On 2 November 2016, the Thai Temple in Prague (Wat Dhammakittiwong) held the annual Kathina Ceremony and a Buddhist Ceremony to pay tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Temple.  Both ceremonies were conducted by 12 Thai monks who currently reside in the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria, led by Pra Khru Sopitdhammarangsi and Pra Bhodhikhunvites.

H.E. Mr. Narong Sasitorn, Ambassador of Thailand to the Czech Republic and Mrs. Chantana Sasitorn, along with diplomats, officials and staff of Team Thailand and family, as well as more than 80 Thais who live in the Czech Republic, Germany and Slovakia, participated in the ceremonies. On this occasion, the Ambassador also led the Thai community in paying tribute and homage to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej before His Majesty’s Portrait.