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Singer and MV Actor Dies in Road Accident in Songkhla
A 29-year-old musician died after his motorcycle fell into an open utility trench in Songkhla province, prompting calls for accountability regarding road safety.
On August 1, 2026, a fatal road accident occurred in the Bang Klam district of Songkhla province, resulting in the death of 29-year-old musician and music video actor, Mr. Waithaya (surname withheld). According to reports from Khaosod Online, local police were notified at 5:30 a.m. that a motorcycle had fallen into a large water pipe installation trench located on the road opposite the Ban Tha Thon monastery in Tambon Tha Chang.
Upon arrival, emergency responders from the Hat Yai Mitraphap Samakkhi Foundation discovered the victim face-down in the water within the trench, with his motorcycle overturned nearby. The body was subsequently transported to Hat Yai Hospital for a formal autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Family members have expressed deep grief, noting that the victim leaves behind a three-year-old child. Relatives and local observers have raised concerns regarding the site's safety, alleging that the trench lacked proper warning signs and protective steel plating to cover the excavation. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road construction safety standards in Thailand. While the family is calling for the contractor to take responsibility, the investigation remains ongoing, and official findings regarding potential negligence or safety violations have yet to be finalized by local authorities.
Translated from Thai.
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