Grandmother grieves in Kalasin
Bowornthat’s grandmother, Som Pengsuk, was waiting for more details about his death in the northeastern province of Kalasin.
Ms Som, who raised Bowornthat since childhood after his father passed away, said she was heartbroken and deeply saddened that his life had ended at such a young age, according to reporters who visited her on Thursday morning.
She described her grandchild as “a good person, who had been hardworking, diligent and grateful, with a cheerful personality that always brightened the atmosphere”.
“Whenever he came home, children and neighbours in the village would gather around him and enjoy spending time together,” she said.
The grandmother also firmly rejected any speculation about suicide.
She recalled that before he left for Georgia, she told him that she wanted a karaoke set so they could sing together.
“Hlun promised he would get one for me, and I imagined that by the end of the year we’d be singing songs together. But now, that day will never come.”
Bowornthat’s elder sister, known as Kob, also said the family remained unconvinced by talk of possible suicide and wanted a thorough investigation into the circumstances before his death.
She said her brother had been healthy, had no known medical conditions and had never shown behaviour suggesting severe stress or emotional difficulties.
The family also raised concerns over unanswered questions surrounding events before his death and details from the scene, saying more information was needed before they could accept any conclusion.
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