The Prime Minister leads the Cabinet in laying wreaths on Chulalongkorn Day.

The Prime Minister led the Cabinet in laying wreaths on 'Piyamaharaj Day' to express gratitude for His Majesty's great kindness. Government agencies, private sectors, and educational institutions joined in paying homage together. Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, led the cabinet in laying wreaths on behalf of the Prime Minister and the cabinet at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial, Dusit Palace Plaza (Royal Equestrian Statue Plaza), Dusit District, Bangkok, on Chulalongkorn Day, 23 October 2024, to express loyalty and gratitude for the great royal deeds that King Chulalongkorn has performed for the benefit of the people. Meanwhile, various agencies, organizations, educational institutions, political parties, foundations and associations laid wreaths and paid homage to commemorate the great kindness of King Chulalongkorn, such as the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Supreme Court, the Independent Organization Committee, various ministries, the armed forces, the King Prajadhipok's Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Suankularb Wittayalai School, Assumption College, Bangkok Christian College, Debsirin School, Vajiravudh College, Suankularb Wittayalai School, the Chaipattana Foundation and the Thai Red Cross Society, as well as various private agencies, etc. Every year, October 23 is the anniversary of the death of King Chulalongkorn. The government has declared it 'Piyamaharaj Day' to commemorate the great kindness of King Chulalongkorn who performed various royal duties that were beneficial to the country and its people. Throughout his reign, he had a great vision to save Siam from being a colony of Western countries and developed the country in various aspects, such as the abolition of slavery, the establishment of educational institutions, overseas visits, the development of public utilities and transportation in the country, etc. Source: Thai News Agency