Royal Thai Navy and Icon Siam Launch Royal Barge Exhibition
The Royal Thai Navy and Icon Siam opened the 'Si San Sattalit' exhibition at Icon Siam on September 29, 2026, displaying all 52 royal barges and explaining the significance of the four leading vessels. The exhibition runs until November 8 and prepares visitors for the Royal Barge Procession on November 6, when King Maha Vajiralongkorn will lead the Kathina robe offering ceremony at Wat Arun to celebrate Queen Suthida’s fourth cycle birthday. Admiral Naraset Wongtratkul presided over the opening, accompanied by navy officials, Icon Siam executives, and dignitaries.
The Royal Thai Navy and Icon Siam are hosting the exhibition 'Si San Sattalit' from September 28 to November 8, 2026 at Icon Lux, M floor, Icon Siam. The exhibition features all 52 royal barges used in the Royal Barge Procession, with detailed information on the four principal barges that lead the flotilla. It aims to prepare the public for the upcoming Royal Barge Procession on November 6, 2026, when King Maha Vajiralongkorn will preside over the Kathina robe offering ceremony at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan to mark the fourth cycle birthday anniversary of Queen Suthida on June 3, 2026. Admiral Naraset Wongtratkul, Assistant Navy Commander and commander of the 2026 procession, presided over the opening ceremony on September 29, attended by senior naval officials, Icon Siam executives, and government and private partners. The event also included a traditional boat chant performance by the navy. Officials emphasized that the procession showcases Thailand’s historical, artistic, and artisanal heritage, reflecting the nation’s cultural legacy for both Thais and international visitors.
