PM Anutin Makes Merit at Wat Rakhang for Monk's 42nd Birthday
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At 10:10 a.m. on October 29, 2026, media reported that after receiving Darren Hsiao, president of Peng Shen Technology (Thailand), and Charles Shen, chairman of Zhen Ding Technology Group, at Government House, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul traveled to Wat Rakhang Kositaram to participate in merit-making for the 42nd birthday anniversary of Phra Ratchawitthi Thammakhon (Watchara Phatthamo), the assistant abbot known as Jaokhun Ton, which falls on October 31.
Upon arrival, the prime minister met with Phra Ratchawitthi Thammakhon before proceeding to pay homage to the statue of Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phromrangsi) inside the ordination hall for blessings.
Accompanying the prime minister were Traisulee Trisaranakul, secretary-general to the prime minister; Arsit Sampantharat, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior; Nirat Pongsitthaworn, director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation; and senior ministry officials.
Local residents who had come to make merit for the end of Buddhist Lent greeted the prime minister and requested photos. He then departed for a House of Representatives meeting at Parliament House.
