Article: 10 Thai Celebrities Who Changed Their Names

The Thai entertainment industry is earning accolades for its brilliant actors and thrilling plots. But did you know that it is not uncommon for the Thai to change their names? It seems that names take predominance from birth. They grow up with nicknames that often are completely different from the original name. And often, they change their name in order to bring about a new phase in their life. This name culture is almost inclusive of all Thai citizens, especially celebrities. You might be surprised to learn about how many of your favorite actors have changed their names. So, without any further ado, we present to you the Ten Thai Celebrities Who Changed Their Names.

1. Ying Rhatha

Rhatha Phongham, nicknamed Ying, is a Thai singer and actress, known for her supporting role in the film Only God Forgives. Her previous name was Ying Raweewan which she changed to Ying Rhatha. She has starred in dramas like Fak Din Klin Dao, Dao Kiew Deun, and Sud Kaen Saen Ruk among others.

 

2. Pancake Khemanit

Khemanit Jamikorn is the winner of the 2004 Model of the World China and 2004 Thai Supermodel Contest. Her acting career kick-started with the drama Thoe Kap Khao Lae Rak Khong Rao. This actress was formerly named Pan Chayanin and changed her name to Pancake Khemanit right before participating in the Thai Supermodel Contest.

 

3. Anne Thongprasom

Anne Thongprasom is a Thai actress and producer, who shot to fame for her role as the main lead in the drama The Letter: Jod Mai Rak. This celebrated actress debuted in the entertainment industry at 13, in a music video for Thai singer Pisoot Supwijit. She was named Srichand by her grandmother Srijit who raised her.

 

4. Mod Napapat

Mod Napapat was a part of the duo-singer group Four-Mod. She was born on 12 April 1991. She has starred in the Thai lakorn Plerng Rak Fai Marn. She decided to quit her job as an actress to become a flight attendant at Thailand Air Asia. Mod Napapat has reportedly changed her name 5 times!

 

5. Thisa Varitthisa

Thisa Varitthisa is also known as Chat by her fan following. She was born on April 11, 1991. Her best and most notable dramas include Tai Fah Tawan Diow, Nee Gor Lah Zaa Gor Ruk, Tai Rom Pra Baramee, and Sai Leurd Song Hua Jai among others. She changed her name Chat Pariyachat to Varitthisa Limthammahisorn.

 

6. Mint Natwara

Natwara Wongwasana is an actress known for her roles in Manner of Death, Unhappy birthday, and several other Thai dramas. Her manager A-Supachai is said to have given her the inspiration and encouragement to change her name from Mint Wanitcha to her current name Mint Natwara.

 

7. Aum Patcharapa

Patcharapa Chaichua is famous for her roles in Pup Plung See Chompoo, A love rival, Plerng Phra Nang, Prajun La Payak, and Prao among others. She updated her name from what was previously Nann Kaimook to her current name Aum Patchrapa and is yet another example of an actor who changed their name when they began working in the entertainment industry.

 

8. Noey Chotika

Chotika Wongwilas is a famous television actress known for playing the antagonist in several dramas. She has acted in Game Rai Game Rak, Invisible Friend, Neung Nai Suang, and Kleun Cheewit. Her birth name was Bow Wewaree which she changed to Noey Chotika before debuting as an actress.

 

9. Bua Nalinthip

This budding actress started her career with the name Bua Wansiri. She starred in several dramas like Praomook, You are Me, KluenCheeVit among others. This prominent actress revealed in an interview that her new name Nalinthip is made up of two names, Nalin meaning Lotus and Thip alluding Paradise.

 

10. Lalisa

You heard that right! Blackpink rapper Lisa was actually born Pranpriya Manobal and later changed her name to Lalisa Manobal! She even released an album and song Lalisa recently which broke several records including "the most-viewed music video within 24 hours of a solo artist entering the platform." Imagine how that would've gone if her name was still Pranpriya!