King Grants Special Cremation Honors for Buddhist Monk Killed in Hit-and-Run
The King granted special royal cremation honors and water ablution rites for a Buddhist monk killed in a hit-and-run accident in Mukdahan Province on July 2, with royal wreaths presented at his funeral in Khon Kaen.
His Majesty the King has graciously granted special royal water ablution, floral wreaths, and cremation rites to Venerable Khamsing Thamiko, who died in a vehicle collision while on alms rounds. At 6:30 p.m. on July 3, 2025, the King appointed Prachuap Rak Phaet, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province, to present the royal wreaths from His Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen at the casket of the deceased monk.
The accident occurred on July 2, 2025, near Nasinnuan Market on the Mukdahan-Don Tarn Road in Mukdahan Province. The funeral rites were held at Siridhamma Temple in Phu Wiang District, Khon Kaen Province.
In this instance, His Majesty the King has graciously accepted the deceased monk into royal patronage and granted special royal water ablution and cremation honors. Several members of the royal family, including Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, have also approved the presentation of additional floral tributes at the casket. The King further authorized the Deputy Governor to deliver a basket of royal gifts to the family of Venerable Khamsing Thamiko. The monk's family expressed profound gratitude and deep appreciation for this extraordinary display of royal compassion and benevolence.
