Chulabhorn Research Institute Holds a Merit-Making Ceremony for the 100th Day Memorial in Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother
On Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10.00 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a merit-making ceremony for the 100th Day Memorial in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI and Chairman of the ceremony, accompanied by CRI executives and personnel, attended the ceremony. The ceremony was held in the Convention Room at the CRI Convention Center.
In the ceremony, Phrakhru Sri Punyakorn, Assistant Abbot of Wat Lak Si (Royal Monastery) kindly presided over the religious rites, accompanied by 10 monks. The monks chanted prayers to dedicate merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother who tirelessly performed Her Royal Duties for the happiness of all the Thai people and the prosperity and progress of the nation. The ceremony commenced with the Chairman of the ceremony lighting candles and incense sticks to pay homage to the Triple Gem and lighting a small set of offerings in front of Her Late Majesty’s portrait. The monks then led the chanting of prayers. The Chairman placed funeral/requiem robes, after which the monks performed the merit-dedication ritual. Afterwards, the Chairman and the executives presented alms and requisite items to the monks, who then chanted blessings. The Chairman performed a water-pouring ritual, paid homage to the Triple Gem, paid respect before Her Late Majesty’s portrait, and took leave of the monks, concluding the ceremony.
The CRI executives and personnel expressed their deepest gratitude and in recognition of Her Late Majesty’s supreme benevolence and tireless and steadfast commitment to promoting happiness of the Thai people, providing assistance and guidance for national development to elevate the quality of life of the Thai people, conserving and rehabilitating natural resources and the environment, and preserving Thai arts and culture, through Her Late Majesty’s numerous and significant Royally Initiated Projects across the country. These projects notably include the SUPPORT Foundation, the Forest Loves Water Project, the Model Farm Project, and the Little House in the Big Forest Project. These projects represent only a part of Her Late Majesty’s Royal Duties, which were carried out with perseverance and compassion for all the Thai people, truly bringing maximum benefits to Thailand.
Public Relations Section Office of the President
February 3, 2026