Mama Instant Noodle Pioneer Dies at 87

Mama Instant Noodle Pioneer Dies at 87

Pipat Paniangvait, a leading figure behind Thailand’s Mama instant noodle brand, has died peacefully at the age of 87. He served as chairman and executive chairman of Thai President Foods Public Company Limited. His son announced the death on social media and said the family would remain united and continue caring for one another. Buddhist funeral prayers and a cremation ceremony are scheduled to take place at Wat Thepsirin in Bangkok. Tributes have poured in for the businessman, who helped develop Mama into one of Thailand’s most recognisable food brands.