Thailand Queen Mother Sirikit, whose birthday is celebrated
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Thailand is in mourning following the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, a royal icon whose grace, philanthropy, and at times controversial influence helped to shape the country’s modern monarchy.
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Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, has died.