Bangkok, October 24, 2025 – The Bureau of the Royal Household announced the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand, on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 9:21 PM. She passed away peacefully at Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, at the age of 93.
Her Majesty had been receiving medical treatment at Chulalongkorn Hospital since September 7, 2019, for ongoing health issues. During her stay, she experienced multiple episodes of illness, with medical examinations revealing abnormalities in various bodily systems, requiring continuous care from her medical team.
On October 17, 2025, Her Majesty developed a bloodstream infection. Despite the dedicated efforts of her medical team, her condition deteriorated progressively. She passed away on October 24, 2025, as confirmed by the Bureau of the Royal Household.
His Royal Majesty the King has issued a royal command for the Bureau of the Royal Household to arrange the funeral rites with the highest honors in accordance with royal traditions. Her Majesty’s body will lie in state at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace. The King has also graciously ordered a mourning period of one year for the royal family and members of the royal court, effective from the date of her passing.
The nation mourns the loss of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, a beloved figure whose grace and dedication to the Thai people will be remembered forever.
Bureau of the Royal Household
October 24, 2025
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