BANGKOK — Thailand’s Cabinet has approved officially recognizing 12 August as a national commemorative day while retaining it as an annual public holiday in honour of the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploythale Laksmisangchan announced the decision following the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
12 August marks the birth anniversary of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and is also observed as Thailand’s National Mother’s Day. The date will continue to be observed as an annual public holiday.
The Cabinet’s decision follows the Queen Mother’s death on 24 October 2025, which brought a period of national mourning. The government said the move reflects the Thai people’s enduring gratitude for her lifelong dedication and contributions to the nation and its people.
According to the government, annual royal merit-making ceremonies are held on 12 August to commemorate the Queen Mother’s birth anniversary. The Secretariat of the Prime Minister proposed officially designating the date as a national commemorative day while maintaining its status as a public holiday, a proposal the Cabinet approved on Tuesday.
