Bangkok: On his first day at Government House, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul, carried with him an amulet given by Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul. This gesture was noted during a moment of homage to sacred objects at the Government House, signifying the beginning of his official duties.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Paradorn, when asked by the media about what he brought with him on his inaugural day, revealed an amulet of Somdej Thongchai from his shirt pocket. This amulet was a birthday gift from Mr. Anutin, marking a personal connection and symbol of good fortune. After sharing this with the media, Mr. Paradorn returned the amulet to his pocket with a smile.
In a related event at 9:18 a.m., Mr. Somsak and Mrs. Rawiwan Prisananantakun, parents of Mr. Paradorn, made their way to Building 1 carrying the Phra Phutthasiritrait Phra Prang Prathanphon amulet. Mr. Somsak explained that this amulet was previously given to Mr. Paradorn by Mr. Anutin during his tenure as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, and he intended to keep it in his office.