Little Tomfun: The Child Long Awaited by Parents, Lost at Age 2 Due to a Drunk Driver

Summary of the story of "Little Tomfun". "Little Tomfun" The only son whom his parents waited for eagerly, willing to do anything for their little boy who was their heart’s joy, but whose life ended at just 2 years old due to a drunk driver, becoming a case that touched many hearts.

The cherished child the parents had long awaited.

• Khun May and Khun Duke, a married couple who had tried for many years to have a child, but the husband being over 50 made conceiving even harder.
• However, this did not discourage Khun May, who tried eating nutritious foods and took care of her health with the determination to have a child. Meanwhile, Khun Duke quit drinking and smoking in an effort to father a child as well.
• Despite their long efforts without success, they decided to seek help at Wat Pa Duang Kaew Bodhiyan, where Khun Duke vowed, "If we have a child, I will quit smoking for three years." Eventually, they were blessed with a son who filled their family with happiness, leading to the name "Little Tomfun."

The accident that took the life of the 2-year-old forever.

• On 8 June 2026, while the father took the car for repairs, the mother and Little Tomfun went inside a coffee shop to buy drinks and wait. After the car was fixed, the father came to pick up his wife and son, but just moments later, a vehicle crashed into the white sedan, then struck Khun May and Little Tomfun right before the father's eyes.
• Regaining consciousness, the father rushed to help his wife and son. The accident left Khun May with a broken leg, while 2-year-old Little Tomfun was critically injured with his heart stopping. Rescue workers and medical teams immediately performed CPR to save him before rushing him to Lampang Hospital.
• Tragically, like a bolt from the blue for the family, "Little Tomfun" passed away peacefully at the hospital, amid the deep grief of all who mourned the loss of the little boy from this incident.
• The latest condition of Khun May: broken leg, had initial surgery but still no sensation; doctors informed the family she will need another operation.

Drunk driving took the little boy's life from his grieving parents.

• Mr. Det, an assistant village headman from Phichai Subdistrict, was driving the black pickup truck that collided with the white sedan, causing it to hit the mother and child. He was also injured and taken to Lampang Hospital, where blood tests were conducted to measure alcohol levels.
• After receiving treatment at the hospital, Mr. Det expressed regret over the incident, saying it was an accident and unintentional, and that he would cooperate with legal procedures. He insisted he was not drunk. He claimed he fainted due to chronic illnesses including diabetes and high blood pressure, and said he would take full responsibility.
• However, the truth emerged when the blood alcohol test results for Mr. Det showed 104 milligrams percent alcohol. This level exceeded the legal limit.
• The Chief of Lampang City Police Station is preparing to press charges against the offender for reckless driving causing death, damaging property, causing injury, and drunk driving.
• The Lampang City District Chief has set up a committee to investigate and gather evidence, aiming to complete the review by Friday, 12 June 2026, to consider punishment including removal from office.

The funeral of "Little Tomfun": parents still struggling to cope.

• The family held a funeral ceremony for Little Tomfun at Wat Sri Koet, Hua Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lampang Province, surrounded by widespread sorrow.
• The funeral will include a one-night prayer vigil before the body is kept awaiting Khun May’s recovery to attend the cremation.

"Before the accident, my son was learning to talk and often told us he loved his father and mother. I still can't accept it. I'm not ready to face the offender, even though he has tried to contact us. I truly can't accept that our child has died. My wife has a broken leg. We need time to grieve," said Khun Duke through tears. . Father Duke said with tears.