The Ambassador of Thailand to the United States Presides over the Funeral Rite and the Royal Cremation Ceremony for Phra Thepmongkolvajirarangsi (Surasak Jivananto or Luang Ta Chi), Former Abbot of Wat Thai Washington, D.C. was a gala event hosted by the Embassy of Thailand in Washington, D.C. It took place on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM at Royal Thai Embassy. Nearest Metro: 8-min walk from Foggy Bottom–GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver).

The Royal Thai Embassy invites you to attend the funeral rite and royal cremation ceremony for Phra Thepmongkolvajirarangsi (Surasak Jivananto or Luang Ta Chi), the former Abbot of Wat Thai Washington, D.C.
This solemn ceremony will be presided over by the Ambassador of Thailand to the United States. It is an opportunity to honor the memory and contributions of Phra Thepmongkolvajirarangsi.
The event takes place at the Royal Thai Embassy, located at 2300 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008. Please visit the provided RSVP link for more details and to confirm your attendance.
Royal Thai Embassy
2300 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008
8-min walk from Foggy Bottom–GWU · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)
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