Prawit Wongsuwan Leads Kathin Ceremony at Wat Pho Phueak
General Prawit Wongsuwan presided over a merit-making Kathin ceremony in Ayutthaya, raising 1.1 million baht for temple restoration.
On November 7, 2026, General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, served as the chairman for a Kathin ceremony at Wat Pho Phueak in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The event was attended by several prominent former military and police officials, including former Defense Permanent Secretaries General Theppong Tippayachan and General Nat Intracharoen, as well as former National Police Chief General Chakthip Chaijinda.
According to Khaosod Online, the ceremony successfully raised 1.1 million baht in donations. These funds are designated for the restoration of religious structures damaged by recent flooding, as well as for the general maintenance of the temple and the preservation of Thai traditions. The merit-making event was also dedicated to King Taksin the Great and the memory of the General's mother, Saisanee Wongsuwan.
For residents and visitors, such events offer a glimpse into traditional Thai Buddhist practices and the social significance of the Kathin season, which follows the end of the three-month Rains Retreat. While the event was primarily a religious and social gathering, the presence of high-profile political figures drew significant public attention. It remains to be confirmed how the specific restoration projects at the temple will be prioritized using the collected funds.
