Bangkok: Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya visited the National Museum, Bangkok, where she paid homage to Phra Buddha Sihing and explored the museum's exhibitions. The visit took place on August 15, 2026, and she was received by prominent figures including Ms. Sabida Thaiseth, Minister of Culture, and other key executives from the Ministry of Culture.
According to Thai News Agency, Princess Sirivannavari began her visit by paying homage to the Phra Buddha Sihing image at the Phutthaisawan Throne Hall. She took the time to appreciate the mural paintings depicting the life of Buddha, which were initially created during King Rama I's reign and have since been restored.
Following this, Princess Sirivannavari proceeded to the Mahasurasinhanat Building, where she paid homage to a significant stone carving of Ganesha from Candi Singhasari, Indonesia. This artifact was a gift from the Dutch government to King Chulalongkorn during his visit to Java. The Princess also viewed important artifacts from the Srivijaya period, including a bronze torso of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and a bronze Buddha image with a Naga canopy.
Her visit continued on the second floor of the Mahasurasinhanat Building, where she examined artifacts from the Lopburi period, such as a gilded bronze sculpture believed to depict a person or king of the ancient court. This artifact is approximately 1,000 years old and stands 129 centimeters high.
Concluding her visit, Princess Sirivannavari proceeded to the Isarawinichai Throne Hall for the exhibition "Siam's Exquisite Royal Garments: Honoring Her Majesty the Queen Mother," which featured ancient royal court textiles. She also reviewed restoration work on the Phra Maha Pichai Ratcharot and Phra Vejayanta Ratcharot at the Royal Chariot Storage Facility.