Deep sorrow as the younger brother weeps preparing to receive the body. Monk Sakorn. Died in a pickup truck collision. Wandering monk. Revealed that the elder monk intended to remain ordained until his final moment.
On 3 July 2026, reporters went to Khok Kha Phi Village 5, Non Kha subdistrict, Sung Noen district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, the home of the deceased monk’s family. The atmosphere was filled with grief. Inside an old corrugated iron shack, Mr. Somphong Klangsungnoen, the younger brother of 63-year-old Monk Sakorn Tapakuno Klangsungnoen who passed away, and his wife wore black and were visibly mourning. He showed us around the small house where Monk Sakorn had lived before deciding to ordain five years ago.
Tearfully, Mr. Somphong said he was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of his brother's death. During the five years of ordination, his brother had devoted himself to meditation and had vowed to remain a monk for life, never intending to leave the monkhood. This pilgrimage was his sincere effort to practice meditation fully, but unexpectedly ended in his death.
Before setting out on the pilgrimage, they had no chance to speak or say farewells because they lived apart. This left unresolved feelings in the family’s hearts. Although they are currently struggling with expenses and lack transportation, they are determined to attend the funeral ceremony. He paid his final respects, dedicating merit and wishing his brother’s soul to rest in peace. He also urged the relatives of the pickup truck driver responsible for the accident to take full responsibility and provide thorough compensation to those affected.
The body will be transported from Mukdahan province to the Nakhon Ratchasima Youth Training Center in Thong Chai Nuea subdistrict, Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, where the funeral rites for Monk Sakorn Tapakuno Klangsungnoen, who was a monk of Laem Ruak Inthranimit Temple in the same subdistrict and district, will be held tonight.