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Thai Monarchs Pay Respects at Bac Son Monument in Hanoi
The King and Queen of Thailand visited Hanoi to lay wreaths at the Bac Son Martyrs’ Monument and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
On September 16, 2026, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand conducted a formal visit to Hanoi, Vietnam. According to reports from Thai Post, the royal couple traveled from their residence at the Fairmont Hanoi hotel to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Bac Son Martyrs’ Monument. Following this, they also visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to pay their respects.
For residents and travelers in Hanoi, such high-level diplomatic visits often result in temporary traffic adjustments or security cordons around major government sites and historical landmarks. While the ceremony was a formal state engagement, those planning to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum or the surrounding Ba Dinh Square area in the coming days should remain aware that local authorities may implement brief access restrictions or heightened security protocols during official state visits.
At this time, the full itinerary of the royal visit has not been publicly detailed beyond these specific ceremonies. Travelers are advised to monitor local news outlets for any further announcements regarding potential road closures or changes to public access at major monuments in the capital. No further details regarding the duration of the visit or additional public engagements have been confirmed by official sources.