THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Prawit presides over Samut Prakan politician Chonsawat’s funeral

Prawit presides over Samut Prakan politician Chonsawat’s funeral

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan presided over the funeral of politician Chonsawat “Ae” Asavahame at the Chonsawat residence in Samut Prakan on Saturday night.

Chonsawat, who was the former chief executive of the Samut Prakan Provincial Administrative Organisation, died in hospital on Friday morning after collapsing due to heatstroke on Thursday. He was 54 years old.

Prawit presides over Samut Prakan politician Chonsawat’s funeral

Also attending the funeral were Palang Pracharath (PPRP) deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan, Deputy Finance Minister and PPRP secretary-general Santi Promphat, PPRP's election strategist Thammanat Prompao and Education Minister Treenuch Thienthong, among others.

Prawit presides over Samut Prakan politician Chonsawat’s funeral

Prawit reportedly posed for a photograph with the Asavahame family and spoke with Chonsawat’s daughter Chonthida Asavahem and ex-wife Nanthida Kaewbuasai.

Prawit presides over Samut Prakan politician Chonsawat’s funeral

Prawit told the press that he was sorry about Chonsawat’s passing and called on the Asavahame family to be a strong force for PPRP and Thailand.

Prawit presides over Samut Prakan politician Chonsawat’s funeral

Prawit then received a phone call from an unidentified person, though it is widely believed the call may have come from Chonsawat’s father, fugitive politician Vatana Asavahame.

Vatana, a former deputy interior minister, fled the country after being sentenced by Supreme Court in 2008 for abuse of power over the Klong Dan wastewater treatment scandal.

Prawit presides over Samut Prakan politician Chonsawat’s funeral

Chonsawat’s funeral rites will be held until Saturday, April 8, after which chanting will be held every Tuesday. The cremation date is yet to be scheduled.


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