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What happens during a royal mourning period in Thailand? A guide for expats and tourists

The passing of Queen Sirikit has placed Thailand in a period of royal mourning. Here are some things to expect and etiquette to be aware of.

Year-Long Funeral Begins for Thailand's Queen Sirikit After Her Death at Age 93

Following Queen Sirikit's death, mourners took to the streets of Thailand and gathered around the Grand Palace in Bangkok. A ...
Yahoo

Thailand’s king makes history, signs marriage equality law

“To all the love,” Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted to X Twitter. “Congratulations on everyone’s love.” The new law amends the country’s civil code and ensures same-sex married couples ...

Queen Sirikit of Thailand, Once Dubbed “Asia’s Jackie Kennedy,” Dies at 93

Sirikit also became seen as a maternal figure for the country. Her birthday, August 12, has been celebrated as Mother's Day ...

Thailand's royal family to observe year-long mourning period following Queen Sirikit's death

The Thai government has outlined guidelines for officials and members of the public following the death of the mother of King ...

Sirikit, Glamorous Queen of Thailand Who Wielded Power, Dies at 93

Sirikit, the former queen of Thailand and the widow of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose portraits appeared together for decades ...
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Did Queen Sirikit of Thailand have the world's most extraordinary royal jewels? Inside her private collection, including Van Cleef and Arpels sets and Fabergé brooches

The royal, who died earlier this month aged 93, owned an incredible archive of pieces – including some particularly ...

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and ...