Thailand to Hold Majestic Royal Barge Procession on 9 November 2012

Top Quote One of the grandest spectacles in Thailand and indeed, the world, the Royal Barge Procession is an ancient tradition that was revived by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1959. This breathtaking water-borne procession is reserved for nationally auspicious occasions and has been held only 16 times during His Majesty's reign. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) October 19, 2012 - Bangkok : Global travellers seeking to add another masterpiece event their list of lifetime experiences should pencil 9 November 2012 into their calendars and be in Bangkok to watch the majestic Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya river, The River of Kings. This year, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will preside over the Royal Barge Procession and Royal Kathin ceremony at Wat Arun on behalf of His Majesty the King.

    The royal barges of Thailand are the last of their kind in the world. The last time that a royal barge procession was organized was on 12 June 2006 for the diamond jubilee celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of HM King Bhumibol's accession to the throne.

    Date of the Royal Kathin Ceremony and Royal Barge Procession: November 9, 2012
    Place: Tassana Pirom Yard, Naval Assembly, Royal Thai Navy, Bangkok
    Price of Ticket: 1500 baht / seat

    How to get the ticket:
    1. Tel: +66 2970 2544 to 5
    2. www.welovebooking.com

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