International Investiture of the Order of St Stanislaus Bangkok november 7, 2025

International Investiture of the Order of St. Stanislaus Bangkok, November 7, 2025In the majestic setting of the famous Wat Arun Ratchawararam Temple in Bangkok, on Friday, November 7, 2025, in the presence of the highest officials of the Order and a select audience, the Investiture of the Order of St. Stanislaus of the new Grand Prior of Thailand, Dr. Charoen Chan, took place.The ceremony, of the highest institutional and chivalrous profile, took place in the presence of members of the diplomatic corps, religious authorities, and representatives of European and Asian royal houses. In this context of great solemnity, the Princes of Thailand attended the gala dinner.The Friendship Gala Dinner, held in the sumptuous Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall, sealed the symbolic union between the two civilizations, building an ideal bridge between European chivalric traditions and Eastern cultural and spiritual heritage. During the evening, contemporary art exhibitions, a charity auction, and a photographic exhibition were held with the participation of distinguished guests from the world of institutions and entertainment.The writer, art critic, and Prior of the Order, Dr. Melinda Miceli, was awarded the Grand Prize of Thailand for her exceptional civil, cultural, and literary contribution.List of HonoreesOn the occasion of the Investiture and Presentation of the Insignia of the Order of St. Stanislaus Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Bangkok, November 7, 2025 List of recipientsProf. Channarong Pornrungroj, Senator of the Kingdom of ThailandDr. Anusak Kongmalai, former Senator (two terms)Mr. Damrongsak ManasvanichDr. Kreangsak MonmanothumProf. Dr. Malyn UngsurungsieMr. Charan ThipungMs. Sopil NomiyamaMr. Georg DunayMr. Nikolaus BernarSecond Lieutenant Thanet ChanvichaiMr. Apichai KarikanjanMr. Phumipat ManoraiDr. Michael W. HarrisonMs. Vasana SukkaewMr. Ratchaphon ChanvichaiMr. Koen VermeerschDr. Teerawat Wongvoratat (Under the High Patronage of H.I. and H.R. Prince Sandor Habsburg-Lothringen, Archduke of Austria, Prince of Tuscany)(Organized by the Order of St. Stanislaus – Priory of Thailand)In memory of Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit, who recently passed away and is remembered with devotion by her people throughout the country.Representing Italy were the Proprato di Sicilia with Melinda Miceli and the Priory of Trieste and Friuli Venezia Giulia with Dame Nora Specar on behalf of Isabella Vignoli d'Este. Dr. Melinda Miceli Art critic