103-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Passes Away in Buriram

Khaosod•Society•21d ago

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A 103-year-old woman who donated land for a temple in Buriram has passed away peacefully.

•Grandmother Puk Payakkul passed away at the age of 103.
•The funeral is being held at Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham in Nang Rong District, Buriram Province.
•Grandmother Puk Payakkul lived through five Thai reigns, from King Rama VI to King Rama X.
•The deceased donated 1 rai 2 ngan of land to establish Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham.

•Grandmother Puk Payakkul was born in 1923 and lived for 103 years, spanning the reigns of King Rama VI through King Rama X.
•Grandmother Puk Payakkul donated 1 rai 2 ngan of land for the construction of Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham.
•Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham subsequently purchased an additional 5 rai of land from Grandmother Puk Payakkul.
•The land donated and purchased by Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham is currently used for the abbot's residence, a meditation hall, and religious activities.
•Around 2015, Grandmother Puk Payakkul suffered a stroke and asthma, leading to a bedridden state for over 10 years.
•On September 1, 2026, family and relatives gathered at Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham for the funeral rites.
•Phra Maha Sangha Pasuto, the presiding monk of Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham, presided over the bathing ceremony of the body.

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Grandmother Puk Payakkul(คุณยายปุ๊ก พยัคฆ์กูล)

A 103-year-old woman who lived through five reigns and donated land to establish Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham.

Ms. Prasoem Payakkul(น.ส.ประเสริม พยัคฆ์กูล)

The fifth daughter of Grandmother Puk Payakkul, aged 72 years.

Phra Maha Sangha Pasuto(พระมหาสง่า ปสุโต)

The presiding monk of Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham who led the bathing ceremony.

Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham(วัดป่าทุ่งสามัคคีธรรม)

A temple also known as Wat Ban Thung located in Nang Rong District, Buriram Province.

Nang Rong District(อ.นางรอง)ℹ️

The district in Buriram Province where Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham is located.

Buriram Province(จ.บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province where the deceased's funeral is being held.