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Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit Passes at 93: A Nation Mourns Royal Icon

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has passed away at the age of 93. She died peacefully at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital after a long illness. King Maha Vajiralongkorn has declared a one-year mourning period for the royal family. The Queen Mother will be remembered as a symbol of grace and national pride who shaped Thailand's modern monarchy.

Key Points: Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand Dies at Age 93

  • Queen Mother Sirikit passed away peacefully at age 93 after long illness
  • She had been hospitalized since 2019 with multiple system illnesses
  • King Maha Vajiralongkorn declared one-year mourning period for royal family
  • Her royal funeral will be held with highest honors at Grand Palace
  • She was remembered as symbol of grace, compassion and national pride
  • Sirikit served as regent and was considered a global style icon
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Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at age of 93

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has passed away peacefully at 93. The revered royal figure's funeral will be held with highest honors as the nation enters mourning.

"Her death will be marked with reverence in a country where strict lese-majeste laws make criticism of the monarchy, past or present, a criminal offence. - Article"

Bangkok, Oct 25

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has passed away at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Bureau of the Royal Household said.

The bureau said on Friday in an official announcement that a team of doctors, who have been overseeing and providing treatment for the Queen Mother's health at the hospital since September 7, 2019, identified that she was suffering from several illnesses and abnormalities across multiple bodily systems, necessitating continuous medical attention.

According to physicians, the Queen Mother contracted a bloodstream infection on October 17, 2025.

Despite the physicians' efforts to provide treatment, her condition gradually deteriorated, and she passed away peacefully at 9:21 p.m. on Friday at the age of 93, Xinhua news agency reported.

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has directed the relevant bureau to make arrangements for the Queen Mother's royal funeral, which will be held with the highest honours in accordance with royal traditions.

Her remains will be enshrined at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, located within the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

The king has also issued a decree establishing a one-year mourning period.

This period shall apply to members of the Royal Family and officials of the Royal Court, starting from the date of the Queen Mother's passing.

For many Thais, Queen Mother Sirikit will be remembered as a symbol of grace, compassion and national pride.

Her death will be marked with reverence in a country where strict lese-majeste laws make criticism of the monarchy, past or present, a criminal offence.

From a young princess in Paris to a queen who shaped Thailand's modern monarchy, Sirikit's life spanned decades of social, cultural and political change, leaving a legacy that continues to influence the nation.

Sirikit was briefly regent, a global style icon, and a royal figure who navigated both ceremonial and political landscapes with care and influence.

In her passing, she leaves behind her son, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, known as Rama X, and three daughters.

- IANS

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Rohit P
At 93, she lived a full life of service. Reminds me of how we respect our elders in Indian culture too. The one-year mourning period shows the deep respect Thais have for their royalty.
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Sarah B
While I respect the mourning, it's interesting how different countries handle royal traditions. The strict lese-majeste laws mentioned here are quite different from how we discuss public figures in democratic nations.
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Arjun K
Queen Sirikit was a true style icon! I remember seeing her traditional Thai silk outfits - she carried herself with such elegance. Her legacy in Thai culture will live on.
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Meera T
This news makes me reflect on how Thailand and India both have deep-rooted respect for monarchy and tradition. The royal funeral arrangements sound incredibly elaborate and respectful.
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David E
She served as regent and shaped modern Thailand - quite an impressive legacy. At 93, she witnessed nearly a century of change. Rest in peace to a true leader.

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