A somber funeral arranged with three coffins side by side marks the tragic aftermath of a pickup truck crashing into the rear of a broken-down vehicle. Families remain unable to accept the loss and hope this case serves as a warning for drivers to be cautious.
Today (8 Nov 2016) at 14:00, reporters described the atmosphere at the funeral rites for three deceased from Khon Taek Subdistrict, Sangha District, Surin Province: Mrs. Nuan Krasang, 63, Mrs. Kamma Promli, 56, and Mrs. Buya Suepchan, 54. They died alongside three others from Prang Ku District, Sisaket Province, following a pickup truck rear-ending a stalled pickup on Highway 2283 near Baan Mano, Ban Chan Subdistrict, Sangha District, Surin Province, bordering Kham Tom Village, Dan Subdistrict, Kab Choeng District. The accident occurred last night as previously reported.Read the story: Tragic mass accident as pickup truck crashes into rear of broken-down vehicle, leaving 6 dead and 2 seriously injured.)
The funeral rites for the three deceased are combined at Wat Phak Mai Phutthawat, Village 12, Khon Taek Subdistrict, Sangha District, Surin Province. Relatives and neighbors gathered to pay respects and help prepare the funeral in a mournful atmosphere. The cremation ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 Nov 2016.
Mr. Sombat Suepchan, 53, husband of Mrs. Buya Suepchan, 54, said the event happened too quickly to accept. She liked to go into the forest to collect wild products. There were no warnings or unusual signs; it was odd she went without informing anyone, as she usually would. He never stopped her because it was her interest. He urged drivers to be careful, especially when driving at night or in the dark.
Ms. Ranong Kamsumalee, 36, daughter of Mrs. Kamma Promli, 56, expressed deep sorrow and a strong wish to have her mother back. She was shocked and stunned upon hearing the news and could not believe her mother had died, as they had spoken on the phone recently without any signs of trouble. Her mother said she was going to dig wild yams, and although she advised her not to go, her mother insisted since it was a regular activity. On the accident day, her mother was at Khao Laem forest in Kab Choeng District. Her mother called around 3 p.m., but she missed the call and returned it at 4 p.m. Her mother said the vehicle had broken down but she would just be late getting home. Shortly after, her aunt called to say her mother had passed away.
Mr. Nong Somrit, 70, husband of Mrs. Nuan Krasang, 63, also deeply saddened, said he never expected his wife to pass so soon. She was with him the morning before, saying relatives would pick her up. He questioned if she could leave while he was harvesting rice, but she insisted since the relatives would pick her up from Baan Du. He went along and never imagined what would happen. Their son noted his mother had been gone unusually long; Mr. Nong explained she did not bring her phone and was unreachable. Later, he heard someone say the vehicle used for digging wild yams had been hit near Chong Chom. He then saw a Facebook post about it. They had gone to dig wild yams at Khao Laem, Kab Choeng, where she had been once before; this was their second trip. There were no warnings or signs. She told him if she was unable, her grandchild should help with drying rice. He asked drivers to be careful, emphasizing that no one wants such tragedies. He expressed deep sorrow and hopes this serves as a cautionary tale for all to be vigilant.