Bangkok's royal barge procession 2026

Bangkok Post · Bangkok Post Public Company Limited · 2026-11-07 01:27 UTC

Their Majesties the King and Queen take part in the royal barge procession to Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan, commonly known as the Temple of Dawn, on Friday (Nov 6) to present royal Kathin robes as part of celebrations marking the Queen’s 48th birthday on June 3, 2026. The ceremony showcases Thailand’s royal traditions, with 52 elaborately decorated barges rowed by a total of 2,000 oarsmen from the Royal Thai Navy. Their Royal Highnesses Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya and Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, along with Chao Khun Phra Sineenat Bilaskalayani, also accompany Their Majesties.

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