"Voices from the People" Thai citizens pays homage to Her Majesty the Queen Mother – Day 2

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On October 28, 2025, at Sanam Luang, citizens from across the country gathered to pay their respects to the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, in remembrance of Her Majesty’s boundless grace and lifelong benevolence.

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Voices of the Volunteers

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Mr. Prawit Wongnitikorn, a volunteer motorcycle driver providing free transportation for people coming to pay their respects, shared his experience. He said he has been a volunteer since the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX).

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“When I heard the news of Her Majesty the Queen Mother’s passing, I was deeply saddened,” he said.

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“So I came here to do good by offering free rides for those coming to the ceremony.”

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“Yesterday I made nearly 30 trips, and this morning about 20 already, mostly helping the elderly who cannot walk far.”

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Before leaving, Mr. Prawit encouraged Thai people who want to volunteer, “Anyone with a motorcycle can join us. Come and help. It’s a way to do something good together.”

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A coffee shop team from Ubon Ratchathani Province, who have long provided royal kitchen services at major ceremonies at Sanam Luang.

“It’s a good thing for those who are able and interested to come and volunteer,” one team member said.

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“Many of the young people here are volunteers too.” He added.

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“We’re a small group called Team Choptum who construct a roadway and support the An Ma area in Ubon Ratchathani. Whenever there’s an important royal ceremony, we always come to help. I’d like to tell everyone, this is a moment to show our loyalty and love for the Queen Mother.”

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Voices of the People

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“I feel deeply saddened and lost for words, because Her Majesty has done so much good for the Thai people.”

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“I’m speechless. As a Thai, I feel deeply saddened, and I believe every Thai person feels the same.”

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“After hearing the news, I felt heartbroken yet grateful for everything Her Majesty did for our country. She has always been the unifying heart of the Thai people.”

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A German tourist visiting Thailand also shared her feelings, “Her Majesty the Queen Mother is very well known in Germany. She was a kind person, and I deeply respect her.”

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She added a message to the Thai people, “Stay strong through this loss, and I look forward to the day when happiness returns.”

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Another foreign couple told reporters, “We came here to express our condolences for this great loss to Thailand, and to stand in solidarity with the Thai government and the Royal Family during this time of mourning.”

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They added, “We have long admired Her Majesty for her legacy she created and for her lifelong compassion and dedication to the Thai people.”

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