Thais Mourning Queen Mother's Death Spark a Run on Black Clothes.

The article focuses on the surge in demand for black clothing in Thailand following the death of Queen Mother Sirikit on October 24. In response to her passing, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has requested that government workers wear mourning attire for one year, while the general public is encouraged to dress in black or subdued colors for 90 days. Retailers have reported unprecedented sales of black garments, with some vendors running out of stock, reminiscent of the mourning period after the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2016. The article highlights the cultural significance of the queen, who was regarded as the nation's matriarch, and the widespread public display of mourning throughout the country. [Extracted from the article]