Khunying Praneetsilpa Vacharaphol, Owner of Thairath, Passes Away at 94
Khunying Praneetsilpa Vacharaphol, the long-standing chairwoman of Vacharaphol Co., Ltd., the publisher of the Thairath newspaper, has died at the age of 94.
On November 13, 2026, it was reported that Khunying Praneetsilpa Vacharaphol, the chairwoman of Vacharaphol Co., Ltd. and the Thairath Foundation, passed away at the age of 94. As a prominent figure in Thai media, her leadership at the helm of Thairath, one of the country's most widely read newspapers, has been a significant influence on the national media landscape for decades. For residents and those interested in Thai society, her passing marks the end of an era for a major media institution. Funeral rites are scheduled to take place at the Thairath newspaper headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Bangkok. The bathing ceremony is set for November 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM, followed by the royal bathing rite at 5:00 PM. Subsequent funeral prayers are scheduled for November 16 and 17, 2026. While the immediate arrangements have been announced, further details regarding the long-term succession or future operations of the Thairath Foundation and the publishing company remain to be confirmed by the organization. Visitors to the area near the Thairath headquarters may experience increased traffic or activity during the scheduled memorial services.
