Chonburi Gov. Khomsan Ekachai
lights candles and incense in front of King Buddha Yod Fa Chulalok’s image.
Chonburi Gov. Khomsan Ekachai led the province’s Chakri
Day celebration, honoring the founding of the current royal dynasty.
The April 6 ceremony at the Chonburi district office
marks the founding of the dynasty in 1782 with the ascension of Phra Buddha
Yod Fa Chulalok, or King Rama I the Great, to the Thai throne.
Senee lit candles and incense and made offerings of
flowers in front of the King Buddha Yod Fa Chulalok’s image.
Chakri Day was first instituted by HM the King Vajiravudh
(Rama VI) in 1919 to commemorate all the Kings in the Chakri Dynasty, which
started with Rama I and continues to this day with Rama IX, HM the King
Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great.
The reigning Kings in the House of Chakri brought peace
and tranquility to the people within Thailand’s borders and successfully
protected the Kingdom, maintaining sovereignty and integrity through crucial
periods threatened by European colonization and two World Wars.
In commemorating Chakri Day, the national flag is proudly
displayed by the people of Thailand and both government officials and
members of the community participate in traditional ceremonies, making
offerings of flowers and garlands at the many statues of Kings in the House
of Chakri. (CPRD)
