His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen presided over a ceremony at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok’s Bangkok Noi district to lay a floral wreath at the statue of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand, on Mahidol Day 2026. On September 24, 2026, at 17:27, they traveled by royal car to Siriraj Hospital for the commemorative wreath-laying.
Upon arrival, they were greeted by Professor Dr Apichat Asawamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital; Professor Dr Piyamitr Sritara, President of Mahidol University; Professor Dr Yongyuth Sirivathana, Director of Siriraj Hospital; Admiral Pairochana Phueangchan, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy; and other faculty members.
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen then proceeded to the statue of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, where they laid a floral wreath, lit incense and candles, offered gold leaf, and paid respects by bowing.
Afterwards, they proceeded to the Siriraj 100th Anniversary Hall to pay respects to the statues of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, and His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. They laid flower garlands, lit incense and candles, offered gold leaf, and paid respects by bowing.
His Majesty the King then granted an audience to Professor Dr Apichat Asawamongkolkul, who presented a report and introduced supporters, benefactors, and contributors to the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. His Majesty the King presented commemorative shields and souvenirs to each of them.
Professor Dr Apichat Asawamongkolkul then presented a souvenir to His Majesty the King, and Associate Professor Dr Nantakorn Tongtaeng, Deputy Dean for Special Affairs and Public Relations, presented a souvenir to Her Majesty the Queen.
Afterwards, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen returned to their royal car and departed.
September 24th of each year is designated Mahidol Day to honor and commemorate the great kindness of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, who is revered by the Thai people as the “Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand.” Through his royal initiatives, he laid the foundation for the advancement of the medical and public health systems in Thailand, dedicating his body, wisdom, and personal wealth to the well-being and health of the Thai people.