Thai PM says daily life, events may continue during mourning

Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said daily life and economic activities should continue as normal during the mourning period. The Thai Cabinet observed a moment of silence on Friday in tribute to HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha. The prime minister said ministries and relevant government agencies had been instructed to provide full support for the upcoming royal ceremonies. Official mourning arrangements would follow guidance issued by the Royal Household Bureau. Anutin said previously scheduled foreign visits and meetings with world leaders would proceed as planned. Ministers and government agencies had been advised to focus on essential business during overseas trips, minimise non-essential activities and keep visits as brief as possible. Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said people should continue their daily lives, work and earn a living as usual. Anutin said entertainment events and concerts could still take place, organisers may begin by observing a tribute or moment of silence. The post Thai PM says daily life, events may continue during mourning appeared first on Khaosod English.

What happened

Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said daily life and economic activities should continue as normal during the mourning period. The Thai Cabinet observed a moment of silence on Friday in tribute to HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha. The prime minister said ministries and relevant government agencies had been instructed to provide full support for the upcoming royal ceremonies. Official mourning arrangements would follow guidance issued by the Royal Household Bureau. Anutin said previously scheduled foreign visits and meetings with world leaders would proceed as planned. Ministers and government agencies had been advised to focus on essential business during overseas trips, minimise non-essential activities and keep visits as brief as possible. Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said people should continue their daily lives, work and earn a living as usual. Anutin said entertainment events and concerts could still take place, organisers may begin by observing a tribute or moment of silence. The post Thai PM says daily life, events may continue during mourning appeared first on Khaosod English.

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