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Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit dies at the age of 93!
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Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit dies at the age of 93!
In sad news for Thailand and its people, Queen Mother Sirikit has died at the age of 93. She was a significant figure in Thai history and served with dedication and grace for many decades. Her promotion of culture and tradition left a lasting impression, and her death is seen as a great loss for many. The pain of her loss will be evident in the coming days and weeks as the nation shares in the grief of their beloved Queen Mother. [Spiegel] reports that public mourning for Sirikit is palpable in many parts of the country.
Queen Mother Sirikit was born on August 12, 1932 and was the consort of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Over the years, she has championed Thai art and culture, gaining recognition not only in the Kingdom but also internationally. Her involvement in social projects made her a mainstay in Thai society.
Tourism as an economic engine
In 2022, the recovery began with 9.80 million arrivals and this trend continued, with 28.15 million tourists in 2025, so strong growth is expected again in 2024. The forecast for 2025 is also promising: between 36 and 40 million international tourists are expected, with estimated revenue of 2.3 trillion baht, equivalent to approximately $65 billion.
Popular travel destinations and challenges
Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya in particular continue to be very popular with travelers. After all, about 22.78 million people visited Bangkok in 2025, and the city has established itself as one of the top travel destinations worldwide, ranking 17th. [Country data] highlights that in addition to urban attractions, historical sites such as Ayutthaya and Sukhothai also attract large numbers of tourists.
But growing mass tourism also brings challenges. Thailand is struggling with serious environmental problems caused by the high number of visitors. Waste and polluted waters are just some of the negative consequences that harm regional ecosystems. The corona pandemic led to a temporary recovery of nature, but the question remains as to how these challenges will be dealt with sustainably in the future.