TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) sent condolences following the death of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit at the age of 93 on Friday through Taiwan's office in Thailand, CNA reported Wednesday.
Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan (葛葆萱) also offered his condolences at the Thailand Trade and Economic Office. He was joined by the office's representative Narong Boonsatheanwong, per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
MOFA said Sirikit was admired internationally for her lifelong service. She visited Taiwan with King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1963, helping boost ties between the two countries and promote cooperation in agriculture through the Thailand Royal Project Foundation.
According to Thairath, people dressed in black gathered outside Chulalongkorn Hospital to pay their respects.
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared a 30-day period for government offices to fly flags at half-mast. He urged citizens to observe 90 days of mourning, avoid wearing bright clothes, and adjust entertainment events to reflect the solemn mood, per The Nation.
