Buddhist Ceremony Honors Princess Chulabhorn's Birthday

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Phra Phromvachirphothiwong (Veerayut Veeryuthot), abbot of Wat Thai Buddha Kaya and head of the Buddhist missionary delegation to India and Nepal, presided over a religious ceremony. Deputy Culture Minister Sabida Thaisetrect delegated Prasop Riangnguean, Permanent Secretary of the Culture Ministry, to lead the lay delegation in a merit-making Buddhist chanting ceremony honoring Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, Deputy Registrar, on the occasion of her birthday on July 4. The ceremony was held at Wat Suvarnnaphum Buddhachayanti temple in Bang Saothong District, Samut Prakan Province, attended by Provincial Governor Supahmit Chinsri, Deputy Director of the Department of Religion Patthanachat Pannyasilp, Culture Ministry administrators, officials, and citizens.

On the occasion of her birthday on July 4, Thai people of all backgrounds gathered to express reverence and loyalty by performing merit-making activities in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, Deputy Registrar, who has dedicated herself to Buddhist patronage and countless public service endeavors across religious, cultural, artistic, and social development sectors.

In Buddhist affairs, she serves as a devoted patron and supporter of the faith, continually promoting Buddhism both domestically and internationally. She chairs the project to construct the Dharma Museum and Stupa of Luang Ta Maha Bua Yannasampanno at Wat Pa Ban Tat, and supports a radio station broadcasting dhamma to the public. In 2020, she traveled to India to oversee merit-making activities and a mass ordination ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of Chulabhorn Hospital. During that journey, she visited significant Buddhist sites including Kushinara in Uttar Pradesh, where Buddha attained parinirvana. She led the lay delegation in ordination ceremonies, circumambulated the Bodhi Tree, offered robes and gold leaf to Buddha statues, and brought joy to Buddhists from Thailand and worldwide.

In arts and culture, she demonstrates remarkable artistic talent in visual arts and painting, creating valuable works whose exhibition proceeds support public welfare. She continuously promotes, preserves, and disseminates Thai art and culture. In recognition of her outstanding creative contributions and cultural stewardship, the Culture Ministry's National Culture Committee presented her with the "Sirisalapin—National Artist" award for 2024, honoring her as a creator of precious artistic works and guardian of national identity.

Prasop stated that the Culture Ministry, through the Department of Religion and in cooperation with Wat Suvarnnaphum Buddhachayanti in Bang Saothong District, Samut Prakan Province, held this Buddhist chanting merit ceremony to honor and pay tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, Deputy Registrar.