On September 26, 2026, Dr. Raweewan Bhuridej, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, attended the second 2026 meeting of the Steering Committee for the Royal Cremation Ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, at the Outer Santi Maitri Building, Government House. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the meeting. The session followed the first meeting of 2026, held on March 21, 2026, during which Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn provided royal guidance and decisions concerning arrangements for the Royal Cremation Ceremony to ensure that preparations were orderly, in accordance with royal traditions and appropriate to the royal honor of the occasion.

At the latest meeting, progress was reported on various aspects of preparations for the Royal Cremation Ceremony, including the production of commemorative medals. The committee also sought royal guidance and decisions on major operational matters, including arrangements for foreign dignitaries wishing to attend the ceremony, an exhibition following the Royal Cremation Ceremony, religious ceremonies and activities marking the anniversary of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, designation of the day of the Royal Cremation Ceremony as a special government holiday, and a project to produce songs and accompanying music videos in remembrance of the royal benevolence.