Bangkok:The Cabinet has approved December 16, 2026, as a special holiday to honor the Royal Cremation Ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
According to Thai News Agency, the spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, Mr. Ekkapop Pienpises, announced that the Cabinet has decided to designate this date as a special public holiday. The ceremony will take place at the Royal Crematorium in Sanam Luang.
In total, the Cabinet has approved 69 special holidays during December.
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