{
  "id": 732407,
  "title": "Thai-Australian artist RICEWINE dies at 27 in road accident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/thai-australian-artist-ricewine-dies-at-27-in-road-accident",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T04:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/08/13/thai-australian-artist-ricewine-dies-at-27-in-road-accident/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victoria, Australia — 10 August 2026, The Thai-Australian artist Talae Rodden, known professionally as RICEWINE, passed away at the age of 27 following a devastating road accident on Mount Buller Road in Victoria. Talae was accompanied by his mother, Sally, who was behind the wheel, when a sizable tree branch plummeted onto their vehicle. Emergency services and medical personnel arrived at the location to assist, but tragically, Talae succumbed to his injuries before being transported to a hospital. His mother remained seriously injured as a result of the incident. In Thailand, RICEWINE was a recognizable figure within the country's indie music scene. He had made multiple appearances in Thailand, such as performing in Chiang Mai and participating in the Maho Rasop Festival 2024. RICEWINE was a musical endeavor conceived by Talae, seamlessly merging elements of indie pop, lo-fi, hip-hop, and folk to create a unique and emotionally resonant sound. His discography, which included tracks such as \"Summer Spent,\" \"Maybe,\" \"Photo,\" and \"Already Gone,\" garnered a dedicated following among indie music enthusiasts in Australia and internationally. The loss of the 27-year-old artist has sparked a wave of sorrow among fans and admirers in Thailand and around the world.",
  "summary": "VICTORIA, Australia — 10 August 2026, Talae Rodden, better known by his stage name RICEWINE, a Thai-Australian artist from Melbourne, Australia, has died at the age of 27 after a tragic road accident on Mount Buller Road in Victoria. Talae was travelling with his mother, Sally, who was driving, when a large tree branch suddenly […] The post Thai-Australian artist RICEWINE dies at 27 in road…",
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    "Thai-Australian artist RICEWINE, Talae Rodden, dies at 27",
    "Killed in road accident on Mount Buller Road, Victoria",
    "Known for indie pop, lo-fi, hip-hop, folk fusion"
  ],
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  "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."
}