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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shahana Yasmin

Influencer dies after accepting £700 whiskey-drinking challenge

Thanakarn Kanthee - (Thanakarn Kanthee/Facebook)

A 21-year-old Thai social media influencer died after being hired to chug whiskey at a party for £700.

Thanakarn Kanthee, popularly known as Bank Leicester, was a garland seller who gained popularity after the rap songs that he improvised to entice buyers made their way online.

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