Mourning for Ja Nongpanee's Father; Entertainment Figures, Fans Pay Respects

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The funeral rites for 'Father Pradit Mahathai', father of singer Ja Nongpanee, were held in Ang Thong province, attended by many from the entertainment industry and fans mourning his passing.

•The funeral of 'Father Pradit Mahathai', father of singer Ja Nongpanee, was held in Ang Thong province.
•Father Pradit passed away at the age of 68 after a road accident.
•Entertainment figures and fans gathered to pay their respects.
•Funeral services will continue until April 15, 2026, with cremation on April 16, 2026.
•Singer Ja Nongpanee also had a concert commitment during the funeral period.

Overview

•Father Pradit Mahathai, aged 68, was involved in a road accident on January 28, 2026, due to being hit by a pickup truck while riding a motorcycle.
•Father Pradit Mahathai sustained severe injuries from the accident on January 28, 2026, resulting in his admission to the ICU for over two months.
•Father Pradit Mahathai passed away peacefully on April 12 (current year, context implies 2026).
•Family of Mahathai organized funeral rites for Father Pradit Mahathai at their residence in Wiset Chai Chan district, Ang Thong province.
•Funeral rites commenced with a merit-making ceremony at the residence in Wiset Chai Chan district, Ang Thong province, on April 12 (current year, context implies 2026).
•The funeral wake and chanting of Buddhist funeral ̄abhidharma commenced daily at 18:00 until April 15, 2026.
•The cremation ceremony for Father Pradit Mahathai is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 16:00.
•Ja Nongpanee had a performance at the 'Mae Klong Fails, Dorado Wriggles' music festival, held from April 10–15, 2026, in Samut Songkhram during the funeral period.

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Key Entities

Person

Father Pradit Mahathai(พ่อประดิษฐ์ มหาดไทย)

Deceased father of singer Ja Nongpanee who passed away due to a road accident.

Ja Nongpanee(จ๊ะ นงผณี)

Singer and daughter of Father Pradit Mahathai, who continued to perform during her father's funeral period.

Phra Suwanwatchiratorn (Prawet Suttinyano)(พระสุวรรณวชิราทร (ประเวศ สุทฺธิญาโณ))

Ecclesiastical Governor of Ang Thong who presided over the monastic side of the funeral ceremony.

Mr. Ekkachai Sriwichai(นายเอกชัย ศรีวิชัย)

Lay president of the funeral ceremony for Father Pradit Mahathai.

Place

Ang Thong(อ่างทอง)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where the funeral rites of Father Pradit Mahathai were held.

Sawangha District(อำเภอแสวงหา)

District in Ang Thong province where Father Pradit Mahathai's family residence and funeral rites took place.

Samut Songkhram(สมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where the 'Mae Klong Fails, Dorado Wriggles' music festival was held.