Chutima Sidasathian: key obituary facts
Is Chutima Sidasathian dead? Yes. Chutima Sidasathian died on August 19, 2026, at age 44.
Cause of death: Chutima Sidasathian's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Chutima Sidasathian known for?
She was a Thai journalist.
More about Chutima Sidasathian
Born: 1 January 1982.
Gender: female.
Occupation: journalist.
Nationality: Thailand.
Employer: Phuketwan.
Also known as: “Oi” Chutima Sidasathian, Chutima “Oi” Sidasathian.
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, and became known for reporting on corruption in Thailand. Her journalism also drew attention in 2009 for a South China Morning Post series on the treatment of boat dwellers in Hong Kong, which was followed by a policy change by the authorities.
Sidasathian, who was Thai, also wrote Rohingya, published in 2014.