Rice expert Saman passes away
Saman Ophaswongse, the permanent honorable president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association and president to Por Tek Tung Foundation, passed away on July 8 at the age of 95 years old.
He was one of the key persons in the Thai rice industry.
Saman served as the president to the rice association for 18 years. Under his guidance, Thailand built itself to become the world's largest rice exporter.
His son, Chookiat Ophaswongse, is now the honorary president of the association.
Saman's funeral ceremony takes place at Debsirin Temple until July 14.
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