Thai King Honors Eight Monks Killed In Vehicle Collision
Eight Buddhist monks killed in a vehicle collision near Mukdahan on July 2 received royal honors from the Thai King, including special cremation rites and water blessing ceremonies.
His Majesty the King has graciously granted a special royal water blessing ceremony and floral garland presentation, as well as special cremation rites, for the eight Buddhist monks who tragically lost their lives in a vehicle collision during their morning alms walk.
At 4:30 p.m. on July 4, 2569, His Majesty the King instructed Governor Nairong Thepsenai of Ubon Ratchathani province to present the King's floral garland and the Queen's floral garland before the coffins of Phra Bhikkhu Yothin Wannsri, Phra Bhikkhu Rachatda Thongburanam, Phra Bhikkhu Yuttha Pongsawisek, Phra Bhikkhu Sakda Sila, Phra Bhikkhu Samruay Rawang, Phra Bhikkhu Chaiason Nanthasing, and Phra Bhikkhu Nikorn Angkab, who died when struck by a vehicle near Na Si Nuan market on Mukdahan-Don Tal road in Na Si Nuan subdistrict, Mueang Mukdahan district, Mukdahan province on July 2, 2569. A merit-making ceremony was held at Wat Nam Khun in Nam Khun district, Ubon Ratchathani.
In this regard, His Majesty has graciously accepted the deceased monks into royal patronage and bestowed both the special royal water blessing and special cremation rites.
On this occasion, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn, Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, Her Royal Highness Princess Tippangkarmsame, Her Serene Highness Princess Somsavali, Her Serene Highness Princess Siripha Chudaphorn, Her Serene Highness Princess Adityadej Kittikun, and Her Serene Highness Princess Sineenart Pilaskalayani graciously instructed Governor Nairong Thepsenai to present additional royal garlands at the coffins.
His Majesty the King also graciously instructed the governor to present royal gift baskets to the families of the deceased monks, expressing profound joy and deep appreciation of the royal compassion extended to the bereaved families.
