- Death: Queen Mother Sirikit, widow of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, died in Bangkok, at 93, after having been fighting a blood infection since 17 October 2025, which was confirmed by the Royal Household Bureau.
- Legacy: She is revered as the Mother of the Nation of Thailand and because of her the birthday of 12 August is called Mother’s Day.
Life and Contributions:
- Born (12 August 1932 Bangkok); married King Bhumibol in 1950.
- Founded SUPPORT Foundation (1976) to encourage rural crafts, silk-weaving and self-reliance.
- Organized environmental events such as Forest Loves Water and Little House in the Forest that were designated as the Green Queen.
- Supporter of social welfare, poverty reduction and culture.
Impact:
- Vitally attached to the rural societies, enhancing sustainable livelihoods.
- Had four children with the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn being one of them.
- Public respect through the political changes in Thailand is a lasting legacy in the social, cultural, and environmental fronts.
Exam-Oriented Facts:
- Birth: 12 August 1932; Death: 25 October 2025.
- Since the death of King Bhumibol in 2016, Queen consort since 1950.
- Established SUPPORT Foundation to empower rural craftsmen.
- The most important environmental campaigns: “Forest Loves Water” and “Little House in the Forest."
Month: Current Affairs - October 25, 2025
Category: Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit