Former Prime Ministers Thaksin Shinawatra, Paethongtarn Shinawatra, and Somchai Wongsawat, along with key leaders of the Pheu Thai Party, attended the Buddhist funeral rites for Sansern Julangkoon, founder of Summit Group and elder brother of Surya Jungrungreangkit.
On 19 October 2026, reporters reported that on the evening of 18 October, Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra former Prime Minister, and Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra former Prime Minister, Mr. Somchai Wongsawat former Prime Minister, together with Pheu Thai Party leaders such as Mr. Chulanont Amornwiwat, Minister of Labour and party leader; Mr. Prasert Chanruangthong, Minister of Education and party secretary-general; Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai; Mr. Chusak Sirinil; Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej; Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin; and Mr. Warathep Rattanakorn, party executive committee advisors, attended the Buddhist funeral rites. Mr. Sansern Julangkoon founder of Summit Group, at halls 14 and 15 of Wat Thepsirintrawat Ratchaworawihan in Bangkok.
Sansern Julangkoon was the founder of Summit Group, a major automotive parts manufacturer and distributor in Thailand. He was the eldest brother of Surya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Sansern passed away peacefully on 13 October 2026. Numerous important figures from the political and business sectors attended to pay their respects.
