PUBLISHED: 3 Jul 2024 at 05: 04
The second 14 ships in the royal boat parade were granted a blessing service by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) on Tuesday before their Thursday launch on the Chao Phraya River.
The service for eight royal ships was presided over by Navy Chief Adm Adoong and his assistant, Pan-iam, at the National Museum of Royal Barges in Bangkok Noi.
The listing includes the Suphannahong, which is the most beautiful of all ships, the Narayana Song Suban, which has a spear crafted with the statue of the Hindu god Narayana mounted on top of a bursa, and the Anantanagaraj, which has a spear carved like a seven- headed medusa.
Additionally, six escort boats were honored at the meeting, including the Ekachai Lao Thong, the Krabi Ran Ron Rap, and the Khrut Hern Het ships.
The 14 ships will launch on the river before moving to the RTN’s Thonburi Naval Dockyard, which is a short distance away.
A aristocratic krathin ceremony will be held on October 27th. The royal barge parade will remain organized. The celebration is part of the celebrations for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s 72nd day, which falls on July 28.
His Majesty the King has approved the anchorage of three imperial ships, Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban, and Anantanagaraj, at Ratchaworadit Pier for an outdoor museum, as well as an oarsmen’s present twice daily on July 28 and 29.
Adm Adoong claimed that the RTN has prepared about 2, 000 oars to join in the meeting while the Good Art Department has fully restored all 52 barges to be used for the march.
A new song for the march has also been completed, said Adm Adoong.
The RTN may totally practise the march from August 1 through August 1 for a full of 12 times. On October 15 and 22, the entire team will wear their standard coxswain attire.
Adm Adoong said he will continue playing his part despite his pensions in September and that all efforts are being made for the opulent meeting.