Praporn, who was president of Songkhla Fishery Assoication, became unconscious and was taken to the hospital at about 7.30pm and put in the intensive care unit.

Doctors tried to restart his heart but failed. He was pronounced dead at 11pm.

His body will be moved from Songkhla Hospital to the Laem Sai Songkhla Temple at just after noon on Tuesday and the bathing rite is scheduled to be held at 2pm.

The rite will be overseen by Democrat chief adviser Chuan Leekpai.

Praporn was born on June 1, 1967. He was a three-time Songkhla MP – 2005, 2007 and 2011.

He was chairman of the Songkhla United Football Club.