| Akapan Namatra | |
|---|---|
| อรรคพันธ์ นะมาตร์ | |
.jpg) Akkaphan in 2010 | |
| Born | Akaphan Namatra (1985-01-28)28 January 1985 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Died | 21 September 2024(2024-09-21) (aged 39) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Agents | |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse | Daria Shevruk (m.2024) |
Akapan Namatra (Thai: อรรคพันธ์ นะมาตร์; RTGS: Akkhaphan Namat, 28 January 1985 – 22 September 2024) was a Thai actor. Namart graduated from Bangkok University. He made his debut on television in Ruk Sorn Kaen (2008) before his first role in film in Coffee Please (2013). He has starred in Thai dramas such as Mon Ruk Kao Tom Mud (2009), Sapai Glai Peun Tiang (2009), Sao Chai Hi-Tech (2010). In October 2022, he was diagnosed with heart cancer.
Early life and education
Akaphan Namatra was born in Bangkok, Thailand on 28 January 1985, as the older of two siblings. He received his primary education from Darakarm school, while receiving secondary education from Sathit Mahawitayalai Ramkhamhaeng. He later graduated from the University of Bangkok in the Faculty of Communication Arts, majoring in advertising.
Personal life and death
Akapan was diagnosed with stage 2–3 heart cancer in October 2022, suffering from a 12 cm tumor. As a result of his poor health, he paused all of his entertainment projects including an upcoming film titled Roy Rak Roi Sin. Subsequently, he underwent five chemotherapy sessions. On 31 January 2023, he was hospitalized for surgery, where it was discovered he also had two additional tumors in his lungs. It was later revealed on 9 July that his condition was improving.
Akapan died from the disease on 21 September 2024. He was 39.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Channel | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ch. 3 | Ruk Sorn Kaen | Tonwah | Minor role |
| Ch.7 | Jao Ying Lum Sing | |||
| 2009 | Ch.3 | Mon Ruk Kao Tom Mud (2009) | Laithai | |
| Sapai Glai Peun Tiang | Pat | |||
| 2010 | Ch.7 | Prajan Lai Payak | Wayu | |
| Sao Chai Hi-Tech | Nol Ratsameemarn | |||
| 2011 | Bundai Dok Ruk | Thoop/Thien | Play as twins brother. | |
| Tawee Pope | Khunluang Akarathep Warakorn | |||
| 2012 | Ch.3 | Rak Ork Akard | Jaokhun | |
| Ch.7 | Ching Nang | Pupah | ||
| Ubathteehet 2012 | Aroom | |||
| 2013 | Wan Nee Tee Ror Khoi 2013 | Jao Sun / Prince NahPingMaThep | ||
| 2014 | Jao Sao Salatan | Chanon (Non) | ||
| Hua Jai Teuan | Park/Raj Rutchapbumi | |||
| 2015 | Dung Sawan Sarb 201? | |||
| Rak Rae | Ramin | |||
| 2016 | Atitha | Meung Jai | ||
| Look Maai Klai Ton | Chanon | |||
| 2017 | Paragit Ruk Series | Captain Jinwat Sukplang / Tonkla | ||
| La Ong Dao 2017 | Korakot Benjarong | |||
| 2018 | Mae Ai Sae Eun 2018 | Sunpon Song-Aksorn (Pon) | ||
| Nang Thip | Dr. Phatorn (present) / Pichit (past) | |||
| 2019 | Reun Manut | Dum Pongsupab (Dum) | ||
| Insee Daeng (2019) | Rom Ridtikai / Insee Daeng / Sing | |||
| 2020 | Ngao Boon | Worachon | ||
| 2021 | Plerng Prissana | Tayakorn Weeratorn (Top) | ||
| 2022 | Satja Nai Chum Joan | Akaradech / Rachan / Suea Dech | ||
| 2023 | Roy Ruk Roy Barp 2023 | Wisut |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Coffee Please | Main Role | |
| 2014 | The Return | Noorm | |
| 2016 | Tai Rom Phra Baramee: Pieng Por Tee Por Pieng | Yot |
- Nak Prok (2010) guest appearance
References
- Akkaphan Namart
- "Thousands of fans mourn the death of Channel 7 star Akkaphan". Nation.
- Biography of Akkaphan Namatra nangdee.com
- "เผยข่าวดี "อ๋อม อรรคพันธ์" แข็งแรงขึ้นแล้ว หลังพักงานรักษาอาการป่วย". pptvhd36.com (in Thai). 9 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- "Thousands of fans mourn the death of Channel 7 star Akkaphan". The Nation. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.