Mourning the Sudden Death of Volunteer Staff Supamongkol Rattanachit During Flood Relief in Nan

Mourning "Supamongkol Rattanachit" A special task force member of the Volunteer Foundation 'Puen Pueng (Phor)' suddenly died while on a mission assisting disaster victims. "Nan Flood" In Pua District

On 24 Aug 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported a heartbreaking incident in the rescue and disaster relief community after Supamongkol Rattanachit, a 47-year-old staff member of the Volunteer Foundation 'Puen Pueng (Phor)' under the Thai Red Cross Society from Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, died suddenly while assisting people affected by flooding in Nan Province.

Supamongkol was part of the special task force of 'Puen Pueng (Phor)' volunteers working alongside Prasat Boonsathan Foundation from Phitsanulok Province, a disaster response drone team, Kubota Company, and Singha Volunteers to expedite delivery of food, drinking water, and essential supplies to affected residents.

Using drones to transport goods into disaster areas, the mission covered three subdistricts in Pua District: Phuka, Silalang, and Woranakhon, totaling 14 villages, 1,466 households, and over 4,000 people affected by damaged routes and difficult access since 21 August.

Team members revealed that Supamongkol had underlying health issues and may have been sleep-deprived due to continuous duties before his sudden death at a hotel. However, doctors are still diagnosing the exact cause.

This loss deeply saddens teammates and all workers, as Supamongkol continued assisting disaster victims until his final moments, leaving behind a legacy of sacrifice, dedication, and the memory of those who choose to serve amid severe public hardship.

Biography of Supamongkol Rattanachit

Supamongkol Rattanachit served as the Disaster Operations Manager (or Relief Department Head) of the Volunteer Foundation 'Puen Pueng (Phor)' under the Thai Red Cross Society.

Roles and Key Missions

• Disaster Assistance: Represented the foundation in field operations aiding people affected by various disasters, including floods and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Disaster Management: Played a role in advancing community preparedness policies, such as establishing evacuation centers and royal kitchens to prepare and distribute food to disaster-stricken communities.
• Academic and Research Work: Authored and researched topics related to political awareness among citizens and local elections.

Online communities and rescue pages have posted photos and tributes honoring Supamongkol, also known as "Pee Ae," praising his dedication and sacrifice and wishing him peace in the next life.