Tangmo’s mother greenlights Netflix documentary on mysterious death

Ongoing controversy and legal proceedings catch attention of streaming media service

The mother of the late actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong expressed her approval for Netflix to produce a documentary about her daughter’s case.

The cause of Tangmo’s death remains a subject of controversy, and her mother, Panida Siriyudthayothin, continues to pursue justice. The legal action was brought against the friends who were present during the fatal boat trip, including:

  • Idsarin “Gatick” Juthasuksawat (Tangmo’s friend and primary manager)
  • Wisapat “Sand” Manomairat (transwoman manager)
  • Tanupat “Por” Lerttaweewit (boat owner)
  • Phaiboon “Robert” Trikanjananun (unlicensed boat driver)
  • Nitas “Job” Kiratisoonthisathorn (mutual friend)

The five suspects were accused of committing a reckless act, leading to Tangmo’s death. Robert and Por admitted their wrongdoing. Accordingly, Por faced two years and nine months in jail and a fine of 64,000 baht. The punishment was suspended for three years, and Por was required to perform public service.

Robert faced two years and two months of imprisonment with a fine of 54,000 baht. His penalty was suspended for three years as well.

Tangmo case to be Netflix documentary
Gatick and Tangmo on the boat trip | Photo via Facebook/ ปานเทพ พัวพงษ์พันธ์

Gatick, Sand, and Job maintained their innocence. Last month, the Nonthaburi Provincial Court dismissed charges against three of the suspects who had initially been accused of reckless behaviour leading to Tangmo’s death. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support the accusations.

Despite the verdict, Panida remains committed to the case. On the afternoon of yesterday, July 8, she visited the court to request a copy of the latest verdict, which she intends to use in an appeal. She spent 30 minutes discussing the matter with the court officials and later gave an interview to the media.

Tangmo's mother approves Netflix documentary
Photo via Instagram/ @melonp.gallery

Tangmo’s mother admitted she was under considerable stress, having had to manage extensive documentation over the three years since her daughter’s passing. She also revealed that she has yet to secure a new lawyer due to the complexity of the case and the high level of public attention it has received.

Netflix seeks permission to make documentary of Tangmo's case
Photo via Instagram/ @melonp.gallery

Panida confirmed that she had previously received a proposal from Netflix expressing interest in adapting Tangmo’s story into a documentary. However, at the time, she was too preoccupied with the legal case to engage in discussions with the streaming platform.

She now says she is ready to enter talks and is likely to approve the documentary’s production. She emphasised that copyright and associated costs must be managed properly and transparently if the project is to move forward.

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Petpailin, or Petch, is a Thai translator and writer for The Thaiger who focuses on translating breakingThai news stories into English. With a background in field journalism, Petch brings several years of experience to the English News desk at The Thaiger. Before joining The Thaiger, Petch worked as a content writer for several known blogging sites in Bangkok, including Happio and The Smart Local. Her articles have been syndicated by many big publishers in Thailand and internationally, including the Daily Mail, The Sun and the Bangkok Post. She is a news writer who stops reading news on the weekends to spend more time cafe hopping and petting dwarf shrimp! But during office hours, you can find Petch on LinkedIn and you can reach her by email at petch@thethaiger.com.
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