5 Facts about Beam Papangkorn, Handsome Thai Actor Who Died at a Young Age

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Inas Arwina Ramadhani

Sad news once again comes from the entertainment world of Thailand. One of the young actors, Beam Papangkorn, passed away unexpectedly.

The actor, whose full name is Beam Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote, died at the age of 26 for unknown reasons. He was found lifeless while sleeping.

Being a young and rising actor, here are some facts about Beam Papangkorn.

1. Passed away in sleep

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As reported by Bangkok Post, Beam's mother became suspicious when he slept for a long time. She then tried to wake him up on March 23, but Beam did not respond and no longer breathed.

He was then rushed to the hospital. Medical staff later informed Beam's family of the sad news that he had passed away.

2. Early career

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Beam Papangkorn himself is known to have entered the world of drama since 2001. He is known for starring in the drama Nong Mai Rai Borisut as the main character.

After that, he was absent for quite a long time and returned to the entertainment world of Thailand by starring in a boys love themed film titled Water Boyy: The Movie in 2015. In this film, Beam played the lead role of Meuk, who is a 12th grade student at Ocean High School.

3. Played soccer before passing away

According to Beam Papangkorn's brother, 23 hours before Beam was found dead, he played soccer with his friends. However, the cause of Beam Papangkorn's death is still unknown.

The police also did not find any signs of violence that caused Beam's death.

4. Playing in Netflix series

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Beam Papangkorn then became the lead actor in the Netflix series titled Stranded in 2019. The series became the first Thai drama to be featured on Netflix.

The film, in which Beam played a role, tells the story of students trapped on an island devastated by a tsunami. The students from an elite school never stop hoping. But mysterious forces seem to hinder their hopes.

5. Last Upload

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Before his death, Beam Papangkorn uploaded a photo of himself. He was in a beauty clinic in a shopping center in Thailand.

He only added an emoji with the caption '100', suggesting that the actor born in 1996 was endorsing something.

(kpl/mag)