“Anutin” leads a delegation to pay homage to Luang Pho Phra Sai, receiving a blessing with sacred water to bring auspiciousness as they carry out their duties for the nation

Today (2 November 2026) at 1:13 PM at the ubosot (ordination hall) of Wat Pho Chai, a royal monastery in Mueang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, led a delegation to pay homage to Luang Pho Phra Sai, the sacred Buddha image of Nong Khai. The ceremony was presided over by Phra Thep Wachirakhun (Assoc. Prof. Dr.), the Ecclesiastical Provincial Governor of Nong Khai and Abbot of Wat Pho Chai, along with the monastery’s clergy, who conducted prayers and sprinkled sacred water. Following this, the Prime Minister and his delegation also paid homage to Thao Wessuwan-no (Kubera).

After Mr. Anutin had presented a floral garland as an offering to Luang Pho Phra Sai, the Ecclesiastical Provincial Governor of Nong Khai and Abbot of Wat Pho Chai presented the yot phra ket (the sacred finial/crest) of Luang Pho Phra Sai to the Prime Minister, accompanied by a Buddhist chanting ceremony. This gesture was intended to provide spiritual encouragement and morale to the Prime Minister as he carries out his duties for the nation, ensuring its continued prosperity.

Present on this occasion were: Mr. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Prime Minister; Mr. Phatthana Phromphhat, Minister of Public Health; Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment; Mr. Pharadon Pritsanananthakun, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office; Mr. Phonphi Suwannachawi, Deputy Minister of Interior; Mr. Atsit Samphantharat, Permanent Secretary for Interior; Dr. Somruek Chuengsaman, Permanent Secretary for Public Health; Ms. Raweewan Phuridet, Permanent Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment; Police General Samran Nuanma, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police; Mr. Chayan Mueangsong, Secretary-General of the Office of the National Water Resources; Mrs. Chayanan Phakdichit, Director of the Office of the National Land Policy Committee; Mr. Chamroen Waenphet, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Interior; Mr. Chamnan Chhuenta, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior; Mr. Nirat Phongsitthawon, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation; Mr. Naruecha Khosasivilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration; Mr. Teerapat Kachamat, Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning; Mr. Piya Pijnam, Director-General of the Department of Local Administration; Mr. Somchai Leelanoi, Director-General of the Department of Lands; and Mr. Saransak Srikruanet, Governor of Nong Khai Province.

Luang Pho Phra Sai is a Buddha image in the Maravijaya (subduing Mara) posture, crafted in the Lan Xang artistic style. It is cast from a bright, gold-colored alloy, with a lap width of 2 khuep and 8 inches (approximately 104 cm), and a height measured from the lower legs to the top of the ket (finial) of 4 khuep and 1 inch (approximately 165 cm).

Photo : Yanawut Samphaothong