The Ministry of Education has come under fire over the past few days after it ordered schools to cancel festive activities for the next 12 months in mourning for the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. Concerns have been expressed that cancelling activities would affect children’s development and deny students learning opportunities.

Queen Mother Sirikit, the mother of King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the late King Bhumibol, has passed away peacefully at 93.

<p>On Tuesday (6 August), the Bureau of the Royal Household announced that the condition of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother has improved, and that she has been discharged from Chulalongkorn Hospital.</p>