Mourning the loss of a senior actress. "Mae Neng Metta Rungrat" Known by the nickname "Pearl of Thailand" who passed away at age 84. Her family transported her body to Sala 5 at Saen Suk Temple in Minburi District.
The family reported the cause of death as Mae Neng deciding to end her own life with a firearm at her home after suffering stress from multiple illnesses, causing shock and grief among family and entertainment industry friends.
A very somber funeral atmosphere as "Khun Aoi" Kobkul Duangdara, the second younger sister, and "Khun Jeab" Sumeth Duangdara, the youngest brother of Mae Neng Metta Rungrat, arrived at Saen Suk Temple in Minburi District.
Khun Aoi, returning from the United States, upon arrival at the funeral hall, paid respects at her elder sister’s body with tears.
Khun Aoi and Khun Jeab stated, "Our family holds no resentment about Khun Neng’s decision because we always knew she was stressed from suffering many diseases. She often complained she no longer wanted to live, feeling exhausted from having to take numerous medications daily—imagine having to take them three times a day. She told us she didn’t want to keep taking them anymore, that she couldn’t endure it. Whenever she said she no longer wanted to live, we always told her to stay with us, that we’re all she has."
"But we understand her choice. Regarding what many say about the firearm—that why didn’t the family keep it safe—I must clarify that Khun Neng liked guns and shooting sports. Even if the gun was stored elsewhere, she would still buy a new one. She has been very tired after battling illness for over 10 years."
Khun Aoi added, "This is my personal opinion, but Thailand should have laws supporting patients who suffer and wish to say goodbye to this world, so incidents like this don’t happen."
At 16:05, the family conducted the water-pouring ceremony with many actors attending, including Nantawan Mekyai, Krung Sriwilai, Suda Chuenban, Amara Asawan, Kasama Nissaipan, Patama Panthong, Kaisorn Saenganan, Yoko Takano, Ratree Witwat, and others.
At 18:30, the family invited four monks to chant prayers. The funeral rites for Mae Neng Metta Rungrat, aged 84, are scheduled from 5 to 7 November 2026 at 18:30 each evening, with the cremation ceremony on 8 November at 15:30.
Thairath Entertainment expresses condolences to the family of Mae Neng Metta Rungrat.
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