On May 10, 2024, Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida will lead the Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Phra Meru Grounds in Bangkok. The event, which dates back over 700 years, is a combination of Buddhist and Brahmanic rituals aimed at bringing prosperity to the nation’s crops and marking the beginning of the rice-growing season. This year, Mr. Prayoon Insakul will serve as Phraya Raek Na (Lord of the Royal Ploughing Ceremony), and officials from agriculture-related agencies will play the roles of Celestial Maidens.