Summary of mourning guidelines following the announcement by the Prime Minister's Office on the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendirathepvaradhi Krom Luang Rajsarinisiri Patchar.
12 June 2026 GMT+7Royal GazetteAnnouncement from the Prime Minister's Office regarding the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendirathepvaradhi Krom Luang Rajsarinisiri Patchar.
According to the announcement from the Royal Household regarding the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendirathepvaradhi Krom Luang Rajsarinisiri Patchar, the Great Vajraratchathida, dated 12 June 2026, the government has received this news with profound sorrow and deems it appropriate to declare the following.
1. Government offices, state enterprises, public agencies, and all educational institutions shall fly flags at half-mast for 15 days, starting from 12 June 2026.
2. Civil servants, state enterprise employees, and government officials shall observe mourning for 15 days from 12 June 2026 onward. The general public is requested to consider appropriate conduct accordingly.
At 11:00 a.m. today, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated after the Cabinet meeting that entertainment events and concerts may continue as usual, similar to the period during Her Majesty the Queen Mother's time. All events should begin with a moment of standing in tribute. By doing so, it is considered that people have acknowledged the passing and acted appropriately.
