Happy birthday to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand, and joyful Mother’s Day to all the Thais! Our Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Saara Alhopuro signed the blessing book for royal merit, with congratulations on behalf of Finland at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Following the dress code, she wore a Finnish national dress, according to the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok.
The queen celebrated her 83rd birthday on 12 August 2015. As the consort of the king who is the world’s longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world’s longest-serving consort of a monarch.