Chalong Pakdeevijit’s Children Share Heartfelt Messages and Memories

At 4:00 p.m. on September 14, 2024, reporters reported on the atmosphere of the funeral ceremony of National Artist and World’s Oldest Film Director, Chalong Pakdeevijit, who passed away due to complications from a lung infection at Wat Makut Kasattriyaram, Hall 10.

Many entertainers came to express their condolences, including Due Nopphon, Tukkata Chitlada Kanlayjaruek, Suangsuda Chollumpee, Nino Methini, Aek Rangsiroj, Note Watcharabul, Krung Sriwilai, Rit Luecha Oliver Beaver, Ann Morakot Maneechai, and Black Ant Kachapha.

At 5:30 pm, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn kindly granted royal water to embalm the corpse, complete with funeral decorations, to honor the deceased.

Chalong Pakdeevijit’s Children Share Their Memories

Later, Chalong’s three sons, Kan Phakdeevijit, Kaew Bunjira Phakdeevijit, and Chit Pakdeewijit, gave an interview to the media with tears streaming down their faces.

Kan shared, “I wish that in the next life I would be reborn again as my father’s son. My father’s teachings will forever resonate in my heart.”

Bunjira added, “Thank you for being born as my father’s son. If there really is another life, I want to be born as my father and mother’s son. I was very proud from when I was a child until I grew up, becoming the son of a great director who loves people and loves the work more than himself.”

Cherd shared, “Today we no longer have a father, but in the feelings of every child, the voice of the Father always resonates in our ears, the teachings of the Father, the blessings of the Father. Everything that Father has taught us will forever be in our hearts. We will keep the good things. Take everything. I feel proud that I was born as a son of my father.”

The Last Project and Royal Cremation

The body was preserved for 100 days, awaiting royal cremation. Boonjira shared, “The following schedule will be maintained for 100 days. Expect the royal cremation in the next 3 months.”

Cherd added, “Actually, when I made Kan’s story, Dad couldn’t take it anymore. Walking on the set and staggering. He was very tired, a 92-year-old man walking in the middle of the forest. He did it all by himself, just like he did in his youth. when his body couldn’t take it anymore, he had to rest. Now you can rest. It’s just that we hadn’t planned for him to stay with us for this short period of time.”