University executives and staff gather for a royal blessing ceremony to express loyalty and gratitude on Her Majesty’s 48th birthday.
Khon Kaen University held a royal blessing ceremony on 2 June 2026, from 08:00 to 09:30 hrs, to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the 4th Cycle Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on 3 June 2026. Held at the main hall on the first floor of the Sirikunakorn Building, Office of the President, the event brought together university executives, deans, directors, heads of sectors, faculty members, and staff to express their profound loyalty and gratitude.
Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University, accompanied by his spouse, Dr. Uanjit Panthongviriyakul, presided over the ceremony. The President led the university community in paying respects before the portrait of Her Majesty the Queen and presenting traditional floral offerings.
On this auspicious occasion, the President delivered a formal tribute to Her Majesty the Queen, stating:
“On the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 4th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on 3 June 2026, I, Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University, [double comma removed] together with the university executives, faculty, and staff gathered here, am profoundly delighted to collectively express our loyalty and gratitude on this joyous occasion. We are all deeply aware of Her Majesty’s gracious conduct and tireless dedication in performing numerous royal duties alongside His Majesty the King for the well-being of the people and the prosperity of the nation. Her Majesty is resolutely determined to inherit, preserve, and build upon the development of women’s roles and the conservation of local Thai crafts, continuing the initiatives of the SUPPORT Foundation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. This has brought great joy and enduring benefits to all Her Majesty’s subjects. Her Majesty’s benevolence and virtuous character have firmly established Her Majesty as the Queen of the Land and the centre of loyalty for all subjects, fully deserving of the royal title bestowed by His Majesty the King. On this most auspicious occasion, we humbly offer our blessings: May the Triple Gems and all sacred powers in the universe protect and bless Her Majesty. May Her Majesty be blessed with the fourfold Buddhist blessings, ever-expanding prestige, and happiness, remaining as the revered guide and refuge for all Thai people in longevity.”
Following the address, the Royal Anthem was played, and the attendees joined in singing the royal hymn “Sadudi Jom Raja”. The President then led the assembly in the royal acclamation “Long Live the Queen”, repeated three times. The ceremony concluded with a formal signing of the royal blessing register, led by the President and his spouse, followed by university executives, deans, faculty representatives, directors, and heads of various administrative departments.
News: Benjamaporn Mamook
Photography: Attapon Hampong / Natthawut Phetprapai
