ในหลวงโปรดสถาปนา8 สมเด็จพระราชาคณะ พระพรหมพัชรญาณมุนีเป็นสมเด็จฯ ต่างชาติองค์แรก: Matichon TV

On July 14, 2026, the Royal Gazette website published a Royal Decree announcing the elevation of ecclesiastical rank by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklao Chao Yu Hua, stating: His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklao Chao Yu Hua has issued a Royal Decree announcing that: Whereas His Majesty has considered that there are monks who possess virtuous conduct and have greatly contributed to the Buddhist religion, and who are worthy of being elevated to a higher ecclesiastical rank, His Majesty has graciously decreed the elevation of: 1. Phra Phrom Wachiramongkol to the rank of Somdej Phra Raja Khana, with the royal title inscribed on the golden plaque as... 1. His Holiness Somdej Phra Yanavachiramongkol Sophonpariyativithanavarakit Vichitpapajanavaranusat Philasavipassanañanapreecha Paisalsasanakit Dilok Tripattavaralongkorn Dhammayuttikakhanissara Bavarasangharam Khamavasi Aranyavasi resides at Wat Rachathiwat Vihara Rajavaravihara, a royal temple in Bangkok, and has the authority to appoint 10 monks to various positions. 2. Phra Phromavachiradhibodi was elevated to the rank of Somdej Phra Rajakhanana, with the royal title inscribed on the golden plaque as Somdej Phra Mahavachiradhibodi Sri Mahachulalongkornsaphanayok Dilokwitetsasasanakit Visithvipassanathurathorn Sangvarasilasamacharaniwit Vichithammakathasundara Mahakhanissara Bavarasangharam Khamavasi Aranyavasi resides at Wat Mahathat Yuwarajrangsrit Rajavaravihara, a royal temple in Bangkok. 1. He has the authority to appoint 10 monks to various positions. 3. Phra Phrom Wachiramuni was elevated to the rank of Somdej Phra Raja Khana, with the royal title inscribed on the golden plaque as Somdej Phra Sutharasan Wachiramuni Sri Bariyatkit Kosol Sophon Sasanakij Phithan Kunalangkar Dharma Anusith Pipithadhamma Sathok Tripitaka Pandit Maha Khanissara Baworn Sangkharam Khamawasi Aranyawasi, residing at Wat Suthat Thep Wararam Ratchaworamahavihara, a royal temple in Bangkok. He has the authority to appoint 10 monks to various positions. 4. Phra Phrom Wachirakorn was elevated to the rank of Somdej Phra Raja Khana, with the royal title inscribed on the golden plaque as Somdej Phra Phuttha Wachirakorn Sunthorn Vipassanañana Sophon Kosol Navakamkit Thada Visuddhichariya Khunsombat Pipatthan Sasanakij Dilok Sathok Thamavijit. 5. Phra Phromdilok was elevated to the rank of Somdej Phra Raja Khana, with the royal title inscribed on the golden plaque as Somdej Phra Maha Vajirakhundilok Sri Priytinayok Khanathorn Bawornpaphochananusith Vijitthammapatiphan Phaisanphatthanakijkaree Tripitakabandit Maha Khanaissara Bawornsangharam Khamavasi Aranyavasi, residing at Wat Sam Phraya, a royal temple in Bangkok, with the authority to appoint 10 subordinate monks. 6. Phra Phrommoli was elevated to the rank of Somdej Phra Raja Khana, with the royal title inscribed on the golden plaque as Somdej Phra Vajirratnamoli Sri Priyativithanviset Vithet Sasanakit Prathan Vimonsilacharanivith. 6. Phra Vichit Dhammakathasathok, Tripitaka Pandit, Maha Khanissara, Baworn Sangkharam, Khamawasi, Aranyawasi, residing at Wat Pak Nam, a royal temple in Bangkok, has the authority to appoint 10 subordinate monks. 7. Phra Phromsiddhi was elevated to the rank of Somdej Phra Raja Khana, with the royal title inscribed on the golden plaque as Somdej Phra Vajirasiddhacharn Paisalvitetthasasanakit Wisithadhammakunabhirak Akkarasatthapasathakorn Bawornsilachacharaniwit Pipithadhammakunsunthorn Maha Khanissara Baworn Sangkharam Khamawasi Aranyawasi, residing at Wat Saket Ratchaworamahaviharn, a royal temple in Bangkok, with the authority to appoint 10 subordinate monks. 8. Phra Phromphatcharayanmuni was elevated to the rank of Somdej Phra Raja Khana, with the royal title inscribed on the golden plaque as Somdej Phra Mahaphatcharayanmuni. Venerable Sri Vipassana Bhavana Phosala, Sophon Thamma Anusit, Vichit Thamma Pratiphan, Paisala Vithet Kitthada, Susila Charawat Sunthorn, Maha Khanissara, Baworn Sangkharam, Khamavasi, Aranyavasi, residing at Ban Rai Thosi Monastery, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, holds the rank and authority to appoint 10 monks. We humbly request that you accept the responsibility of upholding Buddhism, teaching, resolving disputes, and assisting the monks and novices in your community and monastery, to the best of your ability and the honor bestowed upon you. May you enjoy longevity, good health, happiness, strength, wisdom, virtue, and everlasting prosperity. In the Buddhist faith. This is effective from July 12, 2026. Announced on July 14, 2026, the 11th year of the current reign. #MatichonTV Subscribe to this channel to access exclusive privileges.    / @matichontv   Official Matichon TV Follow the news on: Web: https://www.matichon.co.th/ Facebook:   / thepoliticsbymatichon   Facebook:   / tvmatichon   Instagram:   / matichononline   Twitter: https...