Singer and Music Video Star Dies in Motorcycle Accident

A 29-year-old southern Thai musician and music video actor died early on August 1st after his motorcycle fell into a large open drainage ditch on a road near Tha Thon Temple in Bang Klam District, Songkhla Province. Police and rescue workers from the Mitrapap Samakkhi Foundation in Haad Yai found the victim, Waiyathaya (nickname Ann), lying face-down with his head submerged in water, and his overturned motorcycle in the ditch. The body was taken to Haad Yai Hospital for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Friends and relatives gathered at the accident site that night to seek justice, believing the incident was caused by careless construction work and the complete absence of warning signs or protective barriers. Sataphorn, a close friend of the victim, stated: "The accident location is extremely dangerous with no advance warning signs, insufficient lighting, and no metal covers over the dug ditch. Someone on a motorcycle has been injured falling into this hole before. We want the contractor to take responsibility, and this tragedy should serve as a warning to improve construction site safety."

The victim was described as hardworking and talented, performing as a southern Thai musician and music video actor. He supported his family—including his 3-year-old son—by working multiple jobs including construction labor and food delivery. His 70-year-old grandmother, Phontip, tearfully recounted that the boy's parents had separated and his mother lives abroad. She recalled that just before the accident, her grandson had mentioned not working with her on Saturday due to a Buddhist ordination ceremony he planned to attend. "I never imagined those words were an omen of something tragic," she said, adding that her great-grandson is now left without a father.