Pornchai Saosri
Pornchai Saosri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989 |
| Died | November 8, 2015 (aged 26) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Known for | Tallest recorded Thai, Possible 2nd Tallest Recorded Human |
| Height | 10 ft (304.8cm) |
Pornchai Saosri (1989 - November 8, 2015) was a Thai man who claimed to be 8 ft 9.9 in (2.69m) [1] but this is not verified by Guinness World Records.
Biography
Pornchai Saosri made his first appearance in the public news when in 2009 he measured 7 ft 6 in (2.28m).[2] He next appeared in 2012 when he measured 7 ft 6.6 in (2.3m).[3] His next news recorded appearance was in 2013 when he grew to 8 ft 5.2 in (2.57m) which he measured for his id card renewal.[4] Although his claim wasn't recognized by Guinness World Records he was taller than official record holder Sultan Kösen by 2.2 inches (0.06m) which made him the tallest living human unofficially. He died in 2015 aged 26 of hypertension. By that point, he was claimed to be 8 ft 9.9 in (2.69m) and weighed 135 kg [1] which if true would make him the 8th, or 5th tallest human ever recorded.
References
- ^ a b "World's tallest man dies in Surin". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ "ตะลึง!หนุ่มโย่ง สูงถึง229ซ.ม." www.kroobannok.com. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ "พบมนุษย์ร่างยักษ์! เมืองช้าง โตไม่หยุด สูง 2.30 ม.-แม่วอนช่วยเหลือ". mgronline.com (in Thai). 2012-11-15. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ "Thailand's tallest man arrives in Bangkok for treatment | Coconuts". coconuts.co. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
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