January 8, 201412 yr Thai Celeb's Lucky Name Change Goes ViralBy Khaosod EnglishMs. Khakkingrak KhikkhiksaranangBANGKOK: -- 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
January 8, 201412 yr Popular Post I changed my name to 555 and when I go to Thailand it's some sort of joke. I don't get it.... 555.
January 8, 201412 yr 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.
January 8, 201412 yr Popular Post "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!
January 8, 201412 yr And this is news? Must be a slow day. Sent from my GT-I9200 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app
January 8, 201412 yr Popular Post Who gives a <deleted>, if an airhead wants to be called this or that? Seriously? News?
January 8, 201412 yr 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
January 8, 201412 yr Popular Post a perfect illustration of why Thailand is in the mess it is...total Bollax
January 8, 201412 yr Popular Post "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
January 8, 201412 yr 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.
January 8, 201412 yr 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.
January 8, 201412 yr "Name change is a common practice for many Thais who hope to avoid bad luck or evil spirits." --- Or Bad Debts
January 8, 201412 yr 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??/
January 8, 201412 yr 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).
January 8, 201412 yr 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....
January 8, 201412 yr 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!!!:-):-):-)
January 8, 201412 yr 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!
January 8, 201412 yr 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...
January 8, 201412 yr Another shining example of the intellect,intelligence and culture of this country. Changing you name can bring you good fortune. Bloody airhead.
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