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Vandalism at Pum Puen Duangjan Museum: Incense Stuck Upside Down at Ashes Site

Vandalism at Pum Puen Duangjan Museum: Incense Stuck Upside Down at Ashes Site

Thairath•Society•1h ago

Reader Briefing

A suspicious individual vandalized the 'Pum Puen Duangjan' museum by inverting incense sticks at the ashes of the late Thai country music star.

  • •An unidentified group of four individuals drove to the 'Pum Puen Duangjan' Thai house museum.
  • •The suspects inverted incense sticks and placed them in an urn located in front of a statue holding the ashes of the late singer.
  • •The incident occurred on May 31, 2026, shortly before the 34th anniversary of Pum Puen Duangjan's death.
  • •Nares Chit Harn, the victim's brother, believes the act was malicious and has occurred previously.

Overview

  • •At 3:00 PM on May 31, 2026, a group of four individuals arrived at the 'Pum Puen Duangjan' museum.
  • •The group of four individuals inverted incense sticks and placed them in an urn at the statue storing the ashes of Pum Puen Duangjan.
  • •Nares Chit Harn, Pum Puen Duangjan's brother, expressed concern about malicious intent behind the recent act and past similar incidents.
  • •The 'Pum Puen Duangjan' museum houses two statues of the late queen of Thai country music for fans to pay respects.
  • •The incident occurred shortly before the 34th anniversary of Pum Puen Duangjan's passing on June 13, 2026.
  • •On May 27, 2026, siblings including Ong Salakjit Duangjan, Kai Jan Jang Duangjan, and Jim Duangjai Duangjan changed outfits for Pum Puen Duangjan's statue in preparation for the anniversary memorial.
  • •Nares Chit Harn appealed to those performing such acts, regardless of whether it involves occult practices, to cease, stating it does not affect fans' love and faith.
  • •The museum serves as a memorial site for fans to remember and pray to the beloved Thai country music star.

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Key Quotes

Nares Chit Harn
"I believe there was a bad intention. People have done similar things before."
มองว่าน่าจะมีเจตนาที่ไม่ดี โดยที่ผ่านมาก็เคยมีคนเข้ามาทำลักษณะแบบนี้มาก่อน
Nares Chit Harn
"Please don't do it because it has no effect on the love and faith of the fans. I believe Phi Pheung knows and sees who is doing what, whether it's good or bad."
ขอจงอย่าทำเพราะไม่มีผลใดๆ กับความรักและศรัทธาของแฟนเพลง ซึ่งเชื่อว่าพี่ผึ้ง รับรู้และเห็นว่าใครทำอะไร หวังดีหรือไม่

Key Entities

Person

Pum Puen Duangjan(พุ่มพวง ดวงจันทร์)ℹ️
Famous Thai country music singer, referred to as the 'Queen of Thai Country Music'. Her ashes are stored at the museum.
Nares Chit Harn(นายนเรศ จิตร์หาญ)
Brother of the deceased Thai country music singer Pum Puen Duangjan and a spokesperson related to the museum.
Ong Salakjit Duangjan(โอ่ง สลักจิต ดวงจันทร์)
Sibling involved in the upkeep and preparation of the Pum Puen Duangjan museum and memorial.
Kai Jan Jang Duangjan(ไก่ จันทร์จวง ดวงจันทร์)
Sibling involved in the upkeep and preparation of the Pum Puen Duangjan museum and memorial.
Jim Duangjai Duangjan(จิ๋ม ดวงใจ ดวงจันทร์)
Sibling involved in the upkeep and preparation of the Pum Puen Duangjan museum and memorial.

Place

Pum Puen Duangjan Thai House Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์เรือนไทยหุ่น "พุ่มพวง ดวงจันทร์")
A museum dedicated to the life and memory of Thai country music singer Pum Puen Duangjan, housing her statues and ashes.