Famous Dead People from Thailand — Obituaries

Kiattichai Chaichaowarat, president of office of the prime minister, died on August 22, 2026

Kiattichai Chaichaowarat dead at age 87, Thai politician, president of office of the prime minister

Kiattichai Chaichaowarat, a Thai politician who served as president of the Office of the Prime Minister,
died on August 22, 2026, aged 87. He represented Udon Thani Province in the…

August 22, 2026 3:56 pm

Kiattichai Chaichaowarat dead at age 87, Thai politician, President of Office of the Prime Minister

Kiattichai Chaichaowarat, a Thai politician who served as President of the Office of the Prime Minister,
died on August 22, 2026, aged 87. Thai-language biographical sources said he was a…

August 22, 2026 1:55 pm

Chutima Sidasathian, Journalist, died on August 19, 2026

Chutima Sidasathian dead at age 44

Chutima Sidasathian, a Thai investigative journalist,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 44. Known professionally as “Oi” and Chutima “Oi” Sidasathian, she worked for Phuketwan, the English-language newspaper in Phuket,…

August 19, 2026 11:55 am

Ray MacDonald, Thai actor, died on August 19, 2026

Ray MacDonald dead at age 49

Ray MacDonald, the Thai actor known for Fun Bar Karaoke and Phobia 2,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 49. Born in Thailand on May 21, 1977, he built a…

August 19, 2026 4:55 am

Samai Charoenchang, senator, died on August 14, 2026

Samai Charoenchang dead at age 71, Thai politician, senator

Samai Charoenchang, a Thai politician and former senator,
died on August 14, 2026, aged 71. A member of the Democrat Party, he served in Thailand’s House of Representatives from 1995…

August 14, 2026 3:56 pm

Pramuan Rujanaseri, Civil servant, died on August 12, 2026

Pramuan Rujanaseri dead at age 87

Pramuan Rujanaseri, a Thai politician and civil servant who served as director-general of the Department of Provincial Administration from 1997 to 1999 and later represented the House of Representatives from…

August 12, 2026 4:55 pm

Kriang Kalptinan, Military officer, died on August 11, 2026

Kriang Kalptinan dead at age 73

Kriang Kalptinan, a Thai military officer and politician,
died on August 11, 2026, aged 73. Born on November 27, 1952, in Mueang Ubon Ratchathani district, Thailand, he was elected to…

August 11, 2026 3:56 pm

Thongchai Yenprasert, Politician, died on August 10, 2026

Thongchai Yenprasert dead at age 71

Thongchai Yenprasert, a Thai politician who served as president of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization,
died on August 10, 2026, aged 71. Born on February 20, 1955, in Tha It,…

August 10, 2026 2:55 pm

Pon Paladraksa, Thai police lieutenant general, died on July 31, 2026

Pon Paladraksa dead at age 102

Pon Paladraksa, a Thai police lieutenant general,
died on July 31, 2026, aged 102. Known in the Thai police service as a former commander of Provincial Police Region 3, he…

July 31, 2026 6:55 pm

Phon Paradraksa, Thai police lieutenant general, died on July 31, 2026

Phon Paradraksa dead at age 103

Phon Paradraksa, a Thai police lieutenant general with the Royal Thai Police,
died on July 31, 2026, aged 103. He was a former Royal Thai Police officer and the father…

July 31, 2026 3:55 pm

Rang Thurapon, Businessman, died on July 20, 2026

Rang Thurapon dead at age 69

Rang Thurapon, a Thai politician and businessman,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on April 1, 1957, in Phen district, Thailand, he was a member…

July 20, 2026 4:55 pm

Sombun Wanchaithanawong, Thai politician, died on July 11, 2026

Sombun Wanchaithanawong dead at age 89

Sombun Wanchaithanawong, a Thai politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1988 to 2011,
died on July 11, 2026. He was 89. Born on October 1, 1936, in…

July 11, 2026 6:55 pm

Nam-nguen Boonnak, Thai actress, died on July 9, 2026

Nam-nguen Boonnak dead at age 86

Nam-nguen Boonnak
died on July 9, 2026. She was a Thai actress. Tags Actors, 09 July 2026, Aquarius, Boonnak, Thailand, July 2026, July 9, Nam-nguen

July 9, 2026 10:55 am

Chatch Kuldilok dead at age 82

Chatch Kuldilok, a Thai politician and former member of Thailand’s House of Representatives,
died on June 16, 2026. He was 82. Kuldilok, who was born on January 1, 1943, served…

June 16, 2026 4:55 pm

Bajrakitiyabha, attorney, died on June 11, 2026

Bajrakitiyabha dead at age 47

Bajrakitiyabha, a Thai royal and diplomat,
died on June 11, 2026, at age 47. Known formally as Princess Rajasarini Siribajra, she was born on December 7, 1978, at Amphorn Sathan…

June 11, 2026 12:00 am

Piper J. Drake dead at age 49

Piper J. Drake, an American author,
died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 49. Better known by the pseudonym Piper J. Drake and also writing as PJ Schnyder,…

May 18, 2026 12:00 am

Man Phatnothai, minister of information and communication technology, deputy prime minister, died on May 1, 2026

Man Phatnothai Thai politician, minister of information and communication technology, deputy prime…

Man Phatnothai, Thai politician and civil servant who served as minister of information and communication technology in 2008 and as deputy prime minister later that year,
died on May 1,…

May 1, 2026 12:00 am

Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth Thai billionaire businessman dead at age 93

Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, a Thai billionaire businessman and former surgeon,
died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 93. He was the founder and owner of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services,…

April 21, 2026 12:00 am

Wanlop Thaineua Thai politician, MP dead at age 81

Wanlop Thaineua, a Thai politician and former member of the House of Representatives,
died on April 18, 2026, at the age of 81. He served in the House from 2005…

April 18, 2026 12:00 am

Thitinan Saengnak Thai politician, MP, suicide dead at age 65

Thitinan Saengnak
died on April 5, 2026, by suicide. He was a Thai politician who served as a member of parliament from 2019 to 2023. His death was reported with…

April 5, 2026 12:00 pm

Chana Rungsaeng Thai politician, MP dead at age 94

Chana Rungsaeng, a Thai politician and former member of the House of Representatives,
died on April 5, 2026, at the age of 94. A member of the Democrat Party, he…

April 5, 2026 12:00 am

Orlando Wiet Surinamese-Dutch mixed martial artist dead at age 60

Orlando Wiet, a Surinamese-Dutch mixed martial artist,
died on March 26, 2026, at the age of 60. Born in Paramaribo, then in Dutch Guiana, on October 24, 1965, he was…

March 26, 2026 12:00 pm

Mantana Morakul Thai singer and actress dead at age 102

Mantana Morakul, the Thai singer and actress known as Mantana Keartiwongs,
died on March 8, 2026, at the age of 102. Born on March 30, 1923, she was the first…

March 8, 2026 12:00 pm

Amnat Sonimsat Actor dead at age 92

Amnat Sonimsat, a Thai politician,
died on February 22, 2026, at the age of 92. An independent, he served in the National Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 1992 and in…

February 22, 2026 12:00 pm

Jaranthada Karnasuta Civil servant dead at age 76

Jaranthada Karnasuta, a Thai civil servant,
died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on August 22, 1949, he graduated from the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart…

February 19, 2026 12:00 pm