The Sangha community of Sing Buri province suffered a great loss as "Phra Ratchasuwatanaphon" (Prajub Sutero), locally known as "Maha Juab," the former abbot of Wat Pikun Thong, passed away peacefully after falling ill with acute cerebral artery occlusion.
On 15 Sep 2026, reporters reported that Phra Ratchasuwatanaphon (Prajub Sutero, Pali Tripitaka level 4, Master of Buddhist Studies, Honorary Doctorate) former deputy provincial ecclesiastical chief of Sing Buri and former abbot of Wat Pikun Thong, a royal monastery, passed away peacefully at age 65 at 14:50 at Sing Buri Hospital after suffering from acute cerebral artery occlusion for 9 years.
Phra Ratchasuwatanaphon, born Prajub Khamee on 28 July 1961 in Doem Bang Nang Buat district, Suphan Buri province, completed Pali Tripitaka level 4 and advanced Buddhist studies. During his tenure, he was a highly disciplined monk skilled in administration and Buddhist education, continuing religious work and maintaining Wat Pikun Thong following the renowned monk Luang Pho Pae (Phra Dhammuni).
The Sangha community of Sing Buri province and Wat Pikun Thong will officially announce the schedule for the funeral rites and the royal water-pouring ceremony in due course.