{
  "id": 247236,
  "title": "Search underway for former Dragon5 singer missing in Nonthaburi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/search-underway-for-former-dragon5-singer-missing-in-nonthaburi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T02:53:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/08/07/search-underway-for-former-dragon5-singer-missing-in-nonthaburi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nonthaburi — On August 6, 2026, a search operation commenced for 46-year-old singer Thaman Taypun, a former Dragon5 band member, who disappeared after leaving his home in Nonthaburi. Known as Tay, Thaman rode his bicycle from his Bang Kruai district residence at roughly 04:00. His girlfriend later reported him missing to Bang Kruai police, expressing concern for his safety. JS100 radio reported that Thaman stands 185 centimeters tall. The last evidence of his whereabouts was a CCTV image showing him riding a cream-colored bicycle towards the Rama VII Bridge. At the time, he was clad in cycling attire, holding a black backpack, and without a helmet. He had left behind his mobile phone and wallet, according to the missing-person announcement. Anyone with information regarding Thaman's whereabouts is urged to contact JS100 at 1808 or 1137. His girlfriend, identified as 42-year-old Walaiphan Srinasaphan, revealed the situation was atypical. Walaiphan noted Thaman typically carried his phone while cycling and returned to their home shortly after. She stated she had contacted his friends but none had seen him. Consequently, she filed a report with the police to aid in locating her boyfriend.",
  "summary": "NONTHABURI — 7 August 2026, A search is underway for 46-year-old singer Thaman Taypun, a former member of Thai boy band Dragon5, after he left his home in Nonthaburi early Thursday morning and failed to return. Thaman, known as Tay, reportedly left his home in Bang Kruai district at about 04:00 on 6 August to […] The post Search underway for former Dragon5 singer missing in Nonthaburi appeared…",
  "key_points": [
    "Search for 46-year-old singer Thaman Taypun began on August 6, 2026.",
    "Thaman rode bicycle towards Rama VII Bridge, last seen in CCTV footage.",
    "Girlfriend Walaiphan Srinasaphan filed missing-person report to police."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The disappearance of Thaman Taypun, a former Dragon5 singer, has raised concern among those close to him, as his behaviour appears to have deviated from his usual routine.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Khaosod English",
        "title": "Former Dragon Five singer Tae found dead in Chao Phraya River after going missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/former-dragon-five-singer-tae-found-dead-in-chao-phraya-river-after",
        "published": "2026-08-07T08:44:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}