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Bangkok prepares to pay dignified tribute to Queen Mother
On November 9, 2025, Bangkok will commemorate the late Queen Mother Sirikit with extensive security and logistical arrangements.
Bangkok prepares to pay dignified tribute to Queen Mother
On November 9, 2025, the time has finally come: the public tribute to Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit, begins at Sanam Luang in Bangkok. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has made all preparations and comprehensively reviewed the necessary security and logistical measures, such as nationthailand.com reported. At 6:30 a.m., Thaiwut Khankaew, the BMA's deputy permanent secretary, led a final inspection to ensure everything was ready for the expected large crowds.
The mobilization is impressive: Sanam Luang was officially opened today to citizens from all over the world to pay their last respects to the royal urn. The BMA has set up waiting areas, toilets and food stalls that can accommodate up to 3,000 people. And for the additional 2,000 people waiting, there is a special area near the Na Phra Lan Tunnel. In total, around 10,000 mourners can be accommodated in the area. To make travel easier, Thaiwut Khankaew recommends using public transport - a good choice for getting to the event in a relaxed manner.
Mourning with dignity
To maintain respect during the mourning period, the BMA is giving out free skirts and wrap skirts to borrow. This allows anyone paying their respects to the Queen Mother to appear in appropriate mourning attire without having to worry about wardrobe. A large number of people are expected to flock to the Grand Palace on this day to say goodbye bangkokpost.com highlights.
Thailand declared a national period of mourning on October 24, 2025 following the death of Queen Sirikit. The Queen Mother died on October 17 in a hospital in Bangkok due to a blood infection. To honor her memory, flags were ordered to be flown at half-mast for 30 days. Particular caution is currently required: citizens and tourists are asked to wear dark or muted clothing and to behave cautiously.
A nationwide appeal
The Ministry of Culture and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have issued guidelines urging event organizers to keep planned celebrations low-key given the national mood. Digital and social media should spread respectful messages. Although there are no official restrictions on private entertainment or tourism activities, we ask for your understanding of the changed circumstances.
Public institutions, museums, temples and historical sites remain open to visitors. However, travelers should check their specific event changes in advance and dress appropriately for the occasion thaitimes.com notes. Daily life and commerce continue, but respect for the late Queen Mother takes center stage.
In these moving days it becomes clear how important tradition and respect are in Thai culture. The preparations in Bangkok are a visible sign of remembrance, offering the entire nation an opportunity to say goodbye and mourn together.