Thailand Enters Period of Mourning
Thailand has entered a national mourning period following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on Friday evening, October 24, at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok.
Prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that all government offices, state enterprises and educational institutions will fly the national flag at half-mast for 30 days from October 25, 2025.
- Civil servants and state enterprise employees are to observe a one-year mourning period in black.
- The general public is requested to observe a 90-day mourning period and dress in black, subdued or neutral tones.
Despite the solemn occasion, which closely overlaps with the famed Loy Krathong and Yi Peng festivals, the government has not ordered any suspension of public or tourism activities.
Visitors can expect adjustments in event delivery, as organisers modify formats to reflect the mourning period.
Author's summary: Thailand mourns Queen Mother's passing.