Influencer, 21, dies after being paid to ‘guzzle’ entire bottle of whisky in dare

Thanakarn Kanthee, who went by the name of ‘Bank Leicester’ on social media, was pronounced dead at a hospital in Thailand. The 21-year-old, who was known for accepting dares so that he could earn money for his family, had accepted a challenge that would see him earn £700 if he drank a 350ml bottle of whisky.

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A video filmed at the scene showed partygoers laughing after Kanthee had taken on the dare but the situation quickly became serious and after being taken to hospital he was pronounced dead at around 3.40am on 26 December.

The social media star, from Bangkok has been inundated with messages on his profile from fans devastated by the news of his death. Many have expressed their concern for his grandmother, who raised him after his parents separated when he was just two months old.

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One user wrote: “I feel sorry for you brother. The person who let you drink alcohol must be guilty forever.” Another person said: “May your soul rest in peace. Don’t be tired. Don’t try to please others. Rest in peace.”

“I would like to express my condolences to Brother Bank’s family,” added a third user. Someone else commented: “Traveling to a beautiful place and there are only kind people Bank.

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In the wake of his death, social media activist Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet has offered to advocate for his family. No police investigation has been announced at the time of writing.