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Published: 04 June,2024 | Updated: 04 June,2024
Thai PM chairs candle-lighting ceremony to bless the Queen of Thailand

Bangkok, June 4 (AseanAll)  — Thai Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke disclosed that on June 3, 2024, at the central stage, Sanam Luang ceremonial ground, Sanam Luang Royal Plaza, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, together with spouse, Mrs. Pakpilai Thavisin, presided over the ceremony of homage offering, kindling of auspicious blessing candles and glory praising in celebration of Thai Queen’s birthday anniversary. 

Attending the ceremony were Thai Vice President of the Senate (Representative of the President of the National Assembly and the President of the Senate), President of the Supreme Court and spouse, presidents of independent organizations under the constitution and spouses, cabinet members and spouses, high-ranking judicial and civilian government officials, military, police, state enterprise officials, and Thai people from all walks of life.


Upon arrival at Sanam Luang Royal Plaza, the Prime Minister, Representative of the President of the National Assembly and the President of the Senate, and the President of the Supreme Court took their position at the altar of honor, paid homage to Her Majesty’s portrait, and offered traditional cone-shaped floral receptacles and homage offering, before bowing and kindling the auspicious blessing candles. 


The Prime Minister, then, delivered a commemorative speech to praise the Queen, followed by singing the Royal Anthems, and proclaiming “Long Live the Queen” 3 times in unison to complete the ceremony.