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Burmese-Thai Congregations Gather for Kruba Saengla’s Cremation Ceremony in Tachileik

Tachileik – “Kruba Bunchum-Min Aung Hlaing” Faith of Burmese-Thai Congregations Across the Golden Triangle Amen – Participating in the cremation ceremony of “Kruba Saengla -Famous Monk Tha Khi Lek” crowded

Today (April 6) at Phra That Sai Mueang Temple. Tachileik Province Myanmar A group of disciples of Kruba Saengla Dhammasiri or Luang Pu Chao Khun Phra Rattana Rangsi Moved Kruba Saengla’s body to a temporary location in Tachileik Province to hold the cremation offering After Kruba Saengla died on February 8, 2024 at the age of 96 , aged 76, at Wat Phra That Sai Mueang.

At the ceremony were Kruba Bunchum, Kruba Bunchum Yansangwaro Aranvasi Bhikkhu. Many monks along with the clergy and Buddhists were present at the ceremony, including Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Executive Council. The Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces also traveled to participate in the ceremony Amid tight security at least 4 days in advance, with the main Tachileik road closed. Do not sell food on the side of the road, close the market, Tachileik Airport, etc., including researching news. Strictly examine people and use forces at various times among the thousands of Buddhists who attend the ceremony. It is said that after the ceremony, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will continue his trip to Chiang Tung Province, which is the headquarters of the Triangle Region Army, but there is no guarantee The trip may change. You can go back to Naypyidaw.

As for the border checkpoint, the Myanmar authorities have coordinated with the Thai side to temporarily stop the entry and exit of all types of people and vehicles from around noon until the ceremony is completed. Both at the permanent border crossing points, the 1st and 2nd river crossing bridges, resulting in no traffic on the bridge and people and cars waiting in front of the border checkpoint during the afternoon to night.

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