On Sunday, 30 August 2026, Her Excellency Ambassador Nitivadee Manitkul, Ambassador of Thailand to Norway, presided over a Buddhist ceremony at Wat Thai Norway in remembrance of His Majesty King Harald V, who passed away on 28 August 2026.

 

The ceremony was attended by diplomats and officials of the Royal Thai Embassy in Oslo, members of the Thai Buddhist Association in Norway, Norwegian nationals, and members of the Thai community in Norway. The religious rites were conducted by Thai Buddhist monks from Wat Thai Norway and Wat Thai Gardermoen.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Nitivadee paid her esteem respects before a portrait of His Majesty King Harald V and led the participants in lighting candles in his memory.

 

Following the ceremony, Ambassador Nitivadee addressed to the participants of her deepest sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Norwegian people on the passing of His Majesty King Harald V. She also recalled with profound gratitude her audiences with His Majesty, including the occasions of her presentation of the Letter of Credence to His Majesty in 2024 during which His Majesty had a conversation with her nearly half and hour and a luncheon graciously hosted by His Majesty, during which she had the honour of being seated beside him.

 

Ambassador Nitivadee also extended her congratulations to the Norwegian people on the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Haakon VIII of Norway and conveyed her best wishes to the Norwegians. Finally, Ambassador Nitivadee paid a last tribute to His Majesty King Harald V to rest in peace.