Village Head Dies from Electric Shock While Aiding Flood Victims
Village Head Thongphim Muangprom of Prachin Buri province died from electric shock while helping flood victims on October 1, 2026. He was praised for his bravery, including a 2025 rescue of a six‑year‑old boy from a flooded canal. The Department of Provincial Administration mourned his sacrifice and extended condolences to his family.
The Department of Provincial Administration expressed condolences for the heroic sacrifice of Village Head Thongphim Muangprom, who died from electric shock while assisting flood victims. The department’s Facebook fan page posted a tribute stating that Thongphim Muangprom, the head of Village Moo 4 in Khu Lam Phan subdistrict, Si Maha Phot district, Prachin Buri province, passed away on the night of October 1, 2026. He had been continuously helping residents and ensuring their safety during recent flood situations until he suffered the electric shock while carrying out rescue duties. In 2025, Thongphim displayed bravery by jumping into water to rescue a six-year-old boy trapped in a car that had skidded into a canal, successfully getting the child to hospital and saving his life. Whether in normal times or during disasters, he fulfilled his duties as a village head with full dedication, always ready to help villagers without regard for fatigue or danger. His kindness, courage, and selflessness will remain in the memories of the people, his family, and the local administration forever. The Department of Provincial Administration extends its deepest sympathy to his family and honors the virtues of this "self-sacrificing hero" who served the public until his last breath.
