Thailand is set to organize “The Celebration on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 28th July 2024,” which involves a series of events throughout the year to commemorate the 72nd birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X). 

               Many of the celebrations will spotlight His Majesty the King’s many accomplishments and contributions to the people of Thailand, as well as activities befitting the monarchy’s cultural and spiritual leadership. In 2024, visitors to Thailand can expect to see buildings and public places festooned in yellow and white to mark the occasion.

Royal Events in 2024
1. Feb 24 – Mar 3: Sanam Luang Ceremony to Enshrine Buddha Relics
2. Check back for more announcements.

Invitation to pay homage to the Relics of the Lord Buddha (February 24th to March 18th, 2024)

A ceremony has been held to invite the relics of the Lord Buddha and his two disciples from India and temporarily enshrine them at the Sanam Luang ceremonial grounds. The event was attended by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, related committee members, and representatives from various agencies and was made possible through collaboration between Thailand’s Ministry of Culture, the National Museum of Bangkok, and the Embassy of India in Bangkok.

The Buddhist relics at the Sanam Luang have been made available to the public to pay homage from February 24th to March 3rd, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. People attending are encouraged to wear Thai traditional clothing or formal white attire.

Afterward, there will be ceremonies to invite the Buddhist relics to other regions of Thailand, as follows: 

• Northern Thailand at the Grand Pavilion (Hor Kham Luang) in Royal Park Rajapruek, Chiang Mai from March 5th–8th.
• Northeast Thailand (Isan) at Maha Wanaram Temple in Ubon Ratchathani from March 10th–13th.
• Southern Thailand at the Maha That Wachiramongkol Temple (Wat Bang Thong) in Krabi from March 15th–18th.

Credit: https://www.thailandnow.in.th