After the former young singer Tae Thaman Taephan , or Tae Dragon Five, passed away and a funeral was held at Wat Buakwan, Sala 5, from 8 to 10 Aug 2026, followed by a cremation ceremony on 11 Aug 2026, amid the sorrow of family members, close friends, elders, and fans who learned of the news.
Recently, Yuan Kawinnarat Yosamornsuntorn or Yuan Dragon Five, posted his thanks to everyone who loved Tae and all those involved in the arrangements to send Tae off for the last time, with the message as follows:
"Everything that happened was chosen by Tae himself. Finally, on behalf of Tae and the family, I sincerely thank everyone from the heart for showing Tae what it means to be loved by so many people. Thanks to family, friends, relatives, and all officials, especially the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, who helped, searched, cared for, transported, coordinated, and managed everything swiftly. Many thanks to P'Kew and P'Kao.
Thanks to all rescue workers from every foundation. Thanks to P'Lek and P'Yai for taking care and helping all the juniors. Thanks to every page and media outlet that helped search for Tae since the news broke. Thanks to all the little people like us who helped with every bit of effort and heart. Thanks to all police officers. Thanks to Nong Ton, the rescue worker, and Moo the undertaker at Wat Buakwan who assisted with documents and all temple work. Both of them and their team worked extremely hard.
Thanks to fans worldwide who sent encouragement and support, and who endured hardship and sacrifice to come see Tae in person. Thanks to all seniors, juniors, fathers, and mothers in every entertainment circle who showed kindness to Tae, his family, and to us Dragon 5. Thanks to the Dragon 5 band members who came together and supported each other during this difficult time.
Thanks to Mother Dara and P'Namkeng and family for trusting us to be the pillars to care for Mother Dara and Tae’s family, offering a warm and strong shoulder to embrace everyone when Mother Dara and P'Namkeng’s family were at their weakest. And above all, thank you deeply to Tae. You are a precious gift in our lives. Truly thank you from the heart...懶懶懶"
Additionally, the post included a photo of Tae with the message: “Everything Tae chose himself, I want to pass on to everyone. Wishing everyone good luck and happiness. The final gift from... Tae.” There was also an image showing the coffin number 92 with the caption: “Tae chose his coffin number himself.”
Along with a photo of a Poh Teck Tung Foundation vehicle with the message: “This is the vehicle that transported Tae for the last time, chosen by Tae himself.” The license plate shown was 4 ฌญ 6987, accompanied by the words: “Thank you to every heart, every love, every condolence, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for showing Tae what it means to be loved by so many.”
Fans expressed their condolences and support, with some commenting on the numbers mentioned in the post.
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