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Philosopher and linguist Prof Sathianpong Wannapok dies at 83

Sathianpong Wannapok, right, in an undated photo with Luang Por Khemadhammo at The Forest Hermitage in Coventry, England. (Photo: Luangpor Khemadhammo Facebook account)

Professor Sathianphong Wannapok (specially appointed), a member of the Royal Institute in the field of theology and respected philosopher died on Wednesday at the age of 83.

His relatives said Sathianphong was admitted to Thonburi Hospital on March 17 for treatment of an arterial problem. On March 27 he was transferred to Siriraj Hospital, where he died on Wednesday at 6.33pm.

Sathianphong’s body was moved to Wat Tridhosthep Worawihan for evening prayers for five days and would be kept for 100 days prior to cremation, relatives said.

Sathianphong was born on Feb…

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