Dang Bireley’s and Young Gangsters

Dang, the son of a prostitute, grows up in 1950s Thailand and fights to overcome his inferiority complex. At age 13, he kills a man who was beating his mother, showcasing his early involvement in violence to protect his family.

By age 16, Dang drops out of school and begins his own protection rackets, indicating his transition into organized crime. He forms a close bond with his right-hand man Lam Sing and is highly protective of Piak, reflecting his emerging criminal empire.

Dang attracts Wallapa, a nightclub singer who pressures him to abandon his gangster life and pursue a normal path. His mother also wishes for him to become a Buddhist monk, emphasizing his internal struggle between crime and spirituality.

Dang carves out more territory by killing the local crime boss Mad Dog, demonstrating his rising influence and willingness to use violence against rivals. This act intensifies his reputation within the criminal underworld.

Piak becomes involved in a violent fight between rival school gangs, initiated by Pu and Dum. This conflict marks the beginning of Dang’s rivalry with Pu, deepening the violent feud between their groups.

Following a military coup, all gangsters are forced to leave Bangkok for the countryside. Dang, Lam Sing, and Piak work for Sergeant Chien in a bar and gambling den near an American military base, seeking to adapt to the new political climate.

Sergeant Chien brings in Pu and Dum to fight against Headman Tek, leading to trouble and escalating violence. Chien is eventually killed by a gunman on a motorcycle, heightening tensions among the gangs.

Dang returns to Bangkok with the intention of becoming a monk, fulfilling his mother’s wishes. However, during the ceremony, Pu and Dum arrive, sparking a gun battle that results in Lam Sing's death and injuries to Dang and Piak.

A violent gunfight ensues during Dang’s monk ceremony, ultimately killing Pu and Dum. Dang and Piak are wounded, but Lam Sing is deceased, marking a significant turning point in the gang conflict.

In the epilogue narrated by Piak, it is revealed that Dang survived his wounds but continued in the gangster lifestyle. His life ends tragically in a car accident at age 24, paralleling his idol James Dean.