Devastated by the worsening COVID-19 situation in Thailand that resulted in her job loss, a popular YouTube singer ended her life on Saturday, to the grief of her family, friends and thousands of fans.
Prakaifa Pooldoung, 30, whose online performances have raked in thousands of views on her YouTube channel, was found dead Saturday at Big C Saphanmai after she jumped off the department store’s parking lot, according to Capt. Wiwat Mahatep of Bang Khen Police yesterday.
CCTV footage showed Prakaifa driving in and out of the mall twice at around noon Saturday. She eventually parked her car and subsequently jumped off a ledge.
Prakaifa’s family told police that she was an independent musician who was stressed over the lack of income due to the shut down of bars and entertainment venues since April, when the third wave of COVID-19 infections hit the capital. Read more…
