Bangkok: People dressed in black flocked to the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, which saw a high turnout throughout the day. Free admission on the first day attracted more than 1,000 individuals.

According to Thai News Agency, Thai people, dressed in black, continued to admire the royal attire of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, displayed at the Ratsadakorn Phiphat Hall in the Grand Palace. The museum offered free admission for the second consecutive day. On the previous day, October 27, 2015, a total of 1,035 visitors were recorded at the museum.

Inside the museum, the exhibition “Thai Dress: From the Royal Court to Royal Preference” showcases all eight styles of royal Thai dress. Another exhibition, “Siriraj Phastra Boromarajini Nath,” features international style royal dresses made from Thai fabrics from 1960 to 2000. Visitors to the exhibition rooms expressed their admiration and joy.

Additionally, the Textile Museum organized a Thai fabric stamping activity on commemorative paper. Eight Thai fabric stamps were made available, including patterns such as the Pikun flower, the Yong, and the Eight Petals. The activity also featured fabric patterns from all 76 provinces of Thailand, and participants engaged enthusiastically until all stamping points were completed.