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We are a few days away from Chinese New Year 2015, this year Wat Pho helds the celebration from 18-22 February. With the Tourism authority of Thailand’s campaign to boost torism in Thailand, this year is expected that we will greet more Chinese visitors during the period of their new year. This will add the fascination of Wat Pho which is ranked as the top attraction in Thailand.

According to His Venerable Phra Thep Veeraporn’s request to Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for the participation of The cremation event of Phra Dhamma Panyabordee, the previous abbot of Wat Pho, The Princess has accepted the participation and the event will be held on 10 May 2015 at 17.00 PM at The Royal Prapprachai crematorium, Wat Thepsirin.

During every Decembers, is considered as the month of happiness around the world when people send gifts and wish that their love one is full of happiness. In this occasion, the monk committee of Wat Pho, led by Rajwachiraporn, would like to invite everyone to join many Buddhist activities that will be organized this December.

The photos taken from Nekkhamma Ordination dedicated to Queen Sirikit's birthday on 11 August 2014. The event started on 1pm. by Phra Rajwachiraporn who gave the ordaination to 150 people.

General Surayud Chulanont ,currently Privy Councilor to King Bhumibol Adulyadej attended the funeral of Phra Dhammapanyabordee as the representative of His Masjesty the King on 2 August,2014 together with monks from various temples and guests.