On November 8, 2026, Mrs. Urasee Thiratangsathira Jeong, Consul, participated in the Kathina ceremony at the Meditation Center of Chicago. The ceremony was presided over by Phra Rajapavanavajirawithet, the Assistant Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, the Committee member of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the USA, the Abbot of Dhammakaya Internationa Meditation Center, California. The Kathina main contributors are Mrs. Siphone and Mrs. Veokham Phonthibsvads /Mr. Verly and Mrs. Kruawan Swagger/ and Mrs. Bounyong Inthachith. During the ceremony, the Consul made an opening speech for the 2026 Wat Phra Dhammakaya Chicago Kathina ceremony, participated with attendees, both Thais and friends of Thailand, in offering alms and food to monks, and joined the Kathina procession.