On 11^th November 2024, General Detnitit Luangngamkum, WVO Director – General presided over the Buddhist ceremony that dedicates to the spirits of Siamese volunteer soldiers in World War I. The ceremony was held annually at the Monument of the Siamese Expeditionary Forces at Sanam Luang and attended by advisors of WVO Director – General, WVO executives and descendants of volunteer soldiers in WWI. Besides the Buddhist ceremony, there was the Wreath Laying ceremony to commemorate the heroism and bravery of Siamese volunteer soldiers who fought in European theater during WWI which was attended by representatives of military and government sectors, foreign defence attachés to Thailand as well as descendants of volunteer soldiers in WWI.
     On this occasion, General Paiboon  Koomchaya, Privy Councillor was graciously designated as a representative to preside over the ceremony and lay the wreath on behalf of His Majesty the King.