On 1 November 2026, Ms. Bacharee Puengpak, Consul-General of Thailand in Chicago, accompanied by Mr. Varapol Chensavasdijai , Deputy Consul-General, attended the Royal Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony at Wat Buddha-dhamma, Illinois. Ms. Suchitra Surapiboonchai, Chair of the Temple’s Executive Committee, received the royally bestowed Kathina robes and chaired the event, which brought together members of the Thai Buddhist community.

The ceremony featured Buddhist chanting, a Dhamma sermon, almsgiving, and the offering of Kathina robes, reflecting the community’s commitment to supporting Buddhism, preserving Thai traditions, and strengthening unity.