Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent his condolences to his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul.
In his condolence letter on behalf of the government, Mr Wong said the late queen was well-loved and respected by the people of Thailand.
“She carried out her royal duties with grace and was a steadfast pillar beside His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great throughout his reign,” Mr Wong said.
He added that her selfless dedication to sustainable development, the welfare of women and children, and preservation of traditional crafts demonstrated her wisdom and foresight.
The legacy of her work will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the Thai people in the years to come, Mr Wong said.
“Her Majesty’s passing is a great loss, and she will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with you and the people of Thailand during this period of grief.”
Writing to his counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said Queen Sirikit “will always be remembered for her love, magnanimity, and devotion to the Thai people”.
She was fittingly regarded by the Thai people as the Mother of the Nation, Dr Balakrishnan said.
He also mentioned how the late queen supported King Bhumibol Adulyadej on royal missions that brought development and improvement to the quality of life for the Thai people.
Together, they launched over 4,000 royal development projects aimed at uplifting lives and livelihoods, Dr Balakrishnan noted in his letter.
“Her Majesty also dedicated her life to charity work and led the Thai Red Cross Society from 1956.
“She left an indelible mark on Thai society for her role in helping to foster the stability and prosperity which the country enjoys today,” he said.
“Please accept my sincere condolences for this profound loss that will be felt by many.”
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