraya Manat, and related equipment.
  • •The steering committee approved plans for public flower-laying ceremonies, royal cremation box reception, entertainment performances, exhibitions, and commemorative pins.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged relevant agencies to work with determination to ensure the ceremony is orderly and most honorable.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who chaired the first steering committee meeting for the royal cremation.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati(สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าพัชรกิติยาภา นเรนทิราเทพยวดี กรมหลวงราชสาริณีสิริพัชร มหาวัชรราชธิดา)
The royal whose royal cremation ceremony is being planned following her passing on June 11, 2026.
Sophon Saram(โสภณ ซารัมย์)ℹ️
The President of the National Assembly who attended the meeting.
Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)
The spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.
His Majesty the King(พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว)
The monarch who granted permission for the funeral arrangements and was invited to be the ceremony advisor.

Place

Santi Maitri Building (Inner), Government House(ตึกสันติไมตรี (หลังใน) ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)
The location where the steering committee meeting was held on August 26.
Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall(พระที่นั่งพิมานรัตยา)ℹ️
The location where the royal body was enshrined.

Organization

Bureau of the Royal Household(สำนักพระราชวัง)ℹ️
The agency tasked by the King to manage the royal funeral.