The Ministry of Interior has instructed all provinces to prepare activities for the memorial day of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on 24 October 2026.
On 17 October 2026, Mr. Assisit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that Saturday, 24 October 2026 marks the memorial day of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The Ministry of Interior, assigned by the Committee for the Royal Cremation Ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, has informed provinces, districts, and local administrative organizations to organize commemorative events in honor of this occasion.
Mr. Assisit stated that the Ministry of Interior has notified provincial governors nationwide to prepare for the memorial day ceremonies of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The provincial governors will preside over the events, which include at 7:00 a.m. a Buddhist chanting and merit-making ceremony at the provincial hall or a suitable venue; at 8:00 a.m. a public flower offering ceremony for the royal cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit; and at 8:30 a.m. a merit-making almsgiving ceremony. Provinces may adjust the timing according to local suitability.
“Regarding the public flower offering ceremony for the royal cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the provincial governors and district chiefs will represent the public in a moment of prayer before placing flower arrangements on trays in front of Her Majesty's portrait. After the ceremony, each district's flower offering will be collected and kept at a suitable location to be used during the flower offering booths at the district during the royal cremation ceremony. The provincial flower offerings will be sent to the Ministry of Interior to be collected and forwarded to Bangkok for presentation at the Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang during the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.”
Additionally, each province will organize volunteer activities for public benefit and charitable works throughout October 2026. Government agencies, private sectors, and the general public are invited to participate in these volunteer efforts. Each province will publicize these activities through their respective communication channels.
Mr. Assisit added that this ceremony is an important opportunity for all Thai people to collectively express their loyalty and deeply remember the immeasurable royal benevolence that Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, dedicated throughout her life, performing numerous royal duties to ensure the well-being of the Thai people. Therefore, he invites everyone to wear respectful black attire in mourning and participate in the ceremonies organized by provinces on Saturday, 24 October 2026, as well as in volunteer activities at the times and places designated by each province.