Supreme Patriarch Honors Courage of School Director Who Sacrificed Life to Protect Students

On February 12, 2026, the Supreme Patriarch's office issued a statement regarding a dangerous incident at Phatong Pradankheewat School in Songkhla province on February 11, 2026. Sasiphat Sinsamosorn, the school director, risked her life by becoming a hostage to protect students, ultimately being injured and killed. The Supreme Patriarch commended her bravery and sacrifice, describing it as a heroic act of high moral value. He ordered 20,000 baht in funeral assistance, granted a monk's robe, and provided a sandalwood branch to be presented by the National Buddhism Office.