The Governor of Sakon Nakhon, along with disciples, performed a ceremony to apologize to the remains of "Luang Pu Sutham Thampalo," the last disciple of Luang Pu Mun. Meanwhile, lottery fans did not miss the chance to observe the "lucky numbers for 1/2/26" to try their luck.
According to reports, Phra Ratchamongkol Wachiramuni (Luang Pu Sutham Thampalo), a senior meditation monk of Wat Thep Kanya Ram in Hang Hong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Sakon Nakhon Province, peacefully passed away at 05:40 on 28 January at Wanorn Niwas Hospital, Wanorn Niwas District, Sakon Nakhon Province, at the age of 100 years and 7 months, with 78 years in monkhood. His disciples agreed to bring his remains for the ceremony at Wat Thep Kanya Ram.
At 13:00, the Wanorn Niwas Hospital ambulance transported Luang Pu's remains from the hospital to Wat Thep Kanya Ram, where Mrs. Ranida Luengthitisakul, Governor of Sakon Nakhon, the monks, and disciples awaited to receive them.
The remains were then enshrined in the ordination hall, and a ceremony to apologize to the remains was performed according to religious procedures. The remains were placed in a cooling coffin. A water-pouring ceremony for the remains is scheduled for tomorrow (29 January 2026) at 16:00 at the ordination hall of Wat Thep Kanya Ram. The royal cremation ceremony for Luang Pu Sutham Thampalo is as follows:
3 April 2026: Transfer of the remains.
4 April 2026: Royal cremation ceremony.
5 April 2026: Collection of the ashes.
The passing of Phra Ratchamongkol Wachiramuni (Luang Pu Sutham Thampalo) marks a significant loss for the Thai forest meditation monk community, leaving behind only his virtuous deeds, exemplary conduct, and teachings that continue to guide his disciples and Buddhist followers.
Meanwhile, lottery enthusiasts eagerly used numbers related to Luang Pu for their bets, especially the number 28, the date of his passing, along with his age of 100 years and 7 months, and his 78 years in monkhood. They also noted the ambulance license plate KOB-9711 from Wanorn Niwas that transported his remains to Wat Thep Kanya Ram, interpreting these as lucky numbers to try their fortune.
