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Coronation-related activities to formally start on April 6 with blessing of coronation water

12 Sept 21:00 Key points summarised by AI

Coronation activities officially begin April 6 with a nationwide ceremony for collecting holy water, followed by provincial blessing ceremonies on April 8-9.
All blessed water will be sent to Wat Suthat Thepwararam in Bangkok for a grand blessing ceremony on April 19, presided over by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
The main three-day coronation ceremony for HM the King is scheduled from May 4-6, with May 6 declared a national holiday.
Key events include traditional rituals, HM the King being officially pronounced as the promoter of Buddhism, a royal procession through Bangkok, and public audiences.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.