Buddhist Ceremony in Observance of the Nawamindra Maharaj Day (13 October 2026), Piyamaharaj Day (23 October 2026), and the passing anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother (24 Octobe ...

Buddhist Ceremony in Observance of the Nawamindra Maharaj Day (13 October 2026), Piyamaharaj Day (23 October 2026), and the passing anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother (24 October 2026).

On 9 October 2026, the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna organized a Buddhist ceremony in observance of the Nawamindra Maharaj Day – the passing of King Rama IX on 13 October 2026, Piyamaharaj Day – the passing of King Rama V on 23 October 2026, and the passing anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on 24 October 2026 at Wat Yansangworn in Vienna.

The ceremony was presided over by the Abbot of Wat Yansangworn, as the head of the monastic chapter, and Mr. Montri Nathananan, Chargé d'affaires a.i. Officials and staff of the Royal Thai Embassy, together with members of the Thai community in Vienna, participated in the Buddhist chanting ceremony, offered alms to the monk, and engaged in meditation to dedicate merit to HM King Rama V, HM King Rama IX and HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.