The government invites Thai people to join activities to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on the occasion of her birthday on 12 August 2024, as well as to travel to the National Mother's Day event during this long holiday. Mr. Chai Wachirong, spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and the Cabinet invite the Thai people to join the activities to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother on the occasion of Her Majesty's Birthday Anniversary on 12 August 2024 to express gratitude for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's great kindness in performing various royal duties for the benefit of the Thai people. In addition, the public is invited to sign the book to offer best wishes to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother on the occasion of Her Majesty's Birthday Anniversary on 12 August 2024 via the online system at the website of the Royal Household Bureau www.royaloffice.th between 11 - 13 August 2024. For the activities o n 12 August 2024, they include : - 07.30 hrs. Join the Buddhist chanting ceremony and make merit by offering rice and dry food to 193 monks and novices at Sanam Luang, Bangkok. The regions will organize activities at locations designated by each province or at temples near home. - 17.30 hrs. Join the royal homage ceremony and lay wreaths at Sanam Luang, Bangkok. The regions will organize activities at locations designated by each province or at locations as appropriate. - 19.19 hrs. Join the candle-lighting ceremony to offer auspicious blessings at Sanam Luang, Bangkok. The regions will organize activities at locations designated by each province or at locations as appropriate. The government spokesman added that during the three-day holiday, people can join activities to honor Her Majesty the Queen at various locations, such as the 16th Queen Sirikit Flower Festival under the concept of preserving, preserving, and expanding at Queen Sirikit Park, Chatuchak, Bangkok, from August 9 to 14, 2024; the 'Praepa stra Boromarajininat' event to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, from August 12 to 18, 2024 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon Shopping Mall; the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand under Royal Patronage allows senior citizens and children no taller than 135 cm to visit 7 zoos for free, including Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chiang Mai Zoo, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, Songkhla Zoo, Ubon Ratchathani Zoo, Khon Kaen Zoo, and the Elephant Kingdom Project in Surin Province. 'We invite the public and tourists to join the National Mother's Day activities in 2024 organized by various government agencies free of charge. Since it is the rainy season, we recommend that our brothers and sisters check the weather conditions and vehicles before traveling for their own and their families' safety,' the Prime Minister's Office spokesperson emphasized.-319. Source: Thai News Agency