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Among those present from Vietnam were Chairman of the Presidential Office Le Khanh Hai and Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung. The Thai delegation included the Thai Prime Minister, accompanying Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya. |
On the morning of 16/9, Thailand’s king Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and queen visited Quan Su pagoda to offer prayers as part of their state visit to Vietnam.
The king, queen, and their delegation were welcomed by Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Abbot of Quan Su pagoda, along with other monks and Buddhists.
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The king and queen of Thailand entered the main hall, performing the ritual of offering candles and flowers. |
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The king and queen lit candles in the main hall. |
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Monks and Buddhists chanted prayers for the peace and well-being of the king and queen, and for the continued development of Vietnam-Thailand relations, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations. |
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According to the Vietnam News Agency (TTXVN), the prayer ritual exemplified the engaged spirit of Vietnamese Buddhism, affirming the commitment of both nations to working together for a peaceful, cooperative, and prosperous world. |
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Thailand’s queen Suthida listened as the monks and Buddhists chanted prayers. |
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The king and queen extended their greetings and wishes for health and peace to the venerable leaders of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. |
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Monks from the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha saw off the king and queen. |
The king and queen of Thailand bowed to Buddha.
Quan Su pagoda holds significant cultural and religious importance, serving as the headquarters for the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. It has previously welcomed distinguished guests, including the King of Cambodia and the Prime Minister of India. This reflects the deep cultural similarities and profound Buddhist exchange that characterize Vietnam-Thailand relations.
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Ngoc Anh. Photos: Giang Huy.
