(2025) What to do & What to expect during the HM Queen Sirikit’s mourning period in Thailand?

Dear all of our foreign friends who are coming to Thailand,
You might have heard the unfortunate news that our beloved Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025 at the age of 93 years old. There are a few points we would like to inform you regarding what to expect & what you should do during this period in Thailand.

What to expect?

All Thais are in the mourning period. These are what you could expect.

• All of the hotels, restaurants, department stores, and shops are still operating as usual.

• Some tourist attractions in the old-town district (Rattanakosin Island), such as the Grand Palace & the Temple of Emerald Buddha might be temporarily closed due to the royal mourning ceremony from time to time. We will keep you posted.

• Although the government has asked for the temporary suspension of concerts & festive events (parties & nightclubs) for 30 days, it’s subject to each organizer. Please refer to the official channel of each event for details.

• Citizens are invited to dress appropriately and wear black or dark-coloured clothing (non-bright & subdued colours are acceptable) to show respect for 90 days. We recommend the tourists to follow the same procedure.

• You also might have noticed that the social media and online sites might turn black in mourning. This is usual practice among Thais and nothing to worry about.

Is it safe to come to Thailand now?

Definitely yes. It’s even safer because everyone helps by keeping an eye on anything unusual. Almost everything is running as usual, e.g. floating market, Ayutthaya historical sites, River Kwai bridge, etc.

Should I postpone my trip?

If we were you, we would not. Although you might not be able to visit the grand palace or attend a big concert (at least at the moment), there are still many other great things to do here in Bangkok / Thailand, e.g. visiting a floating market, enjoying delicious Thai food, going to a spa. Even better, free walking tour is a risk-free tour option for you.

What should I do or prepare?

If you are coming to Thailand, it’s nothing to worry about if you understand the situation and our feeling. We will mostly wear black/white clothes. Please make sure to bring a couples of black/white or non-vivid colour clothes to wear in public. You might have to tone down and be respectful in public area. So you won’t feel too noticeable.

What else do you suggest?

I would consider using public transportations (BTS, MRT) in the old-town district instead of commuting by car because it might be a heavy traffic in certain area.

List of Tourist Attractions Status

(Updated as of 25 Oct @ 5PM)  

Many tourist attractions in the old-town are royally significant venues which are surely affected by this incredible sorrow.

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