Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore

The Government of the Republic of Singapore is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother of the Kingdom of Thailand on 24 October 2025. The Singapore Government conveys its condolences to the Royal Family, the Royal Thai Government, and the individuals of the Kingdom of Thailand.

On behalf of the individuals of Singapore, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has written to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua to specific his deepest condolences.

On behalf of the Singapore Government, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong has written to Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul to convey his deepest condolences. Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has additionally written to Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow to specific his condolences.

The textual content of the letters is appended.

26 OCTOBER 2025

 

Condolence Letter from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua

 

26 October 2025

 

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua

Kingdom of Thailand

 

Your Majesty,

 

            My spouse and I had been deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of Your Majesty’s beloved mom, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.

 

            Her Majesty led a unprecedented and galvanizing life. She was a continuing and supportive presence beside His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great. Her initiatives introduced the fantastic thing about Thai textiles and tradition to the eye of the world, and preserved native handicrafts, uplifted livelihoods of rural communities, and improved the well being of girls and kids. They introduced far-reaching advantages to the nation. Her Majesty will probably be fondly remembered for her dedication to the welfare of the Thai individuals.

 

            On behalf of the individuals of Singapore, we lengthen our heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty.

                

Yours sincerely,

 

THARMAN SHANMUGARATNAM

 

Condolence Letter from Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul

 

26 October 2025

 

His Excellency Anutin Charnvirakul

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior

Kingdom of Thailand

 

Your Excellency,

 

On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I provide my deepest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.

 

Her Majesty was well-loved and revered by the individuals of Thailand. She carried out her royal duties with grace and was a steadfast pillar beside His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great all through his reign. Her Majesty’s selfless dedication to sustainable improvement, the welfare of girls and kids, and preservation of conventional crafts demonstrated her knowledge and foresight. The legacy of her work will proceed to make a optimistic impression on the lives of the Thai individuals within the years to come back.

 

 Her Majesty’s passing is a superb loss, and he or she will probably be dearly missed. My ideas are with you and the individuals of Thailand throughout this era of grief.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

LAWRENCE WONG

 

Condolence Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow

 

26 October 2025

 

His Excellency Sihasak Phuangketkeow

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Kingdom of Thailand

 

Dear Sihasak,

 

It was with deep sorrow that I realized of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.

 

Her Majesty will at all times be remembered for her love, magnanimity, and devotion to the Thai individuals. She was fittingly regarded by the Thai individuals because the Mother of the Nation. She supported His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on quite a few royal missions all through the nation and internationally, which introduced improvement and enchancment to the standard of life for the Thai individuals. Together, they launched over 4,000 Royal Development Projects aimed toward uplifting lives and livelihoods. Her Majesty additionally devoted her life to charity work and led the Thai Red Cross Society from 1956. She left an indelible mark on Thai society for her position in serving to to foster the soundness and prosperity which the nation enjoys right this moment.

 

            Please settle for my honest condolences for this profound loss that will probably be felt by many.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN