The Queen Mother of Thailand, Sirikit, has passed away, and Thai Prime Minister Anutin has decided not to attend the ASEAN Summit being held in Malaysia.
The Thai government spokesperson announced Anutin's decision on the morning of the 25th. The Thai Cabinet will meet to discuss the arrangements for the Queen Mother's funeral.
The Royal Household Bureau of Thailand issued a statement in the early hours of the 25th, stating that Queen Mother Sirikit passed away on the evening of the 24th at the age of 93.
The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings are scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur from October 26th to 28th.