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Thai singer turned airline pilot dies during holiday in China

Thai pilot and former Academy Fantasia contestant Teepchalit Phromchana, known as Tee AF6, has died after falling ill during a family trip to China yesterday, October 25. He was taken to a hospital in Beijing but could not be saved, according to a family member. News of Tee’s death emerged after Satdha “Rak” Satdhathip, a … The story Thai singer turned airline pilot dies during holiday in China…

Thai singer turned airline pilot dies during holiday in China

Former Thai Academy Fantasia contestant and airline pilot Tee AF6 passed away while on holiday in China on October 25. The 38-year-old singer fell ill during the trip and could not be saved after being taken to a hospital in Beijing. His death was confirmed by a family member who shared the news on social media after a fellow contestant, Satdha “Rak” Satdhathip, inquired about the former contestant.

Tee, born in Chiang Mai on December 18, 1983, had competed in True Academy Fantasia Season 6 in 2009 before pursuing a career in aviation. His family and other contestants from the show paid tribute to Tee, who was remembered as an inspiring mentor and a cherished friend. The cause of his death remains undisclosed at this time.

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