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Foreign Creator Helps Flood Victims, Donates at Phuket Kathin Ceremony

Foreign influencer Youssef Khelil, known as 'P'Tao' or Gattouz0, earned widespread praise in Phuket after helping push stranded cars through floodwaters in Rawai. Days later, he joined a Kathin ceremony at Wat Pithak Samnakit, donating rice, dry food, and essentials to local residents. His ongoing charitable work, including previous donations to orphanages, has made him a beloved figure in the community.

Foreign Creator Helps Flood Victims, Donates at Phuket Kathin Ceremony
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Popular foreign creator 'P'Tao' joined a Kathin ceremony at a well-known Phuket temple to distribute rice, dry food, and essential items, earning praise from Phuket residents and social media users alike. On November 3, 2026, the Phuket Times page shared the heartwarming story of two foreign men who helped locals during recent flooding. One was 'P'Tao,' also known as Youssef Khelil or Gattouz0, a foreign content creator and influencer. Footage of the incident spread widely online, garnering extensive praise from Phuket people.

Beyond the flood assistance, P'Tao continued his goodwill by joining a merit-making and alms-giving event on November 1 at Wat Pithak Samnakit on Ratsadanusorn Road in Phuket Town. He distributed rice, dry food, and necessities to help residents, bringing much happiness to those who witnessed it. The page noted that the muscular foreigner won Phuket's hearts after helping push a car with a stalled engine through floodwaters in the Rawai area, and then proceeded to donate supplies for flood victims.

Netizens also highlighted P'Tao's volunteer spirit, noting he had previously donated goods to orphanages and communities in Phuket. After the story circulated, comments poured in: 'When I grow up I want to be like you, bro,' 'Thank you for helping Thai people,' 'Even as an influencer, he has a kind heart to help others,' and 'He seems to love Thailand — he's stayed a long time.' The story reflects how kindness and helping fellow humans transcend nationality, becoming another touching moment that made Phuket people smile amid the flooding crisis.

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