Komkrit Uitekkeng

[5] He recalled the days of studying Master's as "extremely academic" and often called his mum who said oftentimes "it's fine to quit, come home, and I will take care of you.

[7] Komkrit previously held the position of the head of the department of philosophy, and was one of the founding members of Academics for Civil Rights Network (เครือข่ายนักวิชาการเพื่อสิทธิพลเมือง).

He reportedly "prayed to the Jade Emperor"; the Chinese primordial God, "everyday; wishing the country [Thailand] to return to the state of righteousness (...) and that the people to reign supreme in the land.

[3] Moreover, Komkrit was a speaker and a member of online talk shows Tang Wong Lao Kab Chomquan[c] (hosted by former TV personality Jomquan Laopetch [th]) and Niw Klom Dom Roti[d] (co-hosted with writer Sarawut Hengsawad [th]).

[3] The meditation centre Avalokita in Bangkok where he co-founded invited Japanese monk Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura for a memorial service on 11 February 2025.

[18] His death was mourned by the public, including TV personality Jomquan Laopetch [th] and writer Sarawut Hengsawad [th]; both of whom were with Komkrit at the hospital before his passing,[19] actress Intira Charoenpura,[20] and senior activist Sulak Sivaraksa[7]

Komkrit (leftmost) leading 2022 year-end prayer service at Avalokita meditation centre in Bangkok
A mourning corner for Komkrit at Avalokita , photographed on 12 February 2025