Bangkok – 22 October 2026: Wat Paknam, Phasi Charoen District, organized merit-making and celebration ceremony for the Suphanabat (royal monastic title scroll) and the 72nd auspicious birth-anniversary of Somdet Phrawachiraratanamoli (Suchart Dhammaratano, P.Dh. 9, B.A. in Buddhism, B.Ed.), Abbott of Wat Paknam, Regional Governor of Region 5, President of Office of Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus, and Member of Sangha Supreme Council. The events took place from 21 to 22 October, 2026, with Buddhists and disciples attending in large numbers to offer their sincere congratulations and respects.

On the first day, Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the monastery held a memorial merit-making (Thaksinanupathan) ceremony dedicated to former abbots and senior elder monks of Wat Paknam, namely, the Most Venerable Phramongkolthepmuni (Sod Chandasaro), the Late Somdet Phra Maharatchamangalacharn (Chuang Vorapunyamahathera), and the Most Venerable 

Phravisuddhivongsacharn (Vichien Anomakunamahathera).

Later, on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at 9:00 AM, at the Main Buddha Hall (Ubosot) of Wat Paknam, the ceremony for celebrating the Suphanabat and receiving royal offerings was held. Mrs. Udomporn Ek-iam, Director of National Office of Buddhism, presided as chairperson, bringing the Suphanabat and royal monastic insignia into the Ubosot. She presented the Suphanabat, incense and candles, holy water, lotus pedestals, monastic robes, and royal offerings to Somdet Phrawachiraratanamoli. Following this, Somdet Phrawachiraratanamoli lit candles and incense sticks to pay homage to the Triple Gem, and the chapter of monks chanted auspicious verses for the Suphanabat celebration in accordance with traditional practice.

Following the offering of the midday meal to the monks, the ceremony for appointing ecclesiastical ranks (Thanānukram) under Somdet Phrawachiraratanamoli took place, notably appointing Phrakhrupalat Samphiphatthanarattanacharn. In addition, a ceremony was held to adjust the fan insignia (Phat Yot) to align with higher monastic ranks. Phrakhru Siriphothivides, Regional Governor of Selangor and Abbot of Wat Phut Thai Chetawan, Selangor State, Malaysia, had his rank adjusted from his previous position to "Phrakhru Sanyabat Chaokhana Rat (State Sangha Governor), which is equivalent in status to a Provincial Sangha Governor.

On this auspicious occasion, Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmawatcharatheeracharn, Rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, along with senior administrators, including vice rectors and assistant rectors of all departments also attended to offer congratulatory homage to Somdet Phrawachiraratanamoli.

Throughout the two-day event, senior monks, monks, novices, nuns, Buddhists, and disciples traveled to offer their respects and seek auspicious blessings.