Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit passed away at age 93 on Oct. 24, the royal palace announced. She had been in poor health for several years and died from a blood infection at a hospital in Bangkok. The Queen Mother was loved for her kindness and her work helping refugees and protecting nature. Her birthday, Aug. 12, is celebrated across Thailand as Mother’s Day. She was the wife of the late King Bhumibol and the mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn.
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1. How old was Queen Sirikit?
2. When did Queen Sirikit pass away?
3. Where did the Queen die?
1. What do you admire about her?
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3. How would you honor her memory?
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit passed away at age 93 on Oct. 24, the royal palace announced. She had been in poor health for several years and died from a blood infection at a hospital in Bangkok. The Queen Mother was loved for her kindness and her work helping refugees and protecting nature. Her birthday, Aug. 12, is celebrated across Thailand as Mother’s Day. She was the wife of the late King Bhumibol and the mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn.
