
Published on August 13, 2007
The ceremony is scheduled for 5pm on September 12 at the site of the landmark in front of the BMA headquarters. Public activities to celebrate the inauguration will also be held from September 11-13, the source said.
BMA officials will dis-cuss details of the celebration with the Royal House-hold on Thursday. Celebra-tory activities to be proposed by the city administration include Buddhist and Brahmin rites on September 11 and 12.
Their Majesties the King and Queen will arrive at the venue at 4.30pm on September 12 to perform religious rites at the Great Brahma Temple and at
Wat Suthat Devararam for the blessing of the inauguration. Entertainment featuring traditional music and stage performances will then begin at 6pm, the source said.
The BMA will also hold panel discussions on the
history of Bangkok and the Giant Swing on September 13 as part of the celebrations.