Bangkok: People express their condolences for Her Majesty the Queen Mother, expressing their deepest gratitude. Meanwhile, officials prepared additional areas, posted signs and provided directions, and arranged waiting areas with chairs to facilitate the public. The atmosphere at Sanam Luang, the main entrance where the public can pay their respects before the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace, has been bustling with visitors since morning. The public has been able to pay their respects since 8:30 a.m. Volunteer staff provided assistance, guidance, and guidelines along the walkway within the waiting tents. They also assigned seating in the waiting tunnel in front of the Royal Plaza for the public to pay their respects.
According to Thai News Agency, today, it was found that there were publicity signs posted inside the waiting tents, indicating additional areas for use, such as waiting areas, food pick-up areas, and dining areas, to provide clearer understanding to the public. Yaowalak Thongdee, a 77-year-old Sukhothai resident, recounted the opportunity to await the arrival of His Majesty when she was 11 years old. At that time, His Majesty was visiting flood-affected people. She recalled His Majesty’s great compassion and his friendly manner of speaking to the people. Since then, she has had the opportunity to greet His Majesty on several occasions, such as accompanying a community weaving group, where she learned of His Majesty’s work promoting Thai textiles. Since then, she has continued her weaving work.
The section on travel facilitation after measures were adjusted to improve the public convenience system, which included adjustments to the transportation system. Cars that pick up people from outside will drop them off at the area opposite the Red Building. The bus that picks up people from Tha Chang will run towards Tha Phra Chan and turn right to drop off people opposite the Red Building. The car that picks up people leaving from Thewaphirom Gate will go towards the end of the palace, Maharat Road, past the Supreme Court, and drop off at Sanam Luang.
In addition, the BMTA has added the M15 and M16 shuttle bus routes, which circle Sanam Luang, to serve as a feeder for transporting people around Sanam Luang. The service is expected to be fully operational on November 9, 2025, when a larger number of people are expected to arrive.
According to the data, from October 27 to November 7, 2015, a total of 35,143 people passed through the Mani Noparat Gate to pay homage before the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace.
The Bureau of the Royal Household will allow people to pay their respects before the portrait at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace until November 8th. The public will also be able to pay their respects to the royal urn daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., beginning Sunday, November 9th, 2025, at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall.