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. He was last measured to be around 8 feet 5.2 inches.[2]
Pornchai Saosri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989 |
| Died | November 8, 2015 (aged 26) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Known for | Tallest recorded Thai, 8th Tallest Recorded Human |
| Height | 8 ft 5.2 in (257 cm) |
Biography
editPornchai Saosri made his first appearance in the public news when in 2009 he measured 7 ft 6 in (228cm).[3] He next appeared in 2012 when he measured 7 ft 6.6 in (230cm).[4] His next news recorded appearance was in 2013 when he grew to 8 ft 5.2 in (257cm) which he measured for his id card renewal.[5] Although his claim wasn't recognized by Guinness World Records, this would make him taller than the official record holder Sultan Kösen by 2.2 inches (5.5cm) and the tallest living human at the time. He died in 2015 aged 26 of hypertension. By that point, he was claimed (unverified) to be 8 ft 9.9 in (269cm) and weighed 153kg.[1]
Despite the inflation of his height number and the lack of information during his life, he is likely the 8th tallest person in recorded history.
References
edit- ^ a b "World's tallest man dies in Surin". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ https://urbanaffairskerala.org/tallest-person-in-the-world/#3_Pornchai_Saosri
- ^ "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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