#9 Pornchai Saosri – 8 ft 5 in (257 cm), Thailand
Pornchai Saosri suffered from muscular dystrophy combined with extreme height and weighed 496 lb. Born in 1989, he passed at age 26 in 2015. His ID card officially listed 8 ft 5 in after careful measurement.
Unable to stand comfortably due to knee pain, Pornchai lived with family support. His case drew medical interest for its combination of conditions. He remains one of Thailand’s most documented giants.
