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Sittichai Boonmanon, a senior news announcer known for his calm and careful delivery of royal news on Channel 3, died peacefully on the night of October 8 after a battle with late-stage cancer. He had been hospitalized since October 4. His family announced his passing through the Daraphaphim page, noting that the news prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues and viewers. A merit-making ceremony and royal cremation are scheduled at Wat Prem Pracha in Pathum Thani. Throughout his career, Sittichai was respected for his professionalism and became a familiar face to many Thai audiences.

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