Thai Government Unveils Song 'Mother's Smile' to Honor Queen Sirikit

Key summary

On October 27 at 13:35, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, serving as Chairman of the Steering Committee for the funeral arrangements for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, presided over a press conference at the San Tiem Guest House in the Government House to launch the song 'Mother's Smile'. The song, performed by artist Thongchai McIntyre (Bird), was created to commemorate the late Queen and her contributions to the Thai people ahead of the cremation ceremony scheduled for December 15-19, 2026. The lyrics were written by Nitipong Huonak and the music composed by Suwatthai Suthirat. The government plans to distribute the song through all communication channels to allow the public in Thailand and abroad to listen and reflect on the Queen's legacy. Following the press conference, the Prime Minister visited an exhibition of the song's notes and lyrics, took a photo of the sheet music with his phone, and jokingly told reporters he would practice playing the trumpet or saxophone before going up to the Thai Couple Sky building to listen.