Honoring the 100th-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Acting Consul-General Varapol Chensavasdijai and the Thai community in Chicago gathered at Wat Dhammaram for a morning of Buddhist chanting and merit-making. A solemn moment of reflection and gratitude for the Mother of the Thai Nation.

The Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chicago hosted a fiftieth-day Buddhist Chanting memorial ceremony with the Thai communities in Chicago and nearby areas to dedicate merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother

On December 7, 2025, Acting Consul-General Varapol Chensavasdijai and spouse, together with Consul Urasee Thiratangsathira Jeong, the Director of the Thai Trade Center in Chicago, and the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chicago Office, attended a commemorative ceremony at Wat Dhammaram in Chicago. The event honored the Birthday Anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s National Day, and National Father’s Day. In the latter part of the ceremony, the Acting Consul-General presided over the National Father’s Day observance and the award presentation recognizing 66 students from the Sunday School of Wat Dhammaram who completed programs in Thai language, Thai classical music, and Thai classical dance. The celebration concluded with traditional music and dance performances by the students, creating a meaningful and culturally rich tribute.

On December 4, 2025, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago held a solemn remembrance ceremony in observance of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day. The ceremony was led by Acting Consul-General Varapol Chensavasdijai, with officers, their spouses, and staff members in attendance.

On December 2, 2025, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago, in collaboration with the Thai Trade Center and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chicago Office, hosted a reception celebrating the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand. The event commemorated the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great—also observed as Thailand’s Father’s Day—and featured a special program honoring Her Majesty the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. Guests joined a one-minute silence and viewed short documentary tributes, marking a heartfelt remembrance of Her Majesty’s legacy and contributions.