The Cabinet has resolved to designate Wednesday, 16 December 2026, as a special public holiday in observance of the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
On 10 November 2026 at 14:00 hours. Ekapop Pienpiset, Government Spokesperson. He held a press conference at Government House following the Cabinet meeting, stating in part that among today’s important Cabinet resolutions, the Cabinet has agreed to declare a special public holiday for the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The ceremony is scheduled to take place from 15 to 19 December 2026. Wednesday, 16 December 2026, has been designated as the special public holiday.