The alms-giving rite was held at 6.30am to mark the 85th birthday of Queen Sirikit. 
At 8am, the prime minister signed a birthday wishes book for Her Majesty at the Grand Palace.

Prayut, Cabinet members make merit for  King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit

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Prayut, Cabinet members make merit for King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Saturday morning led Cabinet members and government officials to give alms to monks at the Royal Plaza to make merit for late His Majesty King Bhumibol and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.

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