Thai celeb's lucky name change goes viral

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Thai Celeb's Lucky Name Change Goes Viral
By Khaosod English


Ms. Khakkingrak Khikkhiksaranang

BANGKOK: -- Following a name change intended to improve her fortune, famous actress Pim-Aksiphon Wintarakomintra is now known as Khakkingrak Khikkhiksaranang.

It is the third name change for the Channel 3 star; she was born Kwankhinee Winkomintra and identified herself as such until she started her acting career, when she decided to change it to augment her fortune.

Ms. Khakkingrak also cited divine intervention as a reason for her latest name change.

Nevertheless, her choice of name drew an amused reaction from much of the Thai public and went viral on the Internet almost overnight, with many Thai netizens attempting to pronounce the name and consulting their dictionaries for the meaning behind Ms. Khakkingrak′s full name.

Many also point out that a part of her surname, ′Khikkhik′, sounds like giggling in Thai.

Ms. Khakkingrak, who is known to her fans by her nickname ′Meiji′, stated on Channel 3′s morning news program today that despite the difficult spelling and pronunciation it brings, her new name is in fact very beneficial to her luck.

“It is my personal belief” said Ms. Khakkingrak, “A friend of mine suggested I should go with a new name that can be calculated as 99," according to a numerological principle.

She added that her new name means “moderate practice.”

Name change is a common practice for many Thais who hope to avoid bad luck or evil spirits.

Ms. Khakkingrak is far from being the first celebrity whose name change caught the attention of the media. A beauty-contestant-turned-actress, Ms. Noo-Im-Im Kaomahassajarn, is also known for her obsession with lucky names and numerology.

Born with the name “Achita Sikkhamana”, she later changed her last name to ‘Woothinantasurasit’, and then to ‘Thanasastananta’.

She then told the press that Thanasastananta brought her ill luck, which convinced her to change her name to the current one and have her mother follow suit with the same family name.

Because luck runs in the family, Ms. Noo-Im-Im said.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE9UQTVOamt3TlE9PQ==


-- Khaosod English 2014-01-08

[puukao]

I changed my name to 555 and when I go to Thailand it's some sort of joke. I don't get it.... 555.

[JoeThePoster]

Ms. Khakkingrak also cited divine intervention as a reason for her latest name change.

Looks like it was done after too much of de wine.

[Costas2008]

"is now known as Khakkingrak Khikkhiksaranang."

Love this name although can't pronounce it unless I got hiccups.

Also good for people with a stutter!

[casindonet]

And this is news? Must be a slow day.

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[DocN]

Who gives a <deleted>, if an airhead wants to be called this or that?

Seriously?

News?

[worgeordie]

Maybe her luck would change if she was a better actress,

or maybe 3 rd name lucky,if only they lived in the real World.

regards Worgeordie

[terryp]

a perfect illustration of why Thailand is in the mess it is...total Bollax

[mca]

"is now known as Khakkingrak Khikkhiksaranang."

Love this name although can't pronounce it unless I got hiccups.

Also good for people with a stutter!

I reckon what actually happened is she wanted to change her name to Kat but the typewriter key got stuck are the local amphur office

[PatOngo]

That's not as cool as my new name..........iPhone Facebook!

[mrtoad]

How is this news, some retarded Z Lister changing their name?

[ChrisY1]

Superstars......only in Thailand....what a waste of good oxygen!

[Tywais]

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[LiveInHope]

A laughable stunt that only further belittles the intellect of Thai televison celebrities and how they are perceived internationally. However in Thailand with so much gambled upon lucky numbers and divine spirits it is hardly surprising to see another facet of this sometimes weird culture.

[xenophon]

What an airhead!

Obviously, not targeting an international audience with a name like Kakki - very close to the slang for sh*t.

Also, that long name is not going to make filling out visa applications any easier.

[kuiburi]

I think she is cute ,and wish her good luck with her new name .

[JeremyBowskill]

Nice rack, tuned out after the photo.

[Muppetbkk]

"Name change is a common practice for many Thais who hope to avoid bad luck or evil spirits." --- Or Bad Debts

[JetsetBkk]

Nice rack, tuned out after the photo.

That's why she used to be called 'Meiji'

[ezzra]

If she only knew that a name that start with 'Kakkhi' and surname with Khikka' is a bit of a joke,

she wouldn't have done it, but what can you do when the 'Mo Doo" chose the name for you??/

[DrTuner]

Thai names are one of the most difficult to remember. Good thing they have nicknames. This one could be 8-K (if I counted right).

[DocN]

Nice rack, tuned out after the photo.

That's why she used to be called 'Meiji'

Meiji Milk.jpg

Meji also makes cheese...but...I don't want to consequently think that through....

[upena]

She should have changed it to the state fish of Hawaii - Humuhumunukunukuapua'a

[GazR]

I blame Khaosai Galaxy.

[edwinchester]

Wifey's sister has also changed her name twice for good luck.

Even wifey changed her first name for better luck. Must have worked as she met me soon after!!!:-):-):-)

[Zumteufel]

Thai Chinese and their stupid numerology beliefs. I'm speechless.

[Thailand]

Wifey's sister has also changed her name twice for good luck.

Even wifey changed her first name for better luck. Must have worked as she met me soon after!!!:-):-):-)

We have a few Chinese friends who have done the name change thing with a view to better fortune etc.

Also Englebert Humperdinck from Gerry Dorsey seemed to work!

[Misterwhisper]

That entire attracting luck thingy didn't seem to have worked for another person after he had allegedly changed his name to "Thakki Shinegra" a few years ago. Oh, well...

[Ulic]

Well,.... it's working for he so far,...... plenty of attention.

[Halion]

Another shining example of the intellect,intelligence and culture of this country. Changing you name can bring you good fortune. Bloody airhead.