The Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok.

The Royal Barge 'Suphannahong', meaning Golden Swan, transports the king and queen of Thailand during the Royal Barge Procession for the Royal Kathin ceremony along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, 27 October 2024. Thousands of Thai oarsmen rowed more than 50 historic barges in a parade along the Chao Phraya River for the Royal Kathin celebration, which commemorated Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn's 72nd birthday. The Kathin Festival is a customary Buddhist celebration that takes place in the eleventh month of the Thai lunar calendar, featuring offering ceremonies, including the presentation of new saffron robes to Buddhist monks.