The meeting included representatives from various sectors, including religious leaders and government officials.
Among the key participants were Phra Kru Phromprapassorn, Deputy Chief Monk of Phuket, Phra Maha Taweesak Nanthammo, Chief Monk of Kathu District, Phra Kru Wisut Kittiyaporn, Chief Monk of Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham and Mrs Bussadee Suwannarat, Governor Sophon’s wife and President of the Phuket Red Cross.
During the meeting, it was announced that the Ministry of Interior had highlighted the significance of the King’s upcoming birthday, marking six cycles (72 years) on July 28, 2024. The government intends to hold a series of celebratory events, including a royal ordination project, in honor of the auspicious occasion.
The first committee meeting took place on Nov 23 last year, at the Government House, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, said an official report of the meeting yesterday.
The committee agreed to hold formal celebration activities from July 14 to Aug 3, 2024. Participants will include government officials, private sector employees, and the public. Each province, including Bangkok, will have 73 participants, with ceremonies held at designated temples.
In Phuket, the ordination ceremonies will take place at Thep Wanaram Temple (Wat Manik). The schedule includes pre-ordination rehearsals on July 12, hair shaving on July 13, the ordination ceremony on July 14, daily almsgiving or chanting from July 15 to Aug 3, and the monks’ return to lay life on Aug 3.
The Phuket Provincial Office encourages all sectors, including state enterprises, local government organisations and the general public to support the project, said teh official report.
Each ordination requires a sponsorship of B3,000 to cover necessary expenses, such as robes, food and drinks for the monks throughout the 21-day period. Contributions can be made to the Phuket Provincial Office’s Finance and Accounting Division through the designated Krung Thai Bank account (Account No. 805-6-01545-0). For more information, contact 076-224822 or 076-211102.
“Phuket calls upon all to join in this revered celebration and support the ordination project, contributing to a momentous event that honors His Majesty the King’s significant milestone,” said the report.