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Merit-making ceremony for victims of Korat mass shooting

Wat Pa Sattharuam in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima, ready for the merit-making ceremony on the second anniversary of the rampage by an armed soldier that left 31 people dead and 57 wounded. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A massive turnout was expected for a merit-making ceremony at a temple in Muang district on Wednesday afternoon, the second anniversary of the shooting rampage by a soldier that ended with 31 people dead and 57 wounded.

The ceremony was to be held at Wat Pa Sattharuam in tambon Huay Thalay.

Monitor screens were put up at tents inside the temple, along with chairs, so people could have a clear view of the ceremony.

Luang Phor Kanya Sukkamo, abbot of Wat Pa Sapthaweethammaram in Wang Nam Khiew district, was to lead the ceremony beginning at 2pm. Relatives of the…

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