Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki Organizes Volunteer Activity to Make Sandalwood Funeral Flowers in Commemoration of H.M. King Bhumibol Aulyadej the Great Memorial Day, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day, and the Anniversary of the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother

 

On 28 October 2026, the Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki organized a volunteer activity to make sandalwood funeral flowers (Dok Mai Chan) as part of its public service and charitable initiatives in commemoration of (1) King Bhumibol Aulyadej the Great Memorial Day on 13 October 2026, (2) King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day on 23 October 2026, and (3) the anniversary of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on 24 October 2026.

 

The activity was held in preparation for the Royal Cremation Ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, with the main event scheduled for 16 December 2026. Volunteers, including Embassy officials and staff, as well as representatives of the Thai community, participated in the activity at the Embassy's premises.

 

The Embassy also invites Thai nationals residing in Finland and Estonia to take part in this volunteer initiative throughout November 2026. The next sessions are scheduled for 4, 11, and 25 November 2026 at the Embassy's premises. Those interested in participating may register at: https://shorturl.at/LvOqy