Overview
- Queen Mother Sirikit died on October 24 at age 93 from a bloodstream infection that began in mid-October, according to an official communiqué.
- Authorities announced extended mourning protocols, with public employees in mourning attire for one year, citizens for 90 days, and flags at half-mast for 30 days.
- Her body will lie in state at Bangkok’s Grand Palace ahead of a cremation, in line with Thailand’s royal funerary traditions.
- Miss Universe 2025 will run November 2–21 on its original schedule with format and tone adjustments under guidance from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Royal Gazette.
- Several contestants arriving in Thailand have worn black in a public sign of respect, and the Miss Universe Organization issued a condolence message honoring Sirikit’s legacy.