"The Prime Minister and his wife" preside over the merit-making ceremony and alms-giving ceremony. Offering royal merit on the occasion of His Majesty the King's birthday Year 2023
General Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister and Minister of Defense along with Mrs. Naraporn Chan-o-cha, wife, presided over the ceremony and offering alms to monks Offering royal merit on the occasion of His Majesty the King's birthday Year 2023, with the President of the Supreme Court Senate President President of the constitutional organization and wife Cabinet and spouse secretary to the prime minister His Majesty's Government Governor of Bangkok Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces/Commander of the National Police with his wife Head of a government agency at the level of Permanent Secretary or equivalent Permanent Secretary of Bangkok also participated in the merit making ceremony this time
when the Prime Minister and his wife arrived at Sanam Luang Somdet Phra Rachakan, 10 monks sitting in the monastic seat The Prime Minister lights candles and incense to pay homage to the Triple Gems. Offering candles and joss sticks in front of the portrait of His Majesty the King staff of precepts Somdet Phra Rachakan, 10 monks giving precepts, monks chanting the Buddha's mantra Then the Prime Minister and his wife, the President of the National Assembly, the President of the Supreme Court Senate President President of the constitutional organization and government agencies offering Thai Dharma wares to 10 monks. The Prime Minister presents 10 tri-colored robes and pours water to receive blessings. Say goodbye to the Triple Gems. and paying respects in front of the portrait of His Majesty the King
Then the Prime Minister and his wife Bring participants in the ceremony to offer alms to 172 monks to complete the ceremony.
Then, at 7:45 a.m., the Prime Minister presided over the ceremony of swearing an oath to be a good civil servant and the power of the country, with civil servants, soldiers, police, state enterprises and various agencies participating, with General Prayut saying that
“I, Lord Buddha, take this solemn oath. will behave as a good official and the power of the country honesty Follow in the footsteps of the royal family Determined to solve the problems of the nation and the people. create benefits for the land and live by adhering to the principles of religious teachings according to the royal guidance forever"
Source: Thai News Agency