Thai monarchy
Thailand Mourns Queen Sirikit: Nation Honors "Mother of Thailand" With Year-Long Royal Funeral Ceremony
Oct 26, 2025 08:47 pm CST
Thailand begins a year-long mourning period following the death of beloved Queen Sirikit at age 93. Thousands of grieving citizens lined Bangkok's streets as her body was transported to the Grand Palace for a traditional year-long funeral ceremony. Known as the "Mother of the Nation," Queen Sirikit served alongside Thailand's longest-reigning monarch for 66 years, leaving behind a powerful legacy that continues to unite the Thai people in respectful remembrance.
Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand: Legacy of Royal Service, Environmental Protection and Cultural Preservation
Oct 25, 2025 11:07 am CST
Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand, who passed away at 93, leaves behind a remarkable legacy of royal service spanning decades. Known as the "Green Queen" for her environmental initiatives and founder of the SUPPORT foundation preserving traditional crafts, her August 12 birthday continues to be celebrated as Thailand's Mother's Day. Beyond her royal duties alongside King Bhumibol Adulyadej, she dedicated her life to alleviating rural poverty, protecting endangered species, and preserving Thailand's cultural heritage through projects that bridged the gap between urban elites and rural communities.