Former Lam Singer Dies in Monk Procession Truck Crash
A former lam singer and father of young singer Oy Saengsilp died when a pickup truck struck a monk procession in Maha Sarakham Province, killing dozens of monks in the tragic accident.
Heartbreaking: Former lam singer Phra Rattacha Thongburan, father of well-known young singer Oy Saengsilp, has died along with his monastic group in a tragic accident. A monk procession was struck by a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy on a road in Maha Sarakham Province, killing dozens of monks and injuring many others. Phra Rattacha Thongburan, also known as Karom Thongburan, was a beloved former lam singer before he ordained to pursue the monastic path. His son Oy Saengsilp has posted emotional tributes to the tragedy.
Phra Rattacha's final post showed video clips of the monastic procession from Ubon Ratchathani visiting Wat Roi Phra Phutthabat Phum Naram in Maha Sarakham, overlooking the Laotian landscape near the main Buddha image. The group was on a 20-day pilgrimage walk from Maha Sarakham back to Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
In his last caption, Phra Rattacha wrote: "As a monk, I wish to do good deeds for the prosperity of Buddhism." His post has drawn countless sorrowful comments.
Facebook posts from musician Bank Rocktobhoo shared a heartfelt tribute, posting a video of Phra Rattacha performing as a skilled lam singer with the caption: "Closing a legend—Somsi C Nee, former lam singer Karom Thongburan, will remain in my memory forever. #Luang Pee Karom." The video has been viewed over a million times with emotional comments from viewers.
