Social media expressed mourning for two Thai students fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Miami, USA. Wat Indiana BuddhaVanaram announced the funeral arrangements, noting that both were beloved by friends and the Thai community abroad. The tags are [Thai students, hit-and-run, Miami, funeral, Thai community].
On 25 March 2026, a tragic incident occurred in Miami, USA, where two Thai students were killed by a hit-and-run driver. Police later arrested the suspect, who claimed he closed his eyes and pressed the accelerator intending to commit suicide but instead hit pedestrians fatally. The victims were Greatgomon Laowatdhanasapya, a 23-year-old Thai male, and Sarisa Kongduang, a 22-year-old Thai female student, as previously reported. Tags: [Miami, hit-and-run, Thai students, arrest, suicide claim].Tragic hit-and-run claims lives of two Thai nationals in Miami; police apprehend suspect who says he closed his eyes and accelerated in an attempted suicide. Tags: [hit-and-run, Miami, Thai nationals, police, suspect statement].)","tags":[]
The Facebook page. Tags: [Facebook].Wat Indiana BuddhaVanaram. Tags: [Wat Indiana BuddhaVanaram].Wat Indiana BuddhaVanaram in Indianapolis posted a message expressing condolences. It stated that the temple's monks and committee received the sudden news of the passing of Mr. Gomon (Great) Laowatdhanasapya and Ms. Sarisa Kongduang, students at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, from Mr. Peter Boonjarern, coordinator for Thai students in the United States. Tags: [Wat Indiana BuddhaVanaram, condolences, Indiana University, Thai students].
Both were well-behaved, diligent in their studies, and deeply loved by their families, friends, and the Thai community abroad. Tags: [Thai students, character, community, condolences].
This loss is a great tragedy for their families and all involved. May the Triple Gem and the power of all good deeds guide their souls to peace in the afterlife. Tags: [mourning, condolences, spiritual, Thai community].
Funeral ceremony schedule. Tags: [funeral, schedule].
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, at Wat Buddharangsi, Miami, Florida. Tags: [funeral, date, location, Miami].
This announcement is made for public awareness, and we send our support to the families and loved ones to stay strong through this time of grief. Tags: [announcement, support, grief, families].
According to the Thai Student Association, Ms. Sarisa Kongduang, one of the deceased, was formerly president of the Thai Student Association at the University of Miami and treasurer of the Thai Student Association in the U.S. The other deceased graduated from Kelley College in 2024 and worked at Bank of America. Tags: [Thai Student Association, University of Miami, Sarisa Kongduang, Kelley College, Bank of America].
Checking the deceased's Facebook pages revealed many friends and acquaintances tagging and posting messages of condolences for both. Tags: [social media, condolences, friends, mourning].
Thanks for the information from Facebook Wat Indiana BuddhaVanaram. Tags: [source, Facebook, Wat Indiana BuddhaVanaram].