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Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol of Thairath Passes Away

Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol of Thairath Passes Away

Thairath•Society•22m ago

Reader Briefing

Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol, Chairperson of Wachiraphol Company and Thairath Foundation, has passed away at age 94.

  • •Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol passed away on the morning of November 13 after treatment for old-age related illness.
  • •Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol served as the top leader of the Thairath Group since 1996.
  • •Funeral rites will be held from November 15 to December 1, 2026, at Thairath Newspaper building.
  • •Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol was the wife of Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol, the founder of Thairath Newspaper.

Overview

  • •Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol passed away peacefully on the morning of November 13 at the age of 94.
  • •Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol had been receiving treatment for old-age related illness at Vichaiyut Hospital and resting at a residence in Soi Sukhothai 5.
  • •Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol managed the overall operations and main policies of Thairath Newspaper and Thairath Group since 1996.
  • •Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol married Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol on March 5, 1950, and they had three children: Mrs. Yingluck Wachiraphol, Mr. Sarawut Wachiraphol, and Mrs. Intira Wachiraphol.
  • •The first edition of Thairath Newspaper was released under the leadership of Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol on December 25, 1962.
  • •Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol led employees to pack and distribute relief bags to disaster victims during major floods or calamities in Thailand.
  • •A bathing ceremony for Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at the Thairath Newspaper building on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
  • •Funeral prayers for Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol will take place between November 18 and December 1, 2026.

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Key Entities

Person

Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol(คุณหญิงประณีตศิลป์ วัชรพล)
Chairperson of Wachiraphol Company and Thairath Foundation who led the Thairath Group since 1996.
Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol(นายกำพล วัชรพล)
Founder of Thairath Newspaper and husband of Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol.
Mrs. Yingluck Wachiraphol(นางยิ่งลักษณ์ วัชรพล)
A daughter of Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol and Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol.
Mr. Sarawut Wachiraphol(นายสราวุธ วัชรพล)
A son of Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol and Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol.
Mrs. Intira Wachiraphol(นางอินทิรา วัชรพล)
A daughter of Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol and Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol.
Mr. Jamnian(นายจำเนียร)
Father of Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol.
Mrs. Lamai Tummanon(นางละมัย ทุมมานนท์)
Mother of Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol.

Organization

Wachiraphol Company(บริษัท วัชรพล จำกัด)
The company associated with Thairath Newspaper.
Thairath Foundation(มูลนิธิไทยรัฐ)
A foundation chaired by Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol.
Thairath Group(ไทยรัฐกรุ๊ป)
A major media conglomerate in Thailand.
Thairath Newspaper(นสพ.ไทยรัฐ)
A leading Thai newspaper founded by Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol.
Khao Phap Newspaper(นสพ.ข่าวภาพ)
An early daily newspaper started by Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol.
Siang Ang Thong(เสียงอ่างทอง)ℹ️
A newspaper office located in Bang Lamphu during the early stages of Mr. Kamphol Wachiraphol's career.

Place

Vichaiyut Hospital(รพ.วิชัยยุทธ)
The hospital where Khunying Praneetsil Wachiraphol received treatment.