Sirikit

Queen Mother of Thailand

Sirikit - Queen Mother of Thailand
Born

August 12th, 1932
92 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Thailand

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Born in 1932, this individual served as the Queen Consort of King Bhumibol Adulyadej from 1950 until his passing in 2016. After becoming the Queen Mother, she engaged in numerous philanthropic activities, focusing on rural development, education, and healthcare. The establishment of the Support Foundation in 1976 highlighted efforts to improve the quality of life for the impoverished and disadvantaged. As a symbol of Thai heritage, the individual contributed to preserving cultural traditions and promoting the arts.

Served as Queen Consort for 66 years

Established the Support Foundation

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