Thailand Bids Farewell to Chanin Thepsuphan, Muay Thai Referee

The Office of the Boxing Sports Commission of Thailand (สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกีฬามวย) mourned the passing of Chanin Thepsuphan (อาจารย์ชนินทร์ เทพสุพรรณ), a member of the Muay Thai officiating body (บุคลากรผู้ตัดสินกีฬามวยไทย) on Tuesday (3).

In a statement posted on social media around 3:11 PM local time, the organization expressed deep condolences for the loss and highlighted that Chanin, referred to with the title "ajarn" (อาจารย์, master), contributed and dedicated a long time to the world of Muay Thai.

"We join in mourning and send strength to the family of the deceased. May his soul find a good destination, and may his family and loved ones overcome this moment of sadness with strength," the statement read, signed by the Office of the Boxing Sports Commission and the Sports Authority of Thailand.

The publication did not provide details on his age, the cause of death, or information regarding the wake or funeral ceremonies. Thai Archive will follow the case and update the article if new information is released.