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King presents Katin gift: 10 million baht for Buddhism in Bangkok!
On October 16, 2025, the Gulf Group presented a Royal Katin Gift in support of Buddhism at Wat Saket in Bangkok.
King presents Katin gift: 10 million baht for Buddhism in Bangkok!
Gulf Group presented a grand Katin gift at Wat Saket Rajavaravihara in Bangkok on October 16, 2025. This happened at a celebratory ceremony where King Maha Vajiralongkorn handed over the Katin gift to the Gulf Development Public Company Limited. It's a beautiful sight when the community comes together to support Thai traditions and Buddhism at such significant moments as today.line.me reported.
The ceremony was presided over by Gulf Development CEO Sarath Ratnavadi, who was present along with executives, employees, guests from the public and private spheres and faithful supporters. In total, an impressive sum of 10,910,285 baht was raised for the Katin Gift. These funds are used not only to support Buddhism, but also to renovate temples and provide scholarships for Wat Saket Buddhist School and Wat Saket School. Loud posttoday.com this is a fantastic initiative for the community.
Katin: An important part of Buddhism
The annual robe presentation, known as Katin, is a month-long celebration observed in many Theravada Buddhist communities, including in Thailand. Usually Kathina is celebrated in October-November, and this year the ceremony attracts large numbers of participants. It is the final act of the Buddhist Sangha in the last month of the rainy season, and all monks who have spent the rainy season in a monastery are involved in the production of the robe, as thailandfoundation.or.th explained.
The Katin ceremony is considered a special occasion and promotes the spirit of unity and cooperation among Buddhists. During the celebration, the robe is presented to a monk wearing the most worn robe. It is a remarkable nexus of beliefs and traditions rooted in Thai culture. In addition, believers bring not only robes, but also other religious items and monetary donations to the monasteries.
The participation of the king and his family in these ceremonies shows how important this custom is to the national identity and religious life of the Thai people. For many wealthy citizens, the Kathina ceremony represents an opportunity to support Buddhism and make a show of generosity that goes far beyond personal enrichment.