Sithao, a popular comedian many years ago whose real name is Jaran Phetcharoen, died from a lung infection early on Monday at the age of 84.
Sithao: Died from a lung infection
Sithao, whose appearance resembled "Theng", a popular character in the traditional nang talung or shadow play of the South, was born in Muang district of Surat Thani on June 7, 1932 to Mek and Charoon Phetcharoen.
He was brought into the entertainment circle by the late Saneh Komarachun, an actor and film director, initially to dub Thai films. He later became an actor himself.
He first played a supporting role in the Thai film Fa Thammathibet, which featured Pankham (Promsin Sriboonruang) as the lead actor and Wilaiwan Watthanapanich as lead actress. The film was first screened on March 8, 1956.