On 24 October 2026, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata, in collaboration with Wat Thai Buddhagaya, organized a series of sacred merit-making ceremonies in Bodhgaya, the revered land of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, to commemorate and pay tribute to the immeasurable grace, compassion, and lifelong dedication of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The ceremonies included Buddhist chanting, a public sandalwood-flower offering ceremony, and an alms-giving ceremony, conducted with profound reverence to honor Her Majesty’s enduring legacy and invaluable contributions to the Thai people.

The religious ceremony was presided over by His Eminence Phra Brahmavajirabodhivong, Chief Abbot of Wat Thai Buddhagaya and Head of the Thai Buddhist Missions to India and Nepal, together with ten Thai Buddhist missionary monks. The lay ceremony was presided over by Ms. Siriporn Tantipanyathep, Consul-General of Thailand in Kolkata, who paid homage to the Triple Gem by lighting of incense and candles and offered her deepest respects before the Royal tribute altar placed in front of Her Majesty’s portrait.

During the ceremony, the Consul-General presented offerings to the Sangha, offered traditional monastic robes, participated in meditation, and led Thai and international Buddhists in the public sandalwood flower offering ceremony. The solemn yet meaningful occasion reflected the profound gratitude, love and respect of the Thai people towards Her Majesty, whose boundless compassion, unwavering dedication, and gracious benevolence have touched countless lives and contributed greatly to the well-being of the people, the preservation of Thai culture, and the promotion of humanitarian causes.. The merit-making ceremonies brought together Thai Buddhists, who gathered in unity, devotion, and remembrance, reaffirming the timeless Buddhist values of compassion, generosity, and selfless service that have exemplified throughout Her Majesty’s life and work.

On 26 October 2026, the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata, and the Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, organized the Royal Dental Unit Project at Wat Thai Buddhagaya as a meaningful tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The project provided dental care services to Buddhist monks, nuns, and volunteers, extending care and compassion to those serving the Buddhist community in Bodhgaya. The initiative reflected Thailand’s enduring commitment to the principal of compassion, public service, and the spirit of giving for the benefit of society.

On the same day, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata organized a community service activity as another merit-making tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The activity provided school uniforms, shoes, educational supplies, and lunch to underprivileged students at Panchasila School in Buddhagaya. The Ambassador of Thailand to India, together with the delegation from the Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, also participated in the activity, demonstrating a shared commitment to supporting local communities and promoting the values of kindness and social responsibility.

On 27 October 2026, the Consul-General attended the Devorohaṇa alms-giving ceremony at the Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Buddhagaya, where alms were offered to 200 Buddhist monks from various countries on the auspicious occasion marking the end of Buddhist Lent. The ceremony was held as a merit-making tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The delegation from the Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, along with a large number of Thai and international Buddhists, also participated in this significant religious occasion, reflecting the enduring bonds of faith, compassion, and friendship that unite Buddhist communities from Thailand, India, and around the world.