On 3^rd February 2023, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen graciously designated General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council as the representative to preside over the Wreath Laying Ceremony on the occasion of the Veterans Day. The ceremony is held annually by the War Veterans Organization Under Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King in order to commemorate the bravery of Thai veterans who sacrificed their contribution for national sovereignty and independence from the past to present, and to honor the pride and dignity of the veterans in public perception. The participants were representatives from military and government sections including foreign Defence Attachés, associations, societies, foundations as well as veterans and ex-servicemen from various wars and conflicts. The Wreath Laying Ceremony was held along with the ancient lanterns lighting ceremony to worship the veterans’ cinerarium at the Victory Monument, Bangkok.

     Besides the ceremonies at the Victory Monument, WVO also organized the commemoration activities on the occasion of the Veterans day in Bangkok and 27 Regional Offices, including the Merit-making Ceremonies in dedication to the spirits of veterans in each religion, that consisted of Buddhist, Christian and Islamic ceremonies. In addition, there were the awards presentation ceremonies for the distinguished veterans of the year 2023 to promote the veterans who have distinctively succeeded in careers throughout the country.