Cambodian boy Thaksin was filmed speaking multiple languages while hawking souvenirs at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Wat. Photo: Handout Cambodian boy Thaksin was filmed speaking multiple languages while hawking souvenirs at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Wat. Photo: Handout
Cambodian boy Thaksin was filmed speaking multiple languages while hawking souvenirs at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Wat. Photo: Handout

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Big in Beijing: young multilingual Cambodian internet sensation to star on Chinese TV

  • Street-smart Thaksin became hit online after viral video showed him chatting to tourists
  • Talented hawker says he wants to go to university in Beijing

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Zoe Low
Zoe Low

Updated: 12:20pm, 17 Nov, 2018

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Cambodian boy Thaksin was filmed speaking multiple languages while hawking souvenirs at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Wat. Photo: Handout Cambodian boy Thaksin was filmed speaking multiple languages while hawking souvenirs at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Wat. Photo: Handout
Cambodian boy Thaksin was filmed speaking multiple languages while hawking souvenirs at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Wat. Photo: Handout
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