Bangkok Bank held a consecration ceremony for 'Phra Mongkhon Ming Mueang' which will be presented as sacred commemorative items to people contributing to the 2025 Royal Kathin fund. Bangkok Bank is undertaking the Royal Kathin Offering on behalf of His Majesty the King for the 59th consecutive year in 2025. The ceremony was graciously presided over by Somdet Phra Maharachamongkholmuni (Thongchai Dhammathacho), Councilor of the Central Region, a member of the Supreme Sangha Council, and the Assistant Abbot of Wat Traimit Wittayaram Worawihan, who led the candle-lighting ritual and meditative chanting. He was joined by eight renowned meditation masters from the provinces of Amnat Charoen, Roi Et, Sisaket, Kalasin, and Ubon Ratchathani. Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President, Consumer Banking Pochanee Kongkalai honored the event as the lay presiding person, together with the Bank's executives and staff. The ceremony took place at the ordination hall of Wat Samran Niwet Royal Monastery, Amnat Charoen Province.
The Bank has scheduled the 2025 Royal Kathin Robe Offering Ceremony, marking its 59th consecutive year. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Wat Samran Niwet Royal Monastery, Mueang District, Amnat Charoen Province. This year, sacred commemorative items have been created in honor of the occasion, featuring 'Phra Mongkhon Ming Mueang', the Buddha image revered as a spiritual guardian of Amnat Charoen Province. These items include a brass gilded Buddha statue with a lap width of 5.9 inches, a silver enamel coin of Phra Mongkhon Ming Mueang to be offered as a tribute to the Buddha, and a glossy gold-plated copper coin to be presented as commemorative items to people contributing to the 2025 Royal Kathin fund.
In addition, a special sacred commemorative item has been created: the "Financial Prosperity, Advancement, and Stability" edition of the fabric amulet (Pha Yant). All sacred items were designed and produced with the gracious guidance of Somdet Phra Maharachamongkholmuni (Thongchai Dhammathacho), Councilor of the Central Region, a member of the Supreme Sangha Council, and the Assistant Abbot of Wat Traimit Wittayaram Worawihan. These items were created to commemorate the 59th anniversary of Bangkok Bank's participation in the Royal Kathin Robe Offering Ceremony.
Bangkok Bank would like to invite employees, customers, and the general public to take part in the 2025 Royal Kathin Robe Offering by making merit through donations. Contributions can be made to the account "Royal Kathin Robe Offering - Bangkok Bank," account number 101-7-31539-9, Silom Head Office Branch. For more information, please contact the Public Relations Department at Tel. 0 2626 3403 or 0 2626 3353.
