Rising Thai folk singer Ann Naphaphon tragically killed in car crash

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A tragedy has struck the entertainment industry as rising folk singer, 18 years old Ann Naphaphon, lost her life in a car accident yesterday. Ann, who had just started following her dreams by joining a renowned folk music band, met with a fatal accident in the district of Chaloem Phra Kiat, Buri Ram Province.

 

Back at her residence in Ko Samboon, Sangkha, Surin, the grief-stricken family received Ann’s body amidst tears and mourning. Parents, elder sisters, and friends were all in a state of shock as the sorrowful atmosphere enveloped the home. The family has planned a funeral for Sunday, September 3rd, at Wat That Boran in Sangkha, Surin.

Suphrat Boonkhao, 30 years old, Ann’s elder sister, tearfully recounted Ann’s short-lived musical journey. “She had just started in the entertainment industry and hadn’t performed many shows before the accident. She used to be a singer on a roving truck and loved singing. She would travel hundreds of kilometres by motorbike just because she loved it so much. 

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/rising-thai-folk-singer-ann-naphaphon-tragically-killed-in-car-crash-at-18

 

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[retarius]

RIP dear. The world is missing an innocent talent.

[herfiehandbag]

Terribly sad; 18 and starting out doing what she loved.

 

God bless her.

 

My daughter is 18, loves singing and dancing (runner up in the Chiang Rai Schools competition yesterday) and plans on going to university to study drama and dance next year.

[KannikaP]

No mention of how or why the accident happened with no other vehicle involved, or the condition of the other two occupants, who do look OK on the photo in the link.

[grego49]

RIP young lady,not too much damage to the car,no seat belt on,?

[KannikaP]

19 minutes ago, grego49 said:

RIP young lady,not too much damage to the car, no seat belt on,?

Check the driver's phone records.

[jerrymahoney]

Echoes of Honey Sri Isan:

 

Sri-Isan died in a road accident while returning from a show on 26 February 1992, in Sisaket Province, at the age of 20.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_Sri-Isan

[ikke1959]

Probably another victim of the driving education in Thailand, the cellphone world, and the lack of experience to drive a car.. RIP  to her, but it is daily business.

 

When I came to Thailand I was very upset when young people died in the traffic, nowadays I don't care anymore, as I see that they don't care about their lives either...

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, retarius said:

RIP dear. The world is missing an innocent talent.

Sing in your next life... 

[rocketboy2]

Seat belt maybe 100%

 

 

[Bangkok Barry]

Long straight road too difficult for the driver to negotiate yet again.