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Foreword

from the Permanent Secretary for Culture

The Thai monarchs have undertaken many works to Promote the well-being of all the Thai
people. The institution of monarchy continues to be most respected institution in the Thai society. The
high admiration and the feelings of deepest gratitude have been expressed to the monarchs for granting
valuable guidance, consolation and support to the Thai subjects.
The Ministry of Culture is a government unit directly responsible for preserving, transmitting
and promoting Thai art and culture in the contemporary context through the active participation of all
sectors of society so that the three institutional pillars – Nation, Religion and Monarch can be maintained.
The book “The Royal Coronation Ceremony,” is made available to the general public in
order for them to gain a broader understanding and appreciation of the knowledge about an ancient
ceremonial introduction of the monarch to power. Immediately after his coronation, the monarch can
exercise full authority and become justly and rightfully the head of state. lts contents are exactly what the
title specifies: history of coronation, preparation for ceremony, preliminary rites, and concluding rites. In
addition, in formation about the coronation includes traditional oath of accession of the king of Chakri
dynasty, royal regalia, scene of the ceremonies, and site of purification bath of water collected from the
principal rivers of the Kingdom etc.

I believe this book will be useful and give more understanding about the Coronation of the
Thai monarch and its significance in the Kingdom of Thailand

(Mr. Kitsayapong Siri)
Permanent Secretary for Culture

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