Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, has died.

[mauRICE]

Chitralada Palace has just released a statement a few minutes ago that Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, has died. She was 93.

May she rest in peace. 🕊 ขอน้อมส่งเสด็จสู่สวรรคาลัย 🙏🏻

[mauRICE]

The Palace has further announced that Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, passed away on October 24, 2025. His Majesty the King has issued a royal command instructing the Bureau of the Royal Household to administer the royal funeral with the highest royal honors in accordance with royal tradition. Her body will be enshrined at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace. His Majesty has graciously ordered all members of the Royal Family and courtiers to mourn for one year, commencing on the date of her death.

[emiel1981]

What I understand from (news) reports is that the Thai people loved the king's mother. Although overshadowed by her late husband and son, Sirikit was beloved and influential in her own right. Her portrait was displayed in homes, offices, and public spaces across Thailand, and her August 12th birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/25/thailands-queen-mother-sirikit-dies-at-93-after-more-than-a-decade-out-of-the-public-eye

It's wonderful to see how Thailand and its people are coping with her passing. With so much respect. In my country, normal life would largely continue, with the exception of the day of the funeral itself. But in Thailand, people are much more mindful of a royal death.

That being said, I wonder what exactly this will mean for tourists going to Thailand in the next weeks. Certain measures have been announced.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2025/10/25/thailand-mourns-queen-sirikit-the-queen-mother-funeral-plans-begin/

"The prime minister urged citizens to wear black clothing for at least 90 days or, if not possible, to avoid bright or flashy colors. Meanwhile, entertainment venues and service establishments have been asked to suspend or scale down entertainment activities for 30 days as a mark of respect during the initial mourning period."

Does this really mean that bars and clubs (go-go shows) will be closed for the next 30 days? Are any forum members familiar with how things went after King Bhumibol passed away? How strictly were the rules followed, and what was and wasn't possible?

[iendo]

4 hours ago, emiel1981 said:

It's wonderful to see how Thailand and its people are coping with her passing. With so much respect. In my country, normal life would largely continue, with the exception of the day of the funeral itself. But in Thailand, people are much more mindful of a royal death.

Then you wouldn't mind a 30 day shutdown of the entertainment industry I guess. 

[spoon]

One of the massage place just posted in line that they are open tonight. Another one posted the masseurs pics post with a black and white color 

[thaiophilus]

6 hours ago, emiel1981 said:

Does this really mean that bars and clubs (go-go shows) will be closed for the next 30 days? Are any forum members familiar with how things went after King Bhumibol passed away? How strictly were the rules followed, and what was and wasn't possible?

A friend was in LOS about 14 days after he died and reported "Bars in Pattaya were as usual (Sunnee useless, Boyztown quite good) except that the go-go boys were wearing black knickers and dancing to Faure's Requiem." So I think you can assume that most venues will be open, but perhaps more discreetly than usual.