Thai philanthropist influencer admits being fooled by ‘rich’ Khmer beggar


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): A social media influencer famous for helping underprivileged people has admitted he was duped by a Cambodian beggar who reportedly earns over 150,000 baht a month in Thailand.

Gunnathat Pongpaiboonwet, better known as Gun Jompalang, said on Saturday (Sept 3) he had decided to help a male beggar nicknamed “Uncle V” who was seen at Wat Sri Amata Nakhon in Phan Thong district, Chonburi.

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