'Sticky rice and chicken' girl becomes overnight sensation

A video clip of a 15-year-old girl recording herself on a smartphone to complain about the theft of her sticky rice and chicken has gone viral and made her an overnight sensation.

Kanittha "Laila" Jansawang of the southern province of Satun, posted the video on social media on Sunday, the day her sticky rice and chicken was stolen. This is what she said in the video:

"Hi, socialcammers. I want to leave a message to the person who stole my sticky rice and chicken. The story is, I bought sticky rice and chicken for 30 baht. I walked into a 7-Eleven and left the food in my motorcycle basket. I was in 7-Eleven momentarily to buy a prepaid phone service. When I walked out, my sticky rice and chicken were gone. Do you think a person stole it, a dog took it or a cat ate it? Think about it. Can't you afford to buy 30 baht of sticky rice and chicken? You can't afford it and steal from others. I'm very, very angry. I don't know how to vent my anger.

"I want to tell the thief, don't let me know who you are or I'll shove sticky rice and chicken down your throat. Remember that. I'm under a lot of stress because my sticky rice and chicken are gone. I really wanted to eat it at home but it's been stolen. Think about it, it's just sticky rice and chicken and it's been stolen. I'm really stressed. I bought TWO pieces of chicken and the thief is now eating them happily. I curse anyone who eats them to choke and die from eating them.

"There are many sticky rice and chicken sellers, but the thief didn't buy from them but stole from me. You're evil.

"I'm going to sleep. Best dreams everyone. It's OK, I have lots of money and I can buy sticky rice and chicken again. Actually, I've already bought another one. Don't worry. If you can't afford it and really want to eat it, tell me and I'll buy it for you. Don't steal from me. My heart is in deep pain. I have a wad of cash in my pocket. I don't want to boast about it. Going now. Bye. Sweet dreams."

It has to be noted that she was cursing numerous times as she complained.

After Laila's video was widely shared, reporters went to her home in Satun's Muang district to interview her on Wednesday. She was staying with her grandmother who described her as "smart, confident, loquacious, friendly and respectful".

Laila told reporters that she asked her mother for some money to buy sticky rice and chicken, where she is a regular customer.

She said she was in the store for only five minutes before her sticky rice and chicken disappeared.

The 15-year-old said she was very angry and decided to record a video clip of herself in front of a mirror to vent her anger.

"I never thought I'd be famous because of the video clip because I was speaking rudely. However, people came to me and told me that I'm cute and they like my southern accent.

"However, some people told me that I posted the clip because I wanted to be famous. I'm sorry for saying foul words and not being polite in the video," Laila said.

Videos have been uploaded by many people who claimed that they stole the girl's chicken and rice.