UDON THANI: Relatives of Ms. Jongluck Duangmanee, a victim of the tragic Jeju Air Flight 7C 2216 accident, disclosed that her Korean husband will oversee the cremation of her body in South Korea before returning her ashes to Thailand. The disaster, in which the aircraft skidded off the runway and exploded, resulted in the deaths of 179 people, including Ms. Jongluck.
According to Thai News Agency, Jeju Air Flight 7C 2216 was carrying 181 individuals from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Muan International Airport in South Korea when the tragic accident occurred. Among the deceased were two Thai nationals, Ms. Jongluck Duangmanee, 45, and Ms. Sirindhorn Ja-ue, 22, causing immense grief for their families.
Reporters visited Ms. Jongluck's family in Udon Thani Province, where they were awaiting news from South Korea. Ms. Pornpimol Anchalee, the district chief, coordinated with relevant agencies. Mr. Boonchuay, Ms. Jongluck's father, initially intended to bring his daughter's body home for traditional rites. However, he was informed by her Korean husband that, due to their registered marriage, Ms. Jongluck was considered Korean. Her husband will manage the cremation and return her ashes to Thailand. The family, after discussions, agreed to this plan.
In a related event, officials from the Government Housing Bank visited Ms. Jongluck's family to transfer a land title deed and compensation of 76,388.94 baht to Mr. Boonchuay. Ms. Jongluck had used the deed to secure a loan for building a house and had a life insurance policy naming her mother as the beneficiary. Since her mother passed away five years ago, the compensation was given to Mr. Boonchuay.