On 9 October 2026, at 10.00 a.m., the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra organised a ceremony on Nawamindra Maharaj Day to commemorate His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great at Dhammadharo Temple, Canberra.

H.E. Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador of Thailand, presided over the ceremony, which was attended by Heads and officials of Team Thailand agencies in Canberra together with their spouses, as well as members of the Thai community in Canberra and nearby areas. The religious ritual was led by Phra Kru Sanghavijit Prathuang Pabhassaro, who was accompanied by a monastic delegation of monks residing at Wat Dhammadharo.

The ceremony comprised a wreath-laying ceremony in homage to His Late Majesty, followed by Buddhist chanting and merit-making, including alms-giving. On this occasion, the Ambassador delivered a commemorative address expressing profound gratitude for the royal benevolence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great. She paid tribute to His Late Majesty’s dedication and invaluable contributions to national development, the improvement of quality of life of the people, water resource management, and international relations, which helped strengthen Thailand’s friendships and ties with many countries. Participants are grateful for His Late Majesty’s benevolence and will continue to apply His Late Majesty’s royal initiatives as well as the working ethics and principles when performing their duties for the betterment of society and the nation.