Thailand’s Supreme Patriarch marks 99th birthday (opens in new tab)

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Supreme Patriarch, His Holiness Somdet Phra Ariyavongsagatanana, celebrated his 99th birthday on Friday, with the government holding a merit-making ceremony in his honour at Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the Buddhist chanting and alms-giving ceremony dedicated to the Supreme Patriarch’s birthday. The event was attended by […] The post appeared first on .