Rehearsals of royal barge procession

Oarsmen practice bare rowing under Rama VIII Bridge on Friday in preparation for the royal barge procession along the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok.

The royal barge procession will be organised for a royal krathin ceremony on Oct 27, 2024. The event is part of the celebrations for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's 72nd birthday, which falls on July 28.