In a solemn announcement following a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed that Thailand has entered a national mourning period following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit. Consequently, the Prime Minister has canceled his planned attendance at the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in South Korea. Anutin emphasized his need to remain in Thailand to oversee funeral arrangements, which also led to the cancellation of his official visit to Malaysia originally scheduled for Saturday. However, he will briefly travel to Malaysia on Sunday morning to attend the signing ceremony of the Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement before returning to Thailand immediately. To ensure Thailand’s representation at international events, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will attend the ASEAN Summit and related meetings, as well as the APEC meeting in South Korea on Anutin’s behalf. The Prime Minister further declared that all government departments, state-owned enterprises, and schools will fly the national flag at half-mast for 30 days starting Saturday. Government officials and public servants are required to wear black clothing for one year, and the public is encouraged to cooperate by suspending or reducing entertainment activities. Queen Mother Sirikit, who passed away on Friday at the age of 93, was a revered figure in Thailand, and her death has prompted a period of national reflection and mourning.