Thai Prime Minister's Office Marks 94th Anniversary With Blessing Ceremony

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Somdej Phra Phutthacharn (Snit Chuan Panyyo), a member of the Mahatherasangha Council, chief of the Eastern ecclesiastical district, and abbot of Wat Trimitviharn, presided over the monastic side of a Buddhist blessing ceremony commemorating the 94th anniversary of the Prime Minister's Office. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led the lay participants. Deputy Prime Ministers, cabinet ministers, senior government officials, heads of state agencies, state enterprises, and representatives from public and private sectors participated in the ceremony at the Santitham Building outside Government House.

Secretary-General Yupa Tavivatchakij and Prime Minister's Office administrative staff welcomed delegations from participating organizations who contributed to the office's Disaster Relief Fund. June 28 marks the office's founding anniversary, and 2026 marked the 94th anniversary with the Office of the Secretary-General of the Prime Minister's Office, the Prime Minister's Secretariat, the Cabinet Secretariat, and the Public Relations Department as main organizers.

During the ceremony, the Prime Minister lit incense and candles in homage to the Triple Gem and offered robes to ten monks, followed by monks bestowing precepts. The Prime Minister then made merit offerings before a statue of Rama I and offered ten sets of robes. After monks chanted blessings and the Prime Minister poured water in the traditional merit-sharing ritual, officials performed further merit-making ceremonies before monks chanted Buddhist blessings for auspiciousness.

The Prime Minister and cabinet members then offered alms and food to the monks, who offered their blessings in return. The Prime Minister poured water to share merit and received blessed water before paying respects to the Triple Gem and the presiding monk. The office also invited Somdej Phra Maharajmongkhon, assistant abbot of Wat Trimitviharn and a council member, to sprinkle blessed water throughout the office buildings for good fortune.

Participants celebrated the 94th anniversary and contributed to the Disaster Relief Fund to assist disaster victims across the country. The Prime Minister's Office presented a commemorative publication titled "Prime Minister's Office Year 94" detailing the organization's history, vision, mission, structure, and major accomplishments.

The 94th anniversary celebration reflected strong cooperation between the Prime Minister's Office and all participating sectors in government operations, and demonstrated commitment to serving the welfare and benefit of the Thai people and nation.