On 30 July 2026, Mrs. Cherdchan Arunrat, Director of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) New York Office, together with Ms. Somvida Keyuraphan, Deputy Director, attended a 50- day merit-making ceremony in dedication to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Ratchasarinee Siripatchara Maha Vajra Rajadhida at New York Dhammaram Temple.

The ceremony was presided over by Miss Somjai Taphaopong, Consul-General of Thailand to New York, as the lay chairperson. The event was attended by approximately 50 participants, including officials and staff from the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Team Thailand agencies, and members of the local Thai community.