Thai King and Queen Change Buddha Image's Seasonal Regalia
Thai King and Queen ceremonially changed the Emerald Buddha's seasonal robes from summer to rainy-season attire at the Grand Palace temple on July 30, followed by merit-making rites for the late Princess Pacharakitiyabha.
On July 30, 2025, at 5:12 p.m., the King and Queen led a formal procession to the ordination hall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace to ceremonially change the Emerald Buddha's summer regalia to its rainy-season attire, accompanied by Princess Sirivannavari, Princess Tipangkornratchamichoti, and Princess Sineenart. The King ascended to the shrine, paid respects with a garland, removed the summer crown from the Buddha image, and carefully replaced the ceremonial items—including the conch, incense, and white cloth—before placing the rainy-season crown on the image's head. The Queen and the King then made further offerings and merit-making rites at various altars within the temple. Holy water blessed by the Emerald Buddha was later distributed to members of the royal family and other attendees. The King and Queen subsequently departed for Phiman Rattaya Hall to conduct a 50-day merit-making ceremony (Panya Samvara) for the late Princess Pacharakitiyabha.
