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PM Attends Director's Funeral, Pledges Support for Children's Education and Careers

PM Attends Director's Funeral, Pledges Support for Children's Education and Careers

Matichon•Politics•3h ago

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Prime Minister presides over funeral rites for a school director, promising lifelong support for her two children's education and future careers.

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended the funeral ceremony of Ms. Sasipatchara, Director of Phathong Prathankireewat School, who died in the line of duty.
  • •The Prime Minister pledged that the Ministry of Education would oversee the educational costs of the deceased director's two children until graduation.
  • •He also committed to facilitating their entry into civil service roles after completing their education.
  • •Financial aid totaling 1.2 million THB was provided to the family, with government officials offering condolences and support.

Overview

  • •On February 17, at 3:00 PM, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at Wing 56 Airport in Songkhla province.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the royal funeral pyre ceremony for Ms. Sasipatchara, Director of Phathong Prathankireewat School.
  • •Ms. Sasipatchara died while performing her duties when an assailant took students hostage.
  • •The Prime Minister assured the deceased's mother, saying, 'Don't worry, stay strong, your grandchildren will be taken care of.'
  • •The Prime Minister bowed and apologized to the deceased's mother by touching her knee.
  • •Financial assistance of 1 million THB from the Prime Minister's Office Disaster Relief Fund and 200,000 THB from the Ministry of Justice's Victim Compensation Fund was provided.
  • •The Prime Minister promised that the Ministry of Education would ensure the two children receive schooling until graduation and employment in civil service.
  • •The Prime Minister visited the two children, placed his hands on their shoulders, and offered words of encouragement.

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Key Quotes

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul
"Don't worry, stay strong, your grandchildren will be taken care of."
ไม่ต้องห่วง ทำใจดีๆ เดี๋ยวหลานดูแลต่อ
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul
"I apologize."
ขออภัยด้วย
Deputy Prime Minister Boworn Sak Kuantol
"The money has already been transferred to the account. If there's anything you need help with for the two children, just tell me. You can call me. I'm from Songkhla too."
เงินเขาโอนเข้าบัญชีไว้ให้แล้วนะ มีเรื่องอะไรของน้อง 2 คนที่จะให้ช่วยก็บอกมา โทรมาได้ ผมก็เป็นคนสงขลาเหมือนกัน

Key Entities

Person

Prime Minister(นายกฯ)ℹ️
The head of the Thai government who presided over the funeral and made promises of support.
Sasipatchara(ศศิพัชร)
The deceased Director of Phathong Prathankireewat School who died in the line of duty.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The individual serving as both Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who attended the funeral and made commitments.
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกฤตการณ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport who welcomed the Prime Minister in Songkhla.
Anukul Pruksamonsat(อนุกูล พฤกษานุศักดิ์)
Member of Parliament for Songkhla who welcomed the Prime Minister.
Somyot Plaiduang(สมยศ พลายด้วง)
Member of Parliament for Songkhla who welcomed the Prime Minister.
Sanpetch Bunyamanee(สรรเพชร บุญญา​มณี)
Member of Parliament for Songkhla who welcomed the Prime Minister.
Sasipatchara Sinsamosorn(ศศิพัชร สินสโมสร)
The deceased Director of Phathong Prathankireewat School.
Narumon Pinyosinwat(นฤมล ภิญโญสินวัฒน์)
Minister of Education who introduced the deceased's family to the Prime Minister.
Mr. Jesada Sinsamosorn(นายเจษฎา สินสโมสร)
Husband of the deceased director and a teacher.
Mr. Suvijak Sinsamosorn(นายสุวิจักขณ์ สินสโมสร)
One of the two children of the deceased director, currently studying.
Miss Thanthorn Sinsamosorn(เด็กหญิงธัญธร สินสโมสร)
One of the two children of the deceased director, currently studying.
Mr. Boworn Sak Euwanno(นายบวรศักดิ์ อุวรรณโณ)
Deputy Prime Minister involved in delivering financial aid and offering support.

Organization

Director of Phathong Prathankireewat School(ผอ.โรงเรียนพะตงประธานคีรีวัฒน์)
The educational institution where the deceased director worked.
Ministry of Education(ศธ.)ℹ️
The government ministry tasked with overseeing the children's education and future employment.
Phathong Wittaya Mulnithi School(โรงเรียนพะตงวิทยามูลนิธิ)
The school where Mr. Jesada Sinsamosorn works.
Prime Minister's Office Disaster Relief Fund(กองทุนช่วยเหลือผู้ประสบสาธารณภัย สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The fund from which 1 million THB was granted to the family.
Compensation Fund for Victims and Defendants in Criminal Cases(กองทุนช่วยเหลือเยียวยาผู้เสียหายและจำเลยในคดีอาญา)
The fund from which 200,000 THB was granted to the family.
Ministry of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรม)ℹ️
The ministry that oversees the Compensation Fund for Victims and Defendants in Criminal Cases.

Place

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the funeral ceremony took place.
Wat Yoong Thong(วัดยูงทอง)
The temple in Songkhla where the funeral ceremony was held.
Bang Klam District(อ.บางกลํา)
The district in Songkhla where Wat Yoong Thong is located.