Thailand Is A Year Of Mourning, Respecting The Departure Of Queen Sirikit, This Is The Impact On Tourists

Illustration of the atmosphere in Thailand (Pixabay)

JAKARTA - The mother of Suri of the Kingdom of Thailand, Ratu Sirikit, died at the age of 93, Friday, October 24, 2025, local time. She died after undergoing medical treatment at the Memorial Raja Chulolalongkorn Hospital.

In honor of the departure of his suri mother, the Royal Thai family and all palace officials will undergo a year of mourning, starting from the date of Queen Sirikit's death.

Quoted from the Daily Mail, on Monday, October 27, 2025, regarding the mourning period, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that the flag would be raised by half a pole for 30 days in honor of the deceased.

All government employees are also required to wear mourning clothes for one year. Meanwhile, the public is also asked to participate in adjusting to the atmosphere of mourning.

"While the community can adjust properly, we ask for cooperation to wear black or dark colors for 90 days," Anutin said.

However, regarding tourism and any entertainment, Thailand does not report, but will tend to be calmer than usual. All tourist attractions, transportation services, restaurants, shops, and events will continue to operate as usual, so they have little impact on tourists.

In addition, service companies and entertainment venues are also asked for entertainment to stop or limit their operations for 30 days. It is also recommended to avoid parties, celebrations of boisterousness, and other behaviors that are deemed inappropriate during calm times.

However, previously planned activities can still be continued, but on condition that the organizers ensure that the program remains respectful and in accordance with the funeral ceremony. Tourists are also asked to continue to respect the country's mourning period.

Meanwhile, one of the famous tourist attractions in Thailand, namely the Grand Palace, was temporarily closed from October 26 to November 9, 2025. During that period, the palace courtyard will be devoted to royal ceremonies and national mourning periods.