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Govt Prepares Royal Cremation for Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Govt Prepares Royal Cremation for Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Thairath•Politics•35m ago

Reader Briefing

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the first committee meeting to prepare the royal cremation ceremony for Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the first committee meeting on August 26, 2026.
  • •Princess Bajrakitiyabha passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
  • •The government is scheduled to host the funeral prayer ceremony on Monday, September 21, 2026.
  • •The meeting approved plans for the royal pyre, royal carriages, and public participation activities.

Overview

  • •Princess Bajrakitiyabha passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the first meeting of the Royal Cremation Ceremony Steering Committee on August 26, 2026, at 13.30 at Santi Maitri Building (Inner) Government House.
  • •His Majesty the King granted permission for the Bureau of the Royal Household to manage the funeral, with the body enshrined at Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall.
  • •The government is scheduled to host the funeral prayer ceremony on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 19.00.
  • •The steering committee approved the construction of the royal pyre and associated structures, as well as the restoration of the Royal Chariot and Phraya Mas.
  • •The meeting approved the organization of public flower-offering ceremonies, royal fire-box reception ceremonies, celebratory performances, exhibitions, and commemorative pins.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged the committee and related agencies to work with determination to ensure the ceremony is orderly and possesses the highest honor.

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Key Entities

Person

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati(สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าพัชรกิติยาภา นเรนทิราเทพยวดี กรมหลวงราชสาริณีสิริพัชร มหาวัชรราชธิดา)
The royal member for whom the royal cremation ceremony is being prepared.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who chaired the steering committee meeting.
Sophon Saram(โสภณ ซารัมย์)ℹ️
President of the National Assembly who attended the steering committee meeting.
Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)
Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.
His Majesty the King(พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว)
The monarch who granted permission for funeral arrangements and serves as the ceremony consultant.

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️
The body responsible for organizing the royal cremation ceremony.
Bureau of the Royal Household(สำนักพระราชวัง)ℹ️
The agency tasked by His Majesty the King to manage the funeral arrangements.

Place

Santi Maitri Building (Inner), Government House(ตึกสันติไมตรี (หลังใน) ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)
The location where the steering committee meeting was held.
Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall(พระที่นั่งพิมานรัตยา)ℹ️
The location where the body of Princess Bajrakitiyabha is enshrined.