21-year-old influencer dies after doing a viral challenge: he drank a large amount of alcohol

Viral challenges have increasingly become a global phenomenon, in which people of all ages and cultures participate. However, many times these challenges represent great risks to the lives of the participants. A tragic example is the case of Thanakarn Kanthee, a young 21-year-old influencer who died after drinking an entire bottle of whiskey as part of a viral challenge on social networks.

The young Thai influencer, known on social media as ‘Bank Leicester’, had accepted a challenge that ended in a tragic outcome.

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He was partying in Chanthaburi, a Thai province, when he was offered 30,000 Thai baht, around three million Colombian pesosfor ingesting a large amount of alcohol, according to local media.

Kanthee, who amassed hundreds of followers on social media for his extreme challenges, drank an entire 350 milliliter bottle of whiskeywhile several of the event attendees applauded him and recorded the moment.

After downing the drink in one gulp, the influencer began to feel sick, vomited and shortly after fell unconscious in the middle of the place.

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In the early morning of December 26, the young man was taken to the nearest hospital, but a few minutes after being admitted he lost his life due to a alcoholic intoxication.

According to the Chanthaburi Provincial Police, the incident left those attending the event dismayed. Ekkachart ‘Em’ Meephrom, the man who apparently proposed the challenge and organized the party, decided to surrender to the authorities, assuming full responsibility for the death of the young influencer.

A crime in that country can lead to up to 10 years in prison or a significant fine, depending on the severity of the crime and the specific circumstances of the case.

His tragic death after participating in a viral challenge highlights the dangers associated with this type of activity. It is essential that social media users are aware of the risks and prioritize their safety when participating in these challenges.

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