Suthep Po-ngam ( th, สุเทพ โพธิ์งาม); (born 25 October 1950) also known by his stage name Thep Po-ngam (เทพ โพธิ์งาม), is a Thai

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and

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. He played the leader of a gang of inept hitmen in ''

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''. A popular comedian in Thailand, Thep at one time led a comedy troupe that included

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(Mum Jokmok), whom he co-starred with in ''Killer Tattoo''.

Biography

He was born in 25 October 1950 in Roi Et province, but to grow and live in

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, later moving to

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, Songkhla province. He is famous for his comedic performances with Den Dokpradu and Der Doksadao in the name of "Den Der Thep" in the late 1970s. Suthep is married to Passarawan Songpeerapat (Joom), they have two children. Later they separated in 2014. In 2016 both returned againเทพ โพธิ์งาม จูงมือเมียแถลง’คืนดี’ บอกแยกแล้วไม่รู้จะไปไหน ก็มาช่วยกันทำงานดีกว่า
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in ''

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'', an aged heavy metal rock star in '' Rock Not Die'' and an imposter doctor in '' Dumber Heroes''. He performed the voice for the elderly

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in the 2006

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animated feature, ''

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''. On 3 November 2009, the

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affirmed the judgments of the lower courts—the Central Bankruptcy Court and the Central Appeal Court—adjudging Suthep

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and ordered his property to be under an absolute receivership. The judgment came after Suthep failed, for years, to pay in instalment for the 3,000,000-

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costs of five

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s he purchased in Phatthaya. In its judgment, the Supreme Court remarked: "The property being owned by the defendant (Suthep) costs only 800,00 baht and, hence, cannot cover the debts claimed by the plaintiff ( KT Bank). Citing to have 300,000-baht monthly income, the defendant refused to prove how much his monthly expenses are. Deeming the allegation of the defendant is indistinct, the Supreme Court of Justice, hereby, adjudges the defendant bankrupt and orders an absolute receivership as requested by the plaintiff."Asian Thai News Network. (2009, 3 November). "Thep Pho-ngam adjudged bankrupt." nline Available:
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Filmography

* ''

'' (2001) * '' Rock Not Die'' (Pun rock nah yon) (2003) * '' Duk dum dui'' (2003) (also director) * '' The Groan'' (2004) * '' Jao saao Pad Thai'' ( Pad Thai Bride) (2004) * ''

'' (Khun krabii hiiroh) (2004) * '' Dumber Heroes'' (2005) * '' Thai Thief'' (2006) * ''

'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' The Rocket'' (2013) * '' The Protect'' (Bodyguard Na Huk) (2019)

MC

* 1994 : มาสเตอร์คีย์ (produced by

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) On Air Channel 3 MC with เมทนี บุรณศิริ, สุมินทร์ เลิศอมรวัฒนา (1996-2010) * 1994 : กาลิเลโอเกม (produced by Star Vision) On Air Channel 9 MC with ช่อผกา วิริยานนท์, พิสิทธิ์ กิรติการกุล (1994-1997) * 2005 : 3 ซ่า Cafe (produced by SEARCH Entertainment/SUCESS ENTERTAINMENT) On Air Channel 3 MC with จาตุรงค์ มกจ๊ก, จิ้ม ชวนชื่น (2002-2006) * 2016 : ชุมทางดาวทอง (produced by 7 Star Studio) On Air

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(2016-)

Music video

*''Khon Chai Chiwit'' (2000):

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*''Ta Sawang'' (2004):

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Talk Show

"Show Pa Pud Ja Pasa Thep" 18 October 2009 with major assist from Ton Enterprises pty ltd Australia to make the show possible. Suthep give Ton Triphet Rookachat a special thank on stage.

References

External links

*
Suthep Po-ngam at the Thai Film Database
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