Thai masseuse tells her side of story after singer’s death linked to ‘neck-twisting’ massage

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A masseuse in Thailand has come forward to tell her side of the story after a young singer’s death was linked to her “neck-twisting massage” sessions. Chayada Prao-hom, 20, also known as Ping Chayada, died in a hospital in northeastern Udon Thani city on Sunday after her health reportedly deteriorated following three massage sessions since October. “I have been a masseuse for years and I have never faced such a situation before.” “I am asking for fairness and am ready to prove the truth.” Her massage parlour had the necessary licence and she employed seven licensed therapists, each of whom had done 150 hours of training as required by the law, Ms Aoy said. Thai public health minister Somsak Thepsutin said Chayada’s test results and autopsy confirmed that her death was not linked to the massages.