King presides over State Opening of Parliament

2026-03-14 - 11:03

BANGKOK — King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida presided over the State Opening of Parliament on 14 March following the completion of the general election. During the ceremony, the King delivered a royal address formally declaring the parliamentary session open. “Now that the election of members of the House of Representatives has been completed and parliament has been convened for the year 2569 (2026), I hereby declare the opening of the parliamentary session from this moment onward,” the King said. “I ask all of you who will perform legislative duties on behalf of the people of the entire country to uphold righteousness and the well-being of the people as your highest goal. Any deliberations that take place in this parliament should proceed in accordance with the constitutional process and achieve results that truly benefit the nation and the people.” The King concluded by wishing that parliamentary proceedings run smoothly and that all involved enjoy happiness and prosperity.