Somchai Khunpluem

Known for

Acting

Born

September 30, 1937

Died

June 17, 2019

Birthplace

Thailand

Somchai Khunpluem, alternatively spelled Kunplome, was a Thai politician, businessman and organized crime boss. He was also known by the nickname "Kamnan Poh." Highly influential in his home province of Chonburi and the whole eastern region, he was dubbed "godfather of Chonburi" or "godfather of the east" by Thai media. Somchai was long-term mayor of Saen Suk, Mueang Chonburi District.