Mongkol News - Celebrating 73rd Birthday of Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamongkol Muni

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamongkol Muni (Thongchai Dhammadecho) will celebrate his 73rd birthday. His close disciples and devoted followers will gather to pay respects and honor this milestone as they do every year. Based at Wat Trimitra Witthayaram Worawihan in Bangkok's Samphanthawong District, he is a renowned Buddhist scholar and respected religious teacher who is frequently invited to participate in Buddhist blessing ceremonies nationwide. Currently 72 years old and in his 52nd year as a monk, he serves as a member of the Buddhist Sangha Council, Central Regional Ecclesiastical Chief, and Assistant Abbot of Wat Trimitra Witthayaram.