World leaders and international organisations continue to express their condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, as government institutions and members of the public pay tribute to her enduring legacy of service and compassion.
On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed a letter of condolence to His Majesty the King, expressing deep sorrow over the Queen Mother’s passing and honouring her lifelong dedication to strengthening relations between Thailand and China, according to the Embassy of China in Bangkok.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences on X, describing the Queen Mother’s life as “a shining example of devotion to public service that will continue to inspire generations”.
Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam had written to His Majesty the King to extend his deepest sympathies. Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also sent a letter of condolence to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, offering his respects on behalf of the Singaporean government.
Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy published a message honouring the Queen Mother’s contributions to cultural preservation and rural development.
The Karen National Union also issued a statement, describing the Queen Mother as “a guiding light for all Karen people and citizens”.
In Bangkok, large crowds of mourners from all over the country gathered at Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion within the Grand Palace to pay their respects before a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on Monday.
To accommodate the increasing number of mourners, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has set up tents and other facilities for public convenience at Sanam Luang.
According to the Bureau of the Royal Household, the public may pay their respects before the royal portrait at Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion from 8.30am to 4pm daily. A royal condolence book is also available at the site for mourners to sign.
The public will be permitted to pay homage before the royal remains at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall from Nov 9, between 9am and noon.