Mr. Nirat Phongsitthaworn, Chiang Mai Governor, Mrs. Kusuman Phongsitthaworn, President of the Chiang Mai Red Cross Society, presented homage and offerings to His Holiness Somdej Phra Maha Thirajarn, member of the Supreme Sangha Council, the leader of the Northern Sangha, and abbot of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangklararm Ratchaworamahawihan, on the occasion of his kindness in presiding over the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of the principal Buddha image at the Chiang Mai Buddha Monthon in the “Opening the World” posture, which is 32 meters high, at the reception house of the Chiang Mai Buddha Monthon, Tambon Doi Lor, Amphoe Doi Lor, Chiang Mai Province on September 9, 2024.