Thai Royal Barge holds rehearsal ahead of Thai Queen's 48th birthday

The Royal Thai Navy completed its second full-dress rehearsal on Wednesday along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok in preparation for the upcoming Royal Kathin Ceremony. The formation consists of 52 traditional ceremonial barges arranged in five columns and three lines.

A crew of over 2,000 Royal Thai Navy personnel and the vessels participated in the rehearsal. The Royal Barge Procession and Royal Kathin Robe Offering Ceremony will take place on November 6, honoring Queen Suthida's 48th birthday anniversary.