The Thai entertainment industry has many sectors and genres which have garnered the attention of several fan bases for their diverse and unique takes on them. One such genre is comedy. The Thai film industry has created some of the best humorous movies, with quick-witted dialogues and expressive actors that give that extra edge to these films. There are a few spectacular actors that seem to be born for such roles and provide comedic relief in unconventional genres like horror and action where comedy does not match up, and we have made a list of such Top 10 Comedic Thai Actors in 2022 for you to peruse and appreciate, so enjoy!
1. Saichia Wongwirot
Saichia Wongwirot, best known for his role in hit films like Rambo III, Lara Croft Tomb Raider among others, is a famous Thai comedian. Saichia guest-starred in the Thai sitcom Raboed Thoed Toeng and is known for films like Ghost Station, Bangkok Assassins, Sua Sung Fah, and Rahtree Reborn.
2. Supakorn Kitsuwon
Supakorn Kitsuwon is a celebrated Thai actor known for his roles in Monrak Transistor, Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters, and SARS Wars. Kitsuwon has wedged himself in the hearts of several with Goodman Town, Art of the Devil 3, Young Bao the Movie, and Khun Phaen Begins.
3. Bawriboon Chanreuang
Tuk Boriboon or Bawriboon Chanreuang is a celebrated TV host who is more commonly known for his moderator role in the program Khon Uad Phee. He has starred in sitcoms like Yommalok Society, Ra Boed Taew Tiang Trong, Khu Kik Phrik Ka Kluea, and Sud Yod among others.
4. Paitoon Pumrat
Paitoon Pumrat was a hilarious Thai comedian who has starred in popular films like Boxing Sangkran, Bikeman, Saranae Hen Phee, E Leam Sing among others. He was persuaded by illustrious comedian Sayan Dokmadan to start a career in comedy in the 1980s. He has also featured in the sitcom Laugh Co.Ltd.
5. Choosak Iamsook
Choosak Iamsook is one of Thailand's finest comedians and has also directed movies like Teng Nong Khon Maha-Hia, Saturday Killer and This Girl Is Bad-Ass!! among others. Better known by his popular stage name Nong Chachacha, he played the main role in the films Beautiful Wonderful Perfect, Sai Lor Fah, and Teng and Nong.
6. Lor Tok
Sawong Supsamruay or Lor Tok as he is fondly referred to, has starred in more than 1,000 films and was dubbed a Thailand National Artist for the genre Performing Arts in 1995. Starring as the lead Dracula Tok in the 007 parody movie "James Band" and had a cartoon series made based on this character.
7. Chantavit Dhanasevi
"Ter" Chantavit Dhanasevi is an actor well known for his roles in many romantic comedy films like ATM: Er Rak Error, One Day, and Hello Stranger. Chantavit has received the Meckhala Awards 24 for Best Comedy Actor in the film Muad Opas Yod Mue Prab...Kadee Pissawong.
8. Chaiya Mitchai
Sayma Somboon or Chaiya Mitchai as he is more commonly referred to is a Thai drama actor known in the luk thung genre of singing. Sayma's famous roles include those in Pun Tai Norrasing, Poo Yai Baan Na Ya, Mat Joo Raat Dting Dtong, Theppabut Chood Win, and Pom Mai Yaak Bpen Saai Lap.
9. Kohtee Aramboy
Kohtee Aramboy is a famous actor and film director known for films like Sam Yan, The Headless Family, and Kung Fu Tootsie. Kohtee is also seen in films like The Three Cripples, April Road Trip, Teng's Angel, Oh My Ghost, Racing Love, The Dog where he provides comedic relief as the main lead.
10. Naowarat Yuktanan
Naowarat Yuktanan is a reputed Thai actress who rose to fame in the 1970s with her debut in the film Phaendin Khong Raw for which she won a Golden Doll Award. Naowarat has also starred in over 300 Thai films which include The Great Escape From Dien Bien Phu, Rak Thi Prathana, Pho Khrua Hua Pa, That Dao Butsaya, Duang Ta Sawan, and Klet Kaew among others.
