Mourning Ceremony for Sang Dok Sadao: Comedian Colleagues Pay Respects as Daughter Faints—Note Chern Yim Expresses Grief Over Loss of Talented Artist
Comedian Sang Dok Sadao, 63, died from cancer, prompting a mourning ceremony at a Suphan Buri temple where fellow performers mourned the loss of a talented artist known for his skilled mimicry and comedic timing.
At 3 p.m. at Wat Oo Thong temple in Kokkram subdistrict, Bang Pla Ma district, Suphan Buri province, the family brought the body of Sang Dok Sadao, a 63-year-old comedian who died from cancer at Chao Phraya Yommaraj Hospital in Suphan Buri, to conduct a merit-making ceremony at the temple.
Many comedy industry artists attended the water-sprinkling ceremony, including Note Chern Yim, Oba Siang Noe (president of the Thai Comedians Association), Thua Reh Chern Yim, Ja Reh Chern Yim, Gwang (wife of Danny Sripinya), and numerous other comedy colleagues.
Note Chern Yim stated that upon hearing the news, he felt heartbroken and regretted losing such a talented performer. Sang Dok Sadao had worked with him for many years during their café days. When the café declined, they went their separate ways to earn a living. During his illness, Note tried to stay in touch, speaking with him by phone, though Sang eventually stopped answering. "The comedy world has lost another talented person," Note said. "Sang was an excellent comedian with great timing. He had unique comedic skills—mimicking voices, accents, and timing. His style was similar to the legendary Doi Dok Sadao, whom Sang considered his teacher. This is a great loss. I want to express my condolences to Sang's family. We've already discussed with his daughter and son whether the comedy association can provide any assistance."
Thua Reh Chern Yim also expressed his condolences, saying he had been regularly calling to check on Sang's health. When he learned the condition was serious, he offered encouragement. He urged others to maintain relationships while still alive—visiting, expressing love, and keeping in touch. Sang had told him he quit smoking long ago but eventually was found to have a lung mass.
The ceremony was marked by sorrow from the family, including Sang's wife, daughter, and son. During the water-sprinkling, extreme heat caused Sang's daughter to faint, and relatives provided first aid until she regained consciousness.
The merit-making ceremony will include chanting from May 19-23, 2025, with the cremation ceremony scheduled for May 24, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Wat Oo Thong in Bang Pla Ma district, Suphan Buri province.
