08/03/2026
It is with a very heavy heart that I share this heartbreaking news.
On Saturday night, the Ban Mae Tam community experienced an unimaginable tragedy. A truck left the roadway and crashed into the home of one of our scholarship students. Eleven-year-old Preem was asleep in his bedroom when the truck struck the house. He was killed instantly. The incident is now under investigation by provincial authorities.
There are simply no words to express the sorrow felt by Preem's family, his friends, his community, and all of us at the Lanna Thai Children's Fund.
Preem was one of our very first scholarship recipients four years ago. He was a bright, hardworking young man who loved learning. Every time I visited Ban Mae Tam, he would proudly greet me with a few new English phrases he had been practicing. He dreamed of becoming a doctor, and I truly believe he had the intelligence, determination, and heart to make that dream a reality.
He was also a devoted grandson, always helping his grandmother and willingly lending a hand to others in his community. His kindness, warm smile, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew him.
Please keep Preem's family and the people of Ban Mae Tam in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. His young life ended far too soon, but he will never be forgotten.
Several people have already asked how they can help. In response, LTCF has established a memorial fund to assist Preem's family with funeral expenses and immediate needs. If you feel moved to honor his memory, you may make a donation through our website or PayPal. Most importantly, we ask that you keep his family in your prayers.
Rest in peace, Preem. We were all so proud of you, and we will carry your memory with us always. ❤️
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