Phra Wachirakhemakhun, former abbot of Khemabhirataram Temple, passed away peacefully inside his residence due to old age. The water-pouring ceremony is scheduled for 19 May.
On 18 May 2026, reporters reported thatThe Facebook page"Khemabhirataram Temple" in Nonthaburi Province announced the death of Phra Wachirakhemakhun (Wilas Akkhakhuno), aged 87, with 63 years in monkhood, former abbot of Khemabhirataram Temple. He passed away peacefully inside his residence just after midnight, after suffering from old age, departing in a peaceful and dignified manner.
The water-pouring ceremony for Phra Wachirakhemakhun is scheduled for 19 May at Khemabhirataram Temple at 5:00 p.m.