Arrested for theft in Surin, Mr. 'Makelifebetter' fails at his own name

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Arrested for theft, Mr. 'Makelifebetter' fails at his own name
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Sanook

Normally a petty criminal’s name wouldn’t make the headline, but this time the story is the name.

BANGKOK: -- None other than Hengjobshappylife Makelifebetter was arrested in Surin recently after allegedly trying to steal an iPhone 5 from a man at a basketball court. In case you didn’t know, “heng” means lucky.

The victim noticed that his phone went missing and tracked Makelifebetter down via a tracking app before calling the police in, who arrested him on July 21.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://bangkok.coconuts.co//2014/08/07/arrested-theft-mr-makelifebetter-fails-his-own-name-0

 

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“Hengjobshappylife Makelifebetter” is Alleged Thief's Real Name, Officials Say
By Khaosod English



BANGKOK — Officials have confirmed that the bizarre name of an alleged cellphone thief, Hengjobshappylife Makelifebetter, is consistent with Thai name regulations.

Mr. Hengjobshappylife, 29, was arrested last week for allegedly stealing an iPhone 5s from a basketball court in Surin province.

The suspect's name and a screenshot of his Thai ID Card have gone viral on social media, with some commentators questioning whether the spectacular name is legally-approved.

Yesterday, officials at Muang Surin District Office confirmed that the suspected thief officially changed his name from Saen Soisoonern to Hengjobshappylife Makelifebetter on 16 July, 2014.

Officials said the name registrars did not check the meaning of the name when Mr. Hengjobshappylife filed an application. “Heng” means lucky in Thai. Nevertheless, the registrar concluded that his name change was in accordance with the Person Name Act of 1962, which only prohibits the following:

names that are similar to names of His Majesty the King or Her Majesty the Queen, whether by intention or not.
names that are similar to Royal Titles, whether by intention or not, except the Royal Titles owned by the persons, or their parents, or their heirs.
names that are similar to first or last names royally bestowed by His Majesty the King, or names of other persons that are already registered.
names that contain rude words or meanings.
According to Pol.Lt. Preechachana Maithong, an officer at Muang Surin Police Station, the suspect confessed to stealing the cellphone but said he intended to return it to the owner later.

When questioned about his name by police officers, the suspect said he changed his name "for a better life" after an elderly woman advised him to, Pol.Lt. Preechachana said. It is a common practice for Thai people to change their names to avoid bad luck or evil spirits.

Mr. Hengjobshappylife is a salesman for a health and beauty company named Unicity Make Life Better Project, which could have been a source of inspiration for his new name, Pol.Lt. Preechachana added.

Some Thai celebrities have baffled fans by adopting new, strange-sounding names, such as actress Khakkingrak Khikkhiksaranang whose name caused a round of laughter because part of her last name means "giggling" in Thai.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1407476351

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[Neeranam]

And both hospitals that my kids were born in told me that they couldn't have Western middle names until I told them.

[Costas2008]

Seems it's a new trend for long names, nowadays even on TVF.

Don't remember the exact names but sound like "Whoamiandwhatamidoinghere" or "WithWhereWhatWhy".

Is that to bring luck to them?

[winstonc]

give him a break  he said he was guna return the phone...theres just no trust anymore is there

[winstonc]

i heard hes just changed it again to watatwat...

[Payboy]

Any relation to Ms. Handjobshappylife ?

[boychick]

Considering his success rate perhaps he should be called''Mr Hand Job.'' 

[Lammbock]

 

the suspect confessed to stealing the cellphone but said he intended to return it to the owner later.

Well than..."mai pen rai"

[Basil B]

I suppose it is better than the old American Indian joke, "why do the call you Two Dogs F......" 

[Lammbock]

If only Thais would understand what "Pornsak" "Porn" or "Titiporn" to a Westener means.

[Thaddeus]

Seems it's a new trend for long names, nowadays even on TVF.

Don't remember the exact names but sound like "Whoamiandwhatamidoinghere" or "WithWhereWhatWhy".

Is that to bring luck to them?

 

 

And the reason is probably the same. You can choose any name you like, unless someone else got there first.

 

The shorter the Thai family name, the longer they have been settled in the country.

[klauskunkel]

changed it to Mr. 'Dontdropthesoap'

[Cuchulainn]

What a knob!  

[FangFerang]

I was gld to laugh today -- what a hoot!

[Lupatria]

sincerely yours- Elvis Banana Wong.

[scorecard]

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And both hospitals that my kids were born in told me that they couldn't have Western middle names until I told them.

 

 

My Thai family all have a typical Thai first name and a very obvious western family name, all registered.

[jaywalker]

I suppose it is better than the old American Indian joke, "why do the call you Two Dogs F......" 

 

The American Indian says:

 

Father, how did you name your children?

 

When your sister was born I stepped out of the teepee and saw a running deer, so I named her Running Deer.

 

When your brother was born I stepped out of the teepee and saw an angry bear, so I named him Angry Bear.

 

Why do you ask me these things Two Dogs F&^%ing?

 

  

[Bpuumike]

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Seems it's a new trend for long names, nowadays even on TVF.
Don't remember the exact names but sound like "Whoamiandwhatamidoinghere" or "WithWhereWhatWhy".
Is that to bring luck to them?

How about "MrToadofTGAUToadHall"?

Sounds very auspicious.

[noitom]

This is big news. There is no real news. 

[sustento]

Seems it's a new trend for long names, nowadays even on TVF.

Don't remember the exact names but sound like "Whoamiandwhatamidoinghere" or "WithWhereWhatWhy".

Is that to bring luck to them?

No it's because they can't think of yet another new name to join TV for the 40th time...

[WitawatWatawit]

i heard hes just changed it again to watatwat...

You better not be poking fun at me, boy. I gits angry when people poke fun at me.

[belg]

mr . iddidntdoit

 

 

[trogers]

mr . iddidntdoit
 
 

Adolf Hitler?

[Chao Lao Beach]

If only Thais would understand what "Pornsak" "Porn" or "Titiporn" to a Westener means.

 

Makes me smile....