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Thailand Mourns the Passing of Beloved Celebrity Cat 'Suea Klong'
Suea Klong, the iconic Scottish Fold cat from the famous 'Kingdom of Tigers' Facebook page, has passed away at age 15.
On August 1, 2026, Khaosod Online reported the passing of 'Suea Klong,' a 15-year-old Scottish Fold cat who gained fame as a central figure of the 'Kingdom of Tigers' (Kingdom Of Tigers: ทูนหัวของบ่าว) Facebook page. The announcement of his death has triggered an outpouring of grief from millions of followers across Thailand.
For over a decade, Suea Klong served as a cultural icon for Thai pet lovers. The 'Kingdom of Tigers' page, which rose to prominence between 2013 and 2014, is credited with popularizing terms like 'cat slave' (tas maew) in the Thai lexicon. Through humorous storytelling, the page turned Suea Klong and his feline companions—such as Suea Saming, Suea Cheetah, Mae Mali, and Asoke—into household names.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this news highlights the significant role that digital pet culture plays in the country's social media landscape. The page remains one of the most influential platforms for animal lovers in the nation. While the owner has shared the news of his passing, no further details regarding memorial services or the future of the page's content have been confirmed. Fans continue to express their condolences online, reflecting on the joy the cat brought to the community for fifteen years.
Translated from Thai.
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