With the ongoing media obsession in Thailand with drama, romance, and famous celebrities. Most Thai actors have been known for over a long decade for their acting, singing, modeling, and as the faces of various commercials campaigns for major brands. These celebrities initially achieved their peak fame by first doing minor roles and then eventually doing leading roles in Thai Drama series, which made them well known domestically and internationally. The top ten iconic actors in Thai who are still working in films are.
1. Tony Jaa
Tatchakorn Yeerum is known as Jaa Phanom in Thailand and Tony Jaa internationally. He is an actor, director, stuntman, martial artist, and action choreographer. His well-known films are Ong-Bak Muay Thai Warrior, SPL II: A Time for Consequences, and many more. He, as a young boy, was inspired by the films of Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and Jet Li, wanting to be able to do what they did. In Muay Thai, he began training when he was ten years old. He is one of the most famous people in Thailand. He recently was part of the film Detective Chinatown 3 and The Expendables 4.
2. Nadech Kugimiya
Nadech Kugimiya is a well-known Thai actor and model. He comes of Thai and Austrian descent and is known for his roles in Game Rai Game Rak, The Crown Princess, The Con-Heartist, and many more. Nadech after his mothers death was adopted by his biological aunt. He was 17 when he started his career in modeling and got his breakthrough in 2010 in his lead role Ngao Rak Luang. After this, he rose to fame and gained popularity. He is often called the King of Presenters.
3. Weir Sukollawat Kanaros
Sukollawat Kanaros is a Thai model, actor, and singer and is seen on Thai television Channel 7. At an early age, he got into Thai show business when he got spotted by his manager. His debut was in the drama Plik Din Su Dao. He has appeared in over 40 Thai dramas since 2006 and numerous commercials. In 2022 he had his Hollywood debut in the film Thirteen Lives.
4. Prin Suparat
Prin Suparat, also called Mark Prin, is a Thai model and actor. He got scouted by a manager working in Channel 3. He is well known for his roles in Pope Raj, My Husband in Law, and My Forever Sunshine. He is a black belt in Judo. In 2022 he got engaged to his girlfriend, Kimberley Anne.
5. Puttichai Kasetsin
Puttichai Kasetsin, also called Push, is a Thai actor, TV host, model, and DJ. Push rose to fame through Ugly Duckling: Perfect Match, U-Prince: Handsome Cowboy, and I Wanna Be Sup’tar. He hoped to be a professional football player before he got persuaded into the entertainment industry. He is known to be flirty and silly with his co-stars and quickly becomes friends. His current drama is You Are My Heartbeat.
6. Mario Maurer
Mario Maurer is a well-known Thai model and actor of German and Thai-Chinese descent. He rose to fame in the 2007 film The Love of Siam and was in the movie Pee Mak with Davika Hoorne. He likes hip hop, skateboarding, and driving cars. He has a close relationship with his brother. He recently starred in the drama Bad Romeo along with Urassaya Sperbund.
7. Thanapob Leeratanakachorn
Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, nicknamed Tor is a Thai-Chinese singer, actor, and model. He is a former member of the group Nine by Nine, a one- year project initiated by 4nologue. His notable roles are in May Who?, Man of Vengeance, and The Last Promise. He is in a long-term relationship with Khaenapha Larpveroj. He is starring in the drama The Giver.
8. Sunny Suwanmethanont
Sunny Suwanmethanont is a Thai model and actor. He was born to a Thai-Singaporean father and a French mother. He is well known for his roles in Dear Dakanda, Heart Attack, and Happy Old Year. He is also one of the lead actors in Brother of the Year with Urassaya Sperbund and Nichkhun. He is an atheist. His latest drama is My Ambulance.
9. Tawan Vihokratana
Tawan Vihokratana, also known as Tay, is a Thai model, actor, and host. In 2014 he started as one of the hosts of Five Live Fresh. He made his television debut in Rome Alone 401-410 and got recognition in CLEO Thailand's most eligible bachelors. His prominent roles are Kiss Me Again, Dark Blue Kiss, and Secret Seven: The Series. Currently, he hosts his lifestyle talk show, Krahai Lao. Recently he starred in the series The Player and Good Old Days.
10. Pakorn Chatborirak
Pakorn Chatborirak, even called Boy, is a Thai actor, model, and pharmacist. He started his media career as a young model. In 2009 he debuted in his drama Fai Ruk Arsoon, and his first movie was SHY. He has since then appeared in photographs in magazines, movies, music videos, commercials, and as an animated voice for cartoons. Recently he starred in the drama Eternal, also called Barb Ayuttitham.
