Royal Kathin Ceremony Held at Wat Benchamabophit

On November 5, 2026, at 5:20 PM, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana presided over the Royal Kathin ceremony at Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram in Bangkok. According to Prachachat Business, the royal couple performed the traditional merit-making ritual of offering the Kathin robes to the monks at the temple. In addition to the Kathin ceremony, the royal couple also participated in a gold-pouring ceremony for the casting of sacred objects. The Kathin ceremony is a significant annual Buddhist tradition that takes place following the end of the three-month Rains Retreat, marking a period when laypeople offer new robes to monks. For residents and visitors, such royal ceremonies often result in temporary traffic adjustments or increased security presence in the vicinity of the temple. While the event proceeded as scheduled, those planning to visit historic temples in Bangkok during the post-Rains Retreat season should remain aware that royal activities may occasionally impact local access. Further details regarding the specific sacred objects cast during the ceremony have not been officially released.