Royal Ceremony Held for Restoration of Historic Royal Chariots
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over a ritual ceremony to move restored royal chariots from their storage facility.
On October 14, 2026, Thai Post reported that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over a sacred ritual ceremony to move the Great Victory Chariot (Phra Maha Phichai Ratcharot), the Lesser Chariots, and the Royal Gun Carriage from their storage facility. These historic chariots have recently undergone extensive restoration work.
This ceremony is a significant cultural event, as these chariots are prepared for use in the royal funeral rites for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. For residents and visitors, this event highlights the meticulous preservation of Thailand’s royal heritage and the deep cultural significance attached to these ceremonial vehicles, which are rarely seen outside of their storage facility except for major state occasions.
While the ceremony marks the successful completion of the restoration phase, specific details regarding the full schedule of the upcoming royal funeral rites have not yet been finalized or publicly announced. Observers should note that the movement of these chariots is a strictly ceremonial process, and the vehicles will remain under the care of the Fine Arts Department as they are prepared for their eventual role in the state funeral proceedings. Further updates regarding public viewing or specific ceremonial timelines will be provided by the relevant authorities as the royal funeral arrangements progress.
