Prime Minister Attends Funeral Ceremony in Songkhla
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the funeral of the mother of a Bhumjaithai Party MP in Songkhla province.
On October 17, 2026, Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul traveled to Songkhla province to preside over the cremation ceremony for Mrs. Chalaem Jamnong, aged 92. Mrs. Chalaem was the mother of Nikorn Jamnong, a party-list Member of Parliament representing the Bhumjaithai Party.
The ceremony took place at 1:40 PM at the Noi Anusorn Pavilion within Wat Laem Sai, located in the Mueang Songkhla district. The event was attended by several high-ranking government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Pipat Ratchakitprakan, Minister of Industry Varawut Silpa-archa, Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasert, and Deputy Minister of Transport Sanphet Boonyamanee, alongside family members and local residents who gathered to pay their final respects.
For residents and travelers in the area, such high-level political gatherings often result in temporary security measures or increased traffic congestion near major venues like Wat Laem Sai. While the event was a private funeral, the presence of top government leadership highlights the close-knit nature of Thailand’s political circles. As of now, there are no further official announcements regarding the Prime Minister's itinerary in the southern region following the conclusion of the ceremony. Observers should remain aware of potential minor travel delays in the vicinity of the temple during such high-profile state visits.
