BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has announced plans to sell commemorative pins honoring Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, ahead of Her Majesty’s Royal Cremation Ceremony on December 16. Produced with royal permission, the pins will go on sale at Big C stores nationwide on November 9, priced at 300 baht each.
Chatchai Bangchuad, permanent secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the arrangements during a press conference at Big C Place on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok. Senior executives from Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited attended the event, including Chief Executive Officer and President Aswin Techajareonvikul and Executive Board Vice Chairperson Thapanee Techajareonvikul.
The pins can be worn during ceremonies associated with the royal funeral and kept as lasting tributes to Her Majesty’s memory. After expenses are deducted, the proceeds from their sale will be presented to His Majesty the King for royal charitable purposes, to be used at His Majesty’s discretion.
The Office of the Permanent Secretary is coordinating with BJC Big C Group and Big C Supercenter to make the commemorative pins available throughout Thailand. The nationwide distribution allows people in different regions to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit while supporting charitable causes through their purchases. (NNT)
