Bhutan's King and Queen Pay Respects to Late Thai Queen Mother

BANGKOK, Oct 29 (TNA) - Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan formally paid their respects to the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother of Thailand on Wednesday.

The royal couple arrived at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace shortly before 10 a.m. to lay a wreath before the Royal Urn of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, who passed away on October 24, 2025.

Their Majesties The King and Queen of Bhutan then signed a book of condolences, expressing their profound sorrow over the passing of the Thai Queen Mother.

Later on Wednesday evening, the Bhutanese monarchs are scheduled to attend the the Royal Chanting Ceremony for the Royal Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit  at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall.

Meanwhile, members of the Thai public from across the country continued to converge on the Grand Palace grounds for the third consecutive day to pay their respects before the royal portrait of the late Queen Mother, and to sign the book of condolences at Sahathai Samakhom Hall.

Thais are mourning the loss of a revered figure, recalling her long and dedicated service to the well-being of the Thai people and development of the nation. -819 (TNA)