Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at age 93

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit passed away on Friday at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Bureau of the Royal Household announced. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has directed the relevant bureau to make arrangements for the Queen Mother's royal funeral, which will be held with the highest honors in accordance with royal traditions.

The king has also issued a decree establishing a one-year mourning period. This period shall apply to members of the Royal Family and officials of the Royal Court, starting from the date of the Queen Mother's passing.