Bangkok, May 4 – The Royal Thai Army joins hands with communities in Phra Nakhon District to organize an activity entitled “Phra Nakhon District Communities and the Royal Thai Army join forces to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. on the occasion of the Coronation Day 2023" at Wat Intharawihan, Phra Aram Luang (Bang Khun Phrom)

Today (May 4, 2023) at 8:00 a.m., the Royal Thai Army by the Office of the Secretary of the Army Together with the community in Phra Nakhon district organized the activity "Phra Nakhon community and the Royal Thai Army together in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej On the occasion of the Coronation Day of the year 2023 "with Colonel Thirat Sombatsiri, Deputy Secretary of the Army as a representative of the Royal Thai Army, leading troops together with the private sector, government agencies and people in Phra Nakhon area to join the activities at Wat Intharawihan, Phra Aram Luang (Bang Khun Phrom)

The event consists of a ceremony to blanket Luang Pho To. and a ceremony to prosper the Lord Buddha Give royal merit to His Majesty the King

Coronation Day falls on May 4 of every year as a result of the coronation day of the Kings of the Chakri Dynasty. Started for the first time in the reign of King Mongkut. According to the old tradition, in the 6th month (corresponding to May), the Army joins the Phra Nakhon community. Therefore organized activities to show loyalty and raise awareness among the people to honor the benevolence of the Thai King as well as for people in all sectors especially the communities around the Royal Thai Army Headquarters Has participated with the Royal Thai Army in organizing community relations activities to honor His Majesty the King It is considered to strengthen good relations between the people and the military. This creates confidence, faith and cooperation in supporting the mission of the Royal Thai Army. in order to safeguard the institutions of the nation, religion, monarchy and people. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency