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Pum Pui Duangjan Statue 'Get New Look' for 34th Death Anniversary; Lottery Bets Rise

Pum Pui Duangjan Statue 'Get New Look' for 34th Death Anniversary; Lottery Bets Rise

Matichon•Society•3d ago

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A memorial event for the 34th death anniversary of Thai country music legend Pum Pui Duangjan featured dressing up her statue and lottery enthusiasts hoping to divine lucky numbers.

  • •A memorial event was held at Wat Thap Kradaan for the 34th death anniversary of Thai country music legend Pum Pui Duangjan.
  • •The event included dressing the statue of Pum Pui Duangjan in new Indian-inspired attire and makeup.
  • •Family members and designers participated in the ceremony, alongside temple officials.
  • •Lottery enthusiasts participated in a ritual of drawing numbers from a jar, with significant numbers reported.
  • •A special concert featuring her heir and various artists is scheduled as part of the week-long commemoration.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2024, a report indicated that a ceremony was held at Wat Thap Kradaan to commemorate the 34th death anniversary of Pum Pui Duangjan.
  • •Designers and family members, including Oung-Salakjit Duangchan, Jims-Duangjai Duangchan, and Kai-Janjuan Duangchan, dressed the statue of Pum Pui Duangjan in new attire and applied makeup.
  • •The new attire was described as a 'Bharata' or Indian outfit, specifically a purple sari with a unique floral pattern inspired by water hyacinths.
  • •Oung-Salakjit Duangchan stated that despite 34 years passing, fans continue to show love and faith for Pum Pui Duangjan.
  • •The main commemoration event, '34 Years Anniversary of Queen of Luk Thung Singer Pum Pui Duangjan,' is scheduled to take place from June 11-19, 2026, lasting for nine days and nights.
  • •On the night of June 13, 2026, 'Phet Pum Pui,' Pum Pui Duangjan's only heir, along with Krai Son Saeng-anan, will perform on stage.
  • •Lottery enthusiasts participated in a ritual by drawing numbers from a 'jar of luck,' with individual numbers reported as 8, 4, and 3.
  • •Lottery fans are actively purchasing tickets with numbers derived from the drawn figures, such as 843, 834, 34, 43, 83, and 84, hoping to win in the lottery drawing on June 16, 2024.

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Key Quotes

Oung-Salakjit Duangchan
"Even though 34 years have passed, fans still haven't forgotten and continue to give love and faith to Phi Phueng Pum Pui."
ถึงแม้เวลาจะผ่านมาแล้วถึง 34 ปี แต่บรรดาแฟนเพลงยังคงไม่ลืม ยังคงให้ความรัก ให้ความศรัทธาในตัวของพี่ผึ้ง พุ่มพวง อย่างต่อเนื่อง

Key Entities

Person

Pum Pui Duangjan(พุ่มพวง ดวงจันทร์)ℹ️
A renowned Thai country music singer, often referred to as the 'Queen of Luk Thung'.
Oung-Salakjit Duangchan(โอ่ง-สลักจิตร ดวงจันทร์)
Sister of the late singer Pum Pui Duangjan.
Jims-Duangjai Duangchan(จิ๋ม-ดวงใจ ดวงจันทร์)
Sister of the late singer Pum Pui Duangjan.
Kai-Janjuan Duangchan(ไก่-จันทร์จวง ดวงจันทร์)
Sister of the late singer Pum Pui Duangjan.
Phet Pum Pui(เพชร พุ่มพวง)
The only heir of the late singer Pum Pui Duangjan, who will perform at the memorial event.
Krai Son Saeng-anan(ไกรสร แสงอนันต์)
A personality associated with Pum Pui Duangjan, who will perform at the memorial event.

Place

Wat Thap Kradaan(วัดทับกระดาน)
A temple in Suphan Buri province where a statue of Pum Pui Duangjan is located and commemorated.

Organization

Phusa Pha Lai Yang Shop(ร้านภูษาผ้าลายอย่าง)
A famous design shop from Phetchaburi province that provided new attire for Pum Pui Duangjan's statue.