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Srisavangavadhana Foundation, in Collaboration with Chulabhorn Hospital, CRA, Hosts Health Check-Up Event for "The 9th Volunteer Dhamma Dhoot Bhikkhus to India-Nepal" to Honor and Celebrate the Auspicious Occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday
BANGKOK, 2 June 2026 – The Srisavangavadhana Foundation under Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, in collaboration with Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, organized a pre-travel health check-up event for Buddhist monks, mae chis (nuns), and lay volunteers participating in "The 9th Volunteer Dhamma Dhoot Bhikkhus to India-Nepal Project for the Year 2026." The event, held at Chulabhorn Hospital, was presided over by Associate Professor Surasak Leelaudomlipi M.D., Acting Director of Chulabhorn Hospital and Committee Member of the Srisavangavadhana Foundation.
This initiative was organized to honor and dedicate royal merit on the auspicious occasion of the 4th Cycle (48th) Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida on 3 June 2026. A total of 73 participants, including monks, mae chis, and lay volunteers, underwent the health screening.
The 9th Volunteer Dhamma Dhoot Bhikkhus to India-Nepal Project for the Year 2026 was initiated and established by Phrabrahmawongvachiraphodi, Abbot of Wat Thai Buddhagaya and Chief of the Thai Dhamma Dhoot (Missionary Monks) in India and Nepal. Phra Vitheshvachiracharn, Secretary to the Chief of the Thai Dhamma Dhoot in India-Nepal and Abbot of Wat Siddhartharajamundier in India, serves as the project director.
The primary objective of this project is to prepare monks, mae chis, and lay volunteers by enhancing their capabilities as Buddhist missionaries. Participants will engage in missionary work in the Holy Buddhist Circuit (Phutthabhumi), emphasizing hands-on training in caring for Buddhist pilgrims, alongside practicing Dhamma at the actual sites of the Four Holy Sanctuaries (Samvejanthiyathan) in India and Nepal. The project spans approximately 8 months to 1 year, and participants are exempt from all expenses throughout the entire course.
Proactive Health Screening and the Presentation of Royal Medical Kits
Traveling and performing missionary duties in the Holy Buddhist Circuit across India and Nepal can be highly challenging, particularly regarding access to medical services and public healthcare. Recognizing these difficulties and aiming to support the Buddhist propagation project of the Dhamma Dhoot Committee, the Sri Savangavadhana Foundation and Chulabhorn Hospital, CRA jointly organized this proactive health screening. This allows participants to be aware of their individual health risks and potential underlying conditions, ensuring timely medical care and prevention before their departure.
Furthermore, Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, presented Royal Medical Kits graciously bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, President and Chairperson of the Council of Chulabhorn Royal Academy. Essential medicines were also provided to the Dhamma Dhoot Committee to carry with them for basic medical treatments during their missionary service. The royal bestowal of these medical kits brought profound joy and immense gratitude to the organizing committee and all project participants.
