Lao leaders mourn passing of Thai Queen Mother

Lao leaders have expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand, praising her lifelong devotion to peace and friendship between the two nations.
President Thongloun Sisoulith sent a message to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn to extend heartfelt condolences following Her Majesty’s passing on October 24.
The message read “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of the Kingdom of Thailand, on October 24, 2025.
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, was a person of noble spirit, compassion, and great capability. Throughout her life, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit dedicated herself to the peace and well-being of the Thai people.
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit also made significant contributions to strengthening the bonds of friendship and good neighbourly cooperation between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, fostering their development and fruition as enjoyed today.
Her passing is not only the loss of a “Great Mother” who was an inspiration, beloved, and revered by the entire Thai nation, but also the loss of a close relative who possessed great virtues in the minds of the Lao people.
On behalf of the Lao people and on my own behalf, I would like to express my deepest condolences and share our grief with His Majesty the King and all members of the Royal Family, as well as the Thai people, on this sad occasion.
May the spirit of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, rest in eternal peace.
With greatest respects.”
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane also sent messages of condolence to their Thai counterparts.

By Times Reporters
(Latest Update October 30, 2025)