Thousands join Luang Phor Pan boat procession in Gulf of Thailand

Khaosod•Society•12m ago

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Thousands of disciples participated in the annual Luang Phor Pan boat procession and flag competition in the Gulf of Thailand on November 13, 2026.

•The event took place on November 13, 2026, honoring Luang Phor Pan, a famous monk from Samut Prakan.
•Over 100 fishing and local boats participated in a tradition of competing for yantra cloth flags in the sea.
•The procession moved from the Gulf of Thailand to a land-based parade on a Busabok carriage for public worship.

•Luang Phor Pan was a former abbot of Wat Mongkhon Khothawat (Wat Bang hia) and a famous monk of Samut Prakan.
•On November 13, 2026, thousands of disciples gathered for the Luang Phor Pan procession.
•The flag competition in the sea is an old tradition that has been passed down for over 100 years.
•Over 100 fishing and local boats escorted the image of Luang Phor Pan into the Gulf of Thailand.
•Local fishing boats attempted to approach the boat carrying the image of Luang Phor Pan to compete for yantra cloth flags.
•Marine police, rescue workers, and emergency medical personnel provided safety oversight along the route.
•The image of Luang Phor Pan was later moved to a Busabok carriage for a land procession to allow the public to pay respects.

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Luang Phor Pan(หลวงพ่อปาน)

A famous monk from Samut Prakan and former abbot of Wat Mongkhon Khothawat.

Wat Mongkhon Khothawat (Wat Bang hia)(วัดมงคลโคธาวาส (วัดบางเหี้ย))

The temple where Luang Phor Pan served as abbot.

Khlong Dan Subdistrict Municipality(เทศบาลตำบลคลองด่าน)

The entity credited for the images of the event.

Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️

The location where the boat procession and flag competition took place.

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

The province associated with the famous monk Luang Phor Pan.