Royal Chariot Restoration Nears Completion, Procession Rehearsals Begin

Khaosod•Society•19d ago

Reader Briefing

The Royal Thai Army Commander has overseen the near-complete restoration of royal chariots and palanquins, including the 'Phra Maha Phichai Ratcharot,' with rehearsals for upcoming royal ceremonies scheduled.

•The Commander of the Royal Thai Army inspected the restoration progress of royal chariots and palanquins.
•The 'Phra Maha Phichai Ratcharot' and other royal vehicles are nearly 100% complete in their restoration.
•Rehearsals for processions involving these royal vehicles will be conducted six times.
•Restoration work is expected to be fully finished by October, with significant progress already made by relevant departments.

Overview

•July 7, 2026, the Army Commander presided over an inspection of the restoration progress of royal chariots and palanquins.
•The Army Commander inspected the restoration of royal chariots and palanquins at the Royal Chariot Building, National Museum Bangkok.
•Restoration work on the 'Phra Maha Phichai Ratcharot' by the Ordnance Corps, Royal Thai Army, is nearly 100% complete.
•The 'Phra Maha Phichai Ratcharot' and 'Waiyant Rachan Yen' are nearly complete, with other royal vehicles also undergoing restoration.
•Rehearsals for the processions will be conducted six times, including two major rehearsals and four minor rehearsals towards the end of October.
•The restoration is for significant royal ceremonies, including the cremation of Her Majesty the Queen Mother.
•Experts from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and Suranaree University of Technology have conducted strength checks using Magnetic Yoke technology.
•The restoration is expected to be completed in October, with rehearsals scheduled for the end of the month.

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Key Quotes

พล.ต.ภาณุ ป้านทอง

"The Ordnance Corps, Royal Thai Army, has consistently strengthened the iron and wooden parts of all royal chariots, with regular readiness checks. Future improvements will further enhance their strength."

กรมสรรพาวุธทหารบก ได้ดำเนินการเสริมสร้างความแข็งแรงในส่วนที่เป็นเหล็ก และเป็นไม้ ตลอดการใช้งานราชรถทุกองค์เสมอมา มีการตรวจสอบความพร้อมอย่างสม่ำเสมอ และในอนาคตก็จะมีการปรับปรุงให้มีความแข็งแรงมากยิ่งขึ้น

Key Entities

Person

Gen. Phana Kaewplodthuk(พล.อ.พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)

Commander of the Royal Thai Army who presided over the inspection of royal chariot restoration.

Her Majesty the Queen Mother(สมเด็จพระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง)

The late Queen Mother for whom the royal ceremonies are being held.

Gen. Narongrit Kumpira(พลเอก ณรงค์ฤทธิ์ คัมภีระ)

High-ranking officer, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, who participated in the inspection.

Gen. Amrat Boonsuya(พลเอกอมฤต บุญสุยา)

High-ranking officer, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, who participated in the inspection.

Col. Panu Panto(พล.ต.ภาณุ ป้านทอง)

Commander of the Ordnance Industry Center, Ordnance Department, Royal Thai Army, who provided details on readiness.

Place

National Museum Bangkok(พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ พระนคร)ℹ️

Location where the inspection of royal chariot restoration took place.

Organization

Ordnance Department, Royal Thai Army(กรมสรรพาวุธทหารบก)

The department responsible for the maintenance and restoration of royal chariots and palanquins.

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok(มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าพระนครเหนือ)ℹ️

University that provided technical expertise and conducted strength checks on restored royal chariots.

Suranaree University of Technology(มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีสุรนารี)ℹ️

University that provided technical expertise and conducted strength checks on restored royal chariots.

Fine Arts Department(กรมศิลปากร)ℹ️

Agency that cooperates in the restoration and preparation of royal chariots and palanquins.

Office of Ten Crafts(สำนักงานช่างสิบหมู่)

A division within the Fine Arts Department involved in the continuous work on royal chariots.