Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana presided over the opening ceremony of Thai Women’s Day 2026, held under the theme “Thai Women Committed to Sustaining the Queen Mother's Heritage Preservation Work," on 1 August 2026 at 16.22 hr at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Nonthaburi Province.

Upon arrival at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, Her Majesty was welcomed by Minister of Social Development and Human Security Nikorn Soemklang, who gave a report on the objectives of organizing the event marking Thai Women’s Day.

As proposed jointly by the Ministry of Interior, the National Council of Women of Thailand, and women’s groups across the country, the Cabinet on 29 July 2003, acknowledged the designation of 1 August each year Thai Women’s Day. The reason is that 1 August usually marks the start of activities carried out to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s birthday, 12 August. Her Majesty was then asked to grant permission for the observance of Thai Women’s Day to be in her honor on this special occasion.

Later, in 2008, Her Majesty also granted permission for the use of the Cattleya “Queen Sirikit” orchid as the symbol for Thai Women’s Day. A crossbred cattleya, which is well known and loved among orchid lovers, this variety of orchid yields long white blossoms with yellow lips. It is one of the flowers bearing the royal name “Queen Sirikit” of Thailand, by Her Majesty’s royal consent.

In presiding over the opening ceremony of Thai Women’s Day 2026, Queen Suthida also presented pins of honor to outstanding Thai women and certificates to outstanding young Thai women. The Queen also viewed exhibitions, a display of products from the four regions of the country under the “One Tambon, One Product (OTOP) Program, and a bazaar of products from the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques, or the SUPPORT Foundation.

Her Majesty Queen Suthida has been carrying forward the royal aspirations of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother in folk arts and crafts. Her Majesty also serves as a role model in wearing beautiful Thai silk when performing royal duties. 

In presiding over the opening ceremony of Thai Women’s Day 2019, Her Majesty said, “… I have a firm intention to pay gratitude to the Queen Mother in carrying forward the royal aspirations, following His Majesty the King’s strong determination to treasure and preserve our heritage and build upon the legacy of the Queen Mother…”