In Thailand, mourning for the Queen Mother has caused a huge demand for black clothes.

In Thailand, mourning for the mother of Thai monarch Maha Vachiralongkorn (Rama X), Queen Sirikit, has caused a rush for black clothing. This was reported by Bloomberg on October 28.

"Retail stores across Thailand are struggling to meet the demand for black outfits and muted wardrobes as people enter into mourning for the death of Queen Mother Sirikit," the article says.

It is noted that the government has called on civil servants to wear mourning clothes for a year, and other citizens for 90 days.

Sales of black blouses, dresses and T-shirts reached record levels not seen since 2016, when the country mourned the death of King Bhumibol. At the largest wholesale market in Bangkok, Bobai, hundreds of sellers have put black clothes in the foreground, pushing aside colored items. Many stores have already completely sold out their stocks.

"I don't have time to sleep, I'm just packing and shipping the goods," said Nuttanun Kongdi, a saleswoman. According to her, daily sales increased from 200-300 to 10,000 units of black clothing.

Traditional Thai chitralada costumes, which are worn during royal ceremonies, are particularly popular. Turnjai Khamkaul, a craftswoman, reported that the queue of orders stretched for a week ahead.

"She (Queen Sirikit. — Ed.) was the mother of the nation. All Thais are in mourning," Turnjai said.

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The death of Queen Sirikit became known on October 25. It is known that she suffered from a bloodstream infection. In connection with the death of the Queen, employees of Thai government agencies, enterprises and educational institutions will be in mourning throughout the year. In 2007, Queen Sirikit visited Russia on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Thailand.

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