“Aeya” Aeyavarin Pradubyart, a 15-year-old female golfer, has died after being struck by lightning. Her mother posted a sorrowful message: “You were the strongest. Rest in peace, my beloved.”
The lightning strike incident occurred to a 15-year-old girl at a golf course on the evening of Sunday, 1 Nov, after rain and lightning in Don Kaka Subdistrict, Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province.
The latest update on 2 Nov 2026 reports that Aeya’s mother posted on her personal Facebook page announcing her daughter's peaceful passing. Many people expressed condolences and shared tributes, stating: “No parent easily lets go of their child, but if holding on causes pain to our beloved, we will let go so you can find peace.”
“You were the strongest, dear Aeya. Your heart stopped beating for nearly an hour after the lightning strike, but you fought back ten times over, enduring through the night, waiting for your father to fly back to say a final goodbye. Rest in peace, my dear.”
“Aeyavarin Aeya Pradubyart is completely shattered. Sorry I couldn’t answer calls or reply to anyone. Not ready for anything yet. Bringing Aeya home today.”
Reports state that Aeyavarin Pradubyart was registered as a member of the Thai School Golf Union (TSGU), had participated in many youth golf tournaments, and won the Junior Asian Tour 2026 first event at Rayong Green Valley Country Club in March.
She also competed in several other national youth golf events throughout 2026, as part of her development as a youth golfer.