Family Grieves Fire Victim, Demands Justice

Kamphaeng Phet — The funeral of Kanokthip Srisuk, known as "Amp," 31, who died in the Ladphrao beer hall fire, took place amid deep sorrow. Her mother Jamreang Guanthong, along with relatives and her boyfriend, waited to receive the body from the Police Hospital's forensic institute with great anticipation. At 4:47 p.m., rescue volunteers transferred Amp's body to a van and brought it back to her home in Thung Sanuun Sub-District, Bueng Samakkhi District, Kamphaeng Phet, as the family struggled with their sudden loss. When the procession arrived at the home, relatives and neighbors gathered to pay respects. Her grandmother performed a ritual to call her granddaughter's spirit home one last time, amid deep grief.

The family has scheduled a water-sprinkling ceremony for Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. However, the family remains deeply concerned about the case's progress and compensation from the responsible party, fearing they may not receive justice. Somkuai Prawet, 67, Amp's grandmother, tearfully revealed that Amp was the family's pillar—a hardworking and patient daughter who earned money to pay off debts. She was well-behaved and rarely went out, so the family never expected her life to end this way. The grandmother called on the pub owner to take responsibility, as the family is poor and has lost their sole breadwinner, leaving them in financial hardship and without support.

Naresh Chanaoin, 30, the deceased's boyfriend, denied reports that they had quarreled before the incident, insisting it was untrue. He said he was unaware his girlfriend was out with coworkers until he was informed of the fire in the middle of the night. He retrieved her bag immediately upon arriving at the scene, but has been unable to contact the friends who were with her that evening. He maintained his innocence and stated there was no conflict between them before the tragedy.