Thai Minister of Social Development Visits Family of Deceased Child Following Drunk Driving Incident

Key summary

On October 24, 2026, at 12:40 local time, Mr. Nikorn Soemklang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, accompanied by Mr. Vivat Inthaiwong, Governor of Lampang Province, Ms. Tuangrat Lohesunthorn, Mayor of the Lampang Provincial Administrative Organization, and Mr. Thanarat Sae-thep, District Chief of Mueang Lampang, visited the family of 'Nong Tem Fun', a 2-year-old child who died in an accident caused by a drunk village assistant driving on June 9, 2026. The officials expressed concern, offered encouragement to the family, and assessed living conditions and impacts. They discussed the family's problems and needs with the aim of coordinating with relevant agencies to provide appropriate assistance and care according to the ministry's mission and local unit duties, aiming to alleviate suffering and boost morale.