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Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol (also known as Seh Daeng) is a folk hero in Thailand, known for his Rambo-size combat exploits. Seh Daeng is a larger than life figure in Thailand – a notoriously fearless man who has been said to “famously laugh in the face of enemy fire.” He’s known to speak animatedly, and with intense eyes.

He has claimed to have helped the United States spy on North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and took part in the CIA financed secret war against the communists.

“Nobody messes with me, I am a warrior, I am Seh Daeng,” he says.

But now he may be known as an aerobics instructor.

Seh Daeng was said to be furious when he was assigned to promote aerobics. The order was given by Thai Army Chief General Anupong Paojinda. (more…)