Photo compilation of the Buddhist funeral ceremony and the first night of chanting for Khunying Praneetsin Watcharaphon, the supreme leader of the major media conglomerate within the group. Thairath Group
Following the peaceful passing of Khunying Praneetsin Watcharaphon, Chairwoman of Watcharaphon Company Limited (Thairath Newspaper) and Chairwoman of the Thairath Foundation, the supreme leader of the major media conglomerate within Thairath Group, at the age of 95 on the morning of 13 Nov 2026 GMT+7,
On 15 Nov 2026 GMT+7, reporters noted that the atmosphere during the Buddhist funeral ceremony and first night of chanting was filled with sorrow among family members, Thairath Group executives, and all Thairath employees, who remained deeply mournful over the great loss of their supreme leader.
Notable figures from various sectors came to pay their respects at the water-pouring ritual amid mourning, including Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives; Mr. Srettha Thavisin, former Prime Minister, and his wife Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlailert, former Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office; Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, former leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party; Mrs. Pavena Hongsakul, Chairwoman of the Pavena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women; Mr. Arthit Urairat, President of Rangsit University; Khunying Pojaman Damapong; Police General Samran Nualma, Royal Thai Police Commissioner; Police General San Sarutanon, former Royal Thai Police Commissioner; and Police General Adul Saengsingkaew, former Royal Thai Police Commissioner.
