There were various ceremonies performed at Sanam Luang, including the Bi-Centennial Celebration of Bangkok (Thai: พระราชพิธีฉลองกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ครบ 200 ปี), in 1982, the grand celebration of the golden jubilee royal ceremony in 1996 (Thai: พระราชพิธีกาญจนาภิเษก) and the cremation of King Ananda Mahidol in 1950, Queen Savang Vadhana in 1956,  Queen Rambhai Barni of King Rama VII in 1986, Princess Mother Srinagarindra in 1996, Princess Galyani Vadhana in 2008, and Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda in 2012.
Sanam Luang has hosted numerous ceremonies throughout history, including the Bangkok Bicentennial Celebration in 1982, the Golden Jubilee Royal Ceremony in 1996, and the cremation of King Ananda Mahidol, Queen Savang Vadhana, Queen Rambhai Barni, Princess Mother Srinagarindra, Princess Galyani Vadhana, and Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda.