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Veteran Phuket Journalist Passes Away

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Phuket –

Phuket has lost one of its most dedicated voices in journalism. Senior reporter Yongyos Pruksarak, widely known as “Ko Ha”, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and service to the community.

As the founder of the Phuket Post newspaper and its online platform, Ko Ha was recognized for his unwavering commitment to delivering truthful news. For decades, he served as a vital conduit between the public and the authorities, ensuring that the concerns of ordinary citizens were heard.

Colleagues and readers alike remember him as a journalist who worked tirelessly for the betterment of Phuket society. His reporting was marked by sincerity, fairness, and a deep respect for the people he represented.

Condolences have poured in for his family and loved ones, with many expressing profound sorrow at the loss of a figure who embodied the spirit of public service through media.

The Phuket Express team would like to extend its sincerest condolences to family, and co-workers. May the soul of Ko Ha rest in peace, and may his contributions continue to inspire future generations of journalists.

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Goong Nang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for more than nine years and has worked with The Pattaya News for seven years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.
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