Akkaphan Namart

Akapan Namatra (; , 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 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 Nak Prok (2010) guest appearance