Thailand is a country of beautiful smiles, shining culture, and it has recently started achieving more popularity due to the dramas and movies. This shining land has some rising actors and actresses who have come a long way and are still standing tall. They have worked in Thai dramas, and also in different countries, which led to a rise in their popularity internationally. Let’s get to know more about some of these popular and rich Thai actors and actresses.
1. Patcharapa Chaichua
Junchai of Prajun La payak (2010) is a 42-year-old Thai actress. She has a net worth of $12 Million. Apart from acting, she is also interested in business. She owns a restaurant and an accessories shop with her friends. She also launched her own perfume in 2009. She gets paid ฿ 150,000/episode ($4,763/episode) for lakorns, and for an advertisement she gets paid ฿8,600,000 ($273,102)
2. Janie Tienphosuwan
A graduate in Communication Arts is a Thai actress and model. This 39-year-old actress got married to a Thai football player, Nol Allapach. She appeared in TV soap opera with Andrew Gregson which led to her success. She gets paid ฿ 75,000/episode ($2,366/ episode) for lakorns and for advertisements ฿6,500,000 ($205,064).
3. Yaya Urassaya Sperbund
Better known as Yaya. This 28-year-old actress and model is of Thai and Norwegian descent. She has endorsed for many famous brands like Maybelline, Pantene and many more. She is the first celebrity to get featured in US Vogue. She gets paid ฿45,000/ episode ($1420/episode), and for advetrisements ฿4,500,000 ($141,967).
4. Chompoo Araya
This 40-year-old actress, model and host is of Thai, Lao, and English descent. She is famous for her role in Doksom Sithong. She got married to Witsarut Rungsisingpipat and has two kids. She gets paid ฿75,000/episode ($2,382/episode), and for advertisements ($269,927)
5. Ann Thongprasom
This 44-year-old actress has acted in many Thai series. Thai actress, model and, producer is of Thai and Swedish descent. She appeared in many dramas like- Sawan Biang (2008), Samee Tee Tra (2014), and many more. She gets paid ฿80,000/episode ($2,526/ episode) and for advertisements ฿6,000,000 ($189,290)
6. Mario Maurer
He is a model turned-to-an-actor. He already had a modeling career when he was 16 years old. Best known for his role in Crazy little thing called First love (2010). It was a huge success. He’s interested in skateboarding, Hip hop, and cars. He earns ฿100,000/ episode.
7. Prin Suparat
Better known as Mark Prin is a member of 4+1 channel 3 superstar. He has appeared in many endorsements, MVs, dramas, and movies. He is best known for his role in My husband in law (2020). This handsome actor makes ฿70,000.
8. Nadech Kugimiya
This, 29-year-old, Thai model and an actor is of Thai and Austrian descent. At the age of 17, he started his modelling career. He made his debut as a lead actor in Ngao Rak Luang Jai (2010). He is also a member of 4+1 channel 3 superstar. He has received more than 130 awards, and is a very often seen personality as he has done endorsements with many brands like- Shopee, OPPO, 7- eleven and many more. He receives approximately ฿200,000/ episode.
9. James Jirayu Tangsrisuk
Better known as James Jirayu. This, 27-year-old is a Thai actor, singer and model. He is known for his role in the drama Mist of love (2020), underneath the same sky (2018), and many more. He earns ฿ 100,000/episode.
10. Pakorn Chatborirak
This, 37-year-old, Thai actor and model is also a pharmacist. He is famous for his work in Wayupak montra (2010). He gets paid ฿90,000/ episode for his performance.
