Official Announcement – Mourning Practices Following the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother

Background
The Royal Thai Government has announced national mourning following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, to honour her lifelong dedication and contributions to the Thai nation and the Thai people.

Official Mourning Guidelines

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the following measures:

All government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions will fly the national flag at half-mast for 30 days, starting 25 October 2025.
Government officials, state enterprise employees, and civil servants are requested to wear mourning attire for one year from this date.
Members of the public are encouraged to dress in black or subdued colours for 90 days as a gesture of remembrance and respect.
Public Activities and Events

The Cabinet has not issued any order to suspend public activities, entertainment events, or business operations. However, organisers are encouraged to exercise discretion and adjust event formats appropriately to reflect the national atmosphere of mourning. The Government understands many in the entertainment, tourism, and hospitality sectors may have planned activities and events in advance. Businesses are therefore advised to proceed with sensitivity and make suitable adjustments to ensure decorum and to honour Her Majesty’s memory.

During this period, TAT-organised events will be adjusted in format, with festive and celebratory elements postponed until further notice.

Here are the updates:

The Bureau of the Royal Household has announced the temporary closure of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (Wat Phra Kaeo) from 26 October to 8 November 2025 to facilitate the Royal Merit-Making Ceremony in honour of the Royal Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.

The Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2025 will proceed as scheduled from 27 October to 5 November 2025 at Sukhothai Historical Park, with activities modified to reflect the national mourning period. A nightly candle-lighting tribute will take place at 21.21 hrs to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. Fireworks will feature only traditional Sukhothai-style displays, and the Noppamas beauty contest will be cancelled.

The Loi Krathong Festival in Ayutthaya will also take place as planned, with activities appropriately toned down to reflect the mourning period. Candle–lighting ceremonies will be held as a tribute in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.

Separately, the Vijit Chao Phraya 2025 event, originally scheduled from 1 November to 15 December 2025, has been postponed until further notice in observance of the national mourning period.

Tourism and Daily Life in Thailand

During this period, Thailand remains open and fully operational. All tourist attractions, transportation services, restaurants, shops, and events continue as usual.
Visitors are kindly requested to dress and behave respectfully, particularly when visiting temples, royal sites, or government premises.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, and joins the Thai people in paying tribute to her enduring legacy of service, compassion, and devotion to the nation.

For further details, please visit www.tatnews.org, www.thailandfestival.org, or www.tourismthailand.org, or contact 1672 Travel Buddy.

Source: TAT News
https://www.tatnews.org/2025/10/official-announcement-mourning-practices-following-the-passing-of-her-majesty-queen-sirikit-the-queen-mother/