Acting School Director Falls to Death While Repairing Roof Damaged by Storm

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture from Khoasod.

 

The teaching staff and parents of Wat Daeng School in Nonthaburi were left heartbroken after the tragic death of the acting school director, Phutthawat Kongwong, aged 56, who fell from the roof of the school building while attempting to repair storm damage. The incident occurred on September 22, when Phutthawat climbed onto the roof to fix tiles that had been torn off by heavy rain and winds, causing water leaks into classrooms.

 

Thongsai Yenprasert, President of Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), confirmed the incident. Phutthawat, who was also the deputy director of Wat Salak Nua School, was serving as the acting director of Wat Daeng School in Sai Ma Subdistrict. He fell from the fourth floor while trying to repair a hole in the roof.

 

 

Phutthawat was rushed to Phra Nang Klao Hospital but succumbed to his injuries passing away at 12:30 on September 24.

 

Suntaree Kaewpetch, a kindergarten teacher, described Phutthawat as a cheerful and kind-hearted leader who often treated his colleagues as family. On the day of the accident, a Sunday, he had come to the school, as he often did on weekends, to ensure the school's safety and inspect any damage.

 

Upon learning from a teacher that storm winds had damaged the roof, Phutthawat and another teacher went to check the situation on the fourth floor. Seeing the large gap in the roof caused by the storm, he decided to fix it himself, fearing that the problem would worsen if left unattended, especially with students expected to return on Monday.

 

Despite warnings from colleagues, Phutthawat climbed a ladder to reach the roof. Tragically, while nearing the damaged area, he lost his footing and fell through the ceiling, landing in the bathroom below. He was found unconscious with severe head injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital.

 

The school community has been deeply affected by his passing. Virat Sritlalai, an elementary teacher who witnessed the event, recalled how he had warned Phutthawat not to climb the roof and expressed profound grief over the incident. Phutthawat's selfless dedication to his students and staff, even on his days off, was evident in his final moments.

 

Phutthawat's body will be laid to rest at Wat Daeng Thammachart, where a funeral service will be hosted by the school staff and Nonthaburi PAO. Discussions are underway regarding potential support for Phutthawat's family in recognition of his contributions to the school.

 

-- 2024-09-25

 

 

 

 

[watchcat]

15 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

The incident occurred on September 22, when Phutthawat climbed onto the roof to fix tiles that had been torn off by heavy rain and winds, causing water leaks into classrooms.

 

He should have called a handyman

[Tropicalevo]

Obviously he was a man committed to the school and dedicated to his job.

A sad accident.

[ujayujay]

Wet plasterboard should never be walked on, these 12mm thick ones are not load-bearing even when dry!

[Dave0206]

What he did was not clever but with good intent.

It's a tragedy that a good hearted school director is gone normally we only read about self serving cheats or paedophile as school directors 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Despite warnings from colleagues, Phutthawat climbed a ladder to reach the roof. Tragically, while nearing the damaged area, he lost his footing and fell through the ceiling, landing in the bathroom below. He was found unconscious with severe head injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital.

Sad way to go... 

[john donson]

he should have taken more acting lessons then... no groundskeeper willy or somchai to do that?

[cowellandrew]

1 hour ago, ujayujay said:

Wet plasterboard should never be walked on, these 12mm thick ones are not load-bearing even when dry!

Dont think you have plaster board as a roof tile!

😂😂☻🙈

[brianthainess]

8 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

He should have called a handyman

If there was any money left in the school funds.