webfact Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Thousands flock to ex-Patong Mayor's funeralSaran MitraratPHUKET: -- Traffic on Patong Hill has been heavier than usual since Thursday as thousands of locals flock to attend funeral rites for ex-Patong Mayor Pian Keesin, who died at his home in Patong on Tuesday (Oct 7) aged 71.Local dignitaries including Phuket Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkaosutthirak, Kathu District Chief Sayan Chaichanawong and recently appointed Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup were among the VIPs who have gone to pay their respects at the Keesin family home, where Pian’s body is lying in repose until the cremation ceremony on October 18 at Laem Petch Temple in Patong.Pian Keesin was born in Phuket and married to Mrs Srikum Keesin. He leaves five children: Ms Premrada Keesin; Mr Patawee Keesin; Mr Preechawuth Keesin; Mr Pakrit Keesin; and Mr Pamut Keesin.Pian, although controversial, contributed a lot to Patong’s economy and shaped the tourism industry that exists today. He helped establish the bungalow estate, which wasdeveloped into Patong Bay Garden Resort. He was also instrumental in preventing tin mines being built along the Andaman coast.Pian also participated in the protests against the operation of Chalermpon Co Tour Bus at Phuket International Airport as well as at tourist destinations such as Patong.Source: https://app.sproutsocial.com/feeds/twitter/georgebkk/-- Phuket News 2014-10-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NamKangMan Posted October 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2014 "and shaped the tourism industry that exists today." - he sure did, and have a look at the sad state it's in. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 And what a legacy, he left behind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LivinginKata Posted October 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2014 Pian, although controversial, contributed a lot to Patongs economy and shaped the tourism industry that exists today. He sure did, and not for the better of Patong, much for the better of his own pocket. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loles Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'm in tears now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Much admired and respected by farangs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 The police should photograph the attending mourners much the same as the FBI used to photograph mob weddings and funerals. They can then figure out who were the corrupt business owners and others that benefited from his mafia like rule and control. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hansgruber Posted October 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2014 Why isn't his dead body displayed all over the internet? Sent from my LG-D858 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdSingha Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 ah, thainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey_rich Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Why isn't his dead body displayed all over the internet? Sent from my LG-D858 With a few grinning morons pointing at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubber Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Because Thai's don't do that. Rot in peace Besides you see only three people showed up at funeral. Besides costs to much for finger pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 image.jpg What's the brown thing next to his right arm? Could it be a pumice stone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 image.jpg If that's him, I'm a Chinaman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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