BANGKOK, 19 October 2014 The Social Development and Human Security Minister has brought the royally-sponsored Kathin to the people of Surin.
HM the King has granted permission for Social Development and Human Security minister Pol. Gen. Adul Sangsingkeo to bring the royally-sponsored Kathin or robe offerings to a bathing rite at Wat Sala Loi, where a number of ministry officials, officers from the Surin City Hall and the residents of the province were waiting.
Wat Sala Loi, built at least a century ago, is a royal temple which is located in the centre of Surin.
Prior to the ceremony on Saturday, Pol. Gen. Adul had paid a visit to the Nong Bua community in Mueang Surin District, where a campaign to help the poor solve their problems related to living conditions had been going on.
After that, the Social Development Minister led ministry officials to Ban Mueang Ling School in Chom Phra District to get updated on the community strengthening project and on the progress of various career development initiatives.