Despite his Muay Thai superstar status, Buakaw Banchamek is admired for his humble country lifestyle.
So when the celebrity athlete bought a THB7 million Porsche, it made sense that he would just park the luxury ride outside his little hut in his hometown in Surin province.
Photos of Buakaw and his humble garage went viral during the Songkran holiday, and many netizens admired him for publicizing the Isaan lifestyle and never letting fame change who he is.
“He’s the hero of the Isaan people. Although he’s famous and rich, he hasn’t forgotten where he comes from,” Panya Ritjareanwatthu commented.
Some people said that he earned the car with blood, sweat and tears, literally.
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