NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 23, 2026 UTC
According to the PRD's Phra Lan Facebook page, a five-day royal cremation ceremony for Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother will take place from December 15 to 19, as reported by the Bangkok Post. The events will begin with a royal merit-making ceremony at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace on December 15. The following day, the royal urn will move in a procession to the royal crematorium at Sanam Luang, where the cremation is scheduled for 4:30 pm. [1]
Relics and ashes will be collected on December 17 and transferred to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, followed by further merit-making and a final procession of the ashes to Wat Rajabophit Sathit Maha Simaram and Wat Bowonniwet Vihara on December 19. PM's Office Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi stated that preparations for media centers and live broadcasts will begin in October to ensure accurate, complete, and respectful coverage for the public. [1]
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- Dates set for Queen Mother's cremation — 2026-09-23T05:37:00+07:00