Heartbreak in Bangkok: Mark Prin Trapped in High-Rise Collapse Horror
Just 15 minutes ago on his way home, Mark Prin—beloved husband of actress Kimmy Kimberley—was said to have appeared at the collapsed high-rise building. The last witnesses saw him before losing contact completely. His family cried when informing fans that he is currently trapped under rubble, with rescuers battling through twisted steel and debris to reach him amid fears of structural instability. The 37-year-old Thai heartthrob, fresh from a grueling day on the set of his upcoming drama Shadows of the Sun, was en route to reunite with Kimmy for their third anniversary dinner when the 25-story Icon Siam Residences in Bangkok’s bustling Khlong San district shuddered and gave way in a deafening roar. As sirens wail and the city holds its breath, this tragedy has united a nation in prayer, turning a routine commute into a desperate race against time.
The collapse unfolded around 7:45 PM local time on October 12, 2025, during peak rush hour. Eyewitnesses described a surreal sequence: a low rumble like thunder, followed by the south tower’s upper floors buckling under what engineers suspect was a gas explosion from a faulty maintenance line. Concrete slabs pancaked downward, swallowing cars and pedestrians in a cloud of dust that blanketed the Chao Phraya River. Over 200 residents were inside, many returning from work, when the building—touted as a luxury eco-friendly haven completed in 2022—betrayed its promise. “It was like the earth swallowed it whole,” sobbed street vendor Noi, who saw Mark’s white Toyota swerve toward the entrance as screams erupted. Security footage, grainy but gut-wrenching, captures Prin leaping from his car, phone in hand, waving people to safety before a section of the facade sheared off, burying him in the lobby’s wreckage.
Mark Prin, born Supharat Suvannarat in 1988, has been Thailand’s golden boy since his 2007 debut in The Cupids. His chiseled features and boy-next-door charm propelled him to stardom in rom-coms like My Husband in Law (2021), where his chemistry with Kimberley Anne Woltemas—affectionately “Kimmy”—ignited a real-life romance. Married in a lavish 2022 Phuket ceremony, the couple became entertainment royalty, blending on-screen sizzle with off-screen advocacy for children’s charities. Just last month, Mark gushed about baby plans in an interview, revealing Kimmy’s egg-freezing milestone and his dream of a son. “She’s my anchor,” he said, eyes twinkling. Tonight, that anchor is shattered. Kimmy, 33, was at home prepping a candlelit meal when the call came; she raced to the site, collapsing into rescuers’ arms, her silk blouse stained with tears and dust.
Family spokesman P’Joy delivered the update via a trembling Facebook Live from the command center, flanked by Mark’s parents and siblings. “He’s alive—we believe he’s in an air pocket near the lobby,” P’Joy choked out, as sobs rippled through the crowd of fans clutching vigil candles. “But the aftershocks… the building’s unstable. Please, pray for our P’Mark.” Scans from thermal drones detect faint heat signatures—possibly Mark’s phone signal pinging intermittently—offering slim hope amid the grim toll: 47 confirmed dead, 120 missing, including foreign expats. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt declared a state of emergency, mobilizing 500 rescuers with sniffer dogs and hydraulic cutters. International aid from Japan’s JDR team arrived within hours, their expertise in quakes a lifeline for Thailand’s rare high-rise failure.
Social media exploded with anguish. #PrayForMarkPrin trended worldwide, surpassing 3 million posts on X and Instagram within minutes. Fans shared montages of his iconic roles—from the brooding hero in Full House Reloaded to his tender cameos with Kimmy—intercut with live streams of the rescue. “P’Mark, you’re our fighter—hold on for Kimmy!” one viral tweet pleaded, garnering endorsements from peers like Nadech Kugimiya, who canceled a shoot to join the vigil. Yaya Urassaya Sperbund posted a tearful video: “We’ve lost too many; not you, brother.” Even international stars, from Mario Maurer to global K-pop idols, lit virtual candles. Conspiracy whispers—shoddy construction bribes?—swirled, but grief drowned them out.
This isn’t Thailand’s first brush with building woes; the 2013 Savamahal setback collapse killed five, prompting stricter codes. Yet, Icon Siam’s fall exposes cracks in rapid urbanization, where luxury towers rise faster than oversight. For Mark, a fitness devotee who once survived a on-set motorbike crash, survival is poetic justice. Kimmy, bandaged from minor debris cuts at the scene, whispered to reporters: “He promised forever—fight for us, Mark.” As floodlights pierce the night and diggers claw at ruins, Bangkok pulses with collective heartbeat. Will rescuers unearth him in time? The clock ticks mercilessly, but Mark Prin’s spirit—unbreakable as his smile—fuels the frenzy. Hold on, Phi—Thailand’s waiting.
